Norway At Home

Before you Leave for Norway At least some money is nice to have on hand for a taxi or snack until you get more settled. Occasional travel delays or a utility outage can also leave you in a bind unless you plan ahead. Your local bank can exchange foreign currency for you....

Norwegian currency is used across all of Norway and Svalbard. It is accepted on a random and unofficial basis along the ports and borders in Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. History of the Norwegian Krone This history is intentionally incomplete as changes occur frequently, but hits some highlights. 2012:  The end...

Want to tell a funny story about that crazy uncle? In talking to and about families in Norway you will, of course, want to use the proper words for family relationships in Norwegian. For example, morfar and farmor are both grandparents, but not at all the same. This is also...

As you can tell from the name, Jule bread is meant for Christmas. That doesn’t mean you have to wait until then! This delicious fruit-studded bread is delicious at any time of day and at any time of year. Sometimes it is formed into loaves or wreaths, but I like...

The only thing prettier than a picture of Norway, is a picture of Norway with a Norwegian flag flying in it! On a flag day, Norwegian government agencies must comply and residents are also encouraged to participate. The Day of the Sami People is especially colorful because the Sami flag...