Opened in 1988 in a building that dates back to 1877 the ‘Christmas House’ is every child’s (and nostalgic grownup’s) dream come true: a place where it’s always Christmas you can shop Christmas ornaments and toys to your heart’s content napkins and everything else you can think of Tregaarden’s Christmas House has its own post office so you can send postcards to your loved ones Norway | © Marcin Kadziolka / Alamy Stock Photo He visits in November and stays through December to monitor all the mail that is sent to Santa Claus The walls of the office are completely covered by Christmas cards and letters from children across the world so much so that you can hardly see anything else and he will stop by once in a while during other times of the year as well – so if you’re lucky you might get the chance to take a selfie with him shop and post office | © Marcin Kadziolka / Alamy Stock Photo Norway | © dpa picture alliance / Alamy Stock Photo Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy About the author Danai is a writer and editor by day Danai spent the last 5 years as the Editorial Director of Savoteur in NYC before deciding to relocate to Scandinavia and learn how to forage berries When not covering all things Norway for Culture Trip or all things relationships for Marie Claire baking cakes for loved ones and trying to live each day as magically as possible See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best Kept Secrets of Oslo US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd Thank you for downloading this report! You can view it at the link below:View PDFIf you can not access the report, please contact ariana.lynn@thefastmode.com Get updates and alertsdelivered to your inbox described as an ‘investment in the health and well-being’ of the region’s residents the sports and aquatic center is open to all and serves as an important hub that links professional and leisure sporting activity in the district all images by annette larsen built on a forest slope overlooking the fjord, the bølgen bath & leisure center is situated in close proximity to drøbak’s town center, as well as local schools. white arkitekter explains that this offers the opportunity to share functions and activity programs with other nearby sports complexes the center is divided into different levels which can be given different lighting and acoustic conditions to separate each element if needed name: bølgen bath & leisure center location: drøbak, norway architect: white arkitekter lead architect: thomas landenberg client: frogn municipality status: completed 2019 environmental certification: breeam very good photography: annette larsen AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo The whole ordeal would seem exceptional – if it weren’t so commonplace With its about four tonnes of weight and around thirty metres of height the tree is merely the last addition to a long and green tradition that started all the way back in 1947 This was where the Norwegian King and government fled as their country was occupied and it was from London that much of Norway’s resistance movement was organised Both the BBC and its Norwegian counterpart NRK would broadcast in Norwegian from London something that was both an important source of information and a boost of morale for those who remained in Norway Norway began sending a pine tree to London every year as a thank you The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a gift from Norway (visitnorway.com) The warmth from open fires. The sound of giggling children playing in the snow. And, of course, handmade gifts at numerous small and big Christmas fairs and markets the celebration and preparations for the holiday season begin early on with the baking of Christmas cookies (seven different kinds and going to at least one cheerful Christmas concert And it says something about how the Norwegians stretch Christmas over a whole season, that in the city of Drøbak near Oslo, the popular Christmas House is open for visitors all year round. Many other cities and places start preparing for cosy events and fairs early on. Find the top Christmas destinations in Norway actually predates the Christianisation of the country and although we don’t know much about how the old heathens celebrated we know that they used to sacrifice animals and drink beer their rituals weren’t totally different from ours Pre-Christmas is a time for socialising, and a lot of great restaurants serve typical Norwegian Christmas dishes The menus usually consist of “ribbe” (pork ribs) go for Norwegian Christmas cookies like “goro” and in supermarkets you can buy a fun do-it-yourself kit for building your own miniature gingerbread house On Christmas Eve (24 December) most Norwegians gather for a traditional meal and the opening of presents and sometimes Father Christmas will pay them a visit the whole country is an ongoing huge festival of lights that keeps on shining for weeks after New Year’s Eve to preserve that fairy tale spirit A major part of the celebrations are the Christmas markets in Norwegian cities and towns and here is a list of the major markets spread all over Norway Sleep in the world’s largest gingerbread house experience a fairytale-like white Christmas with cheerful markets – and visit Father Christmas himself These are some of the best places to go if you want to celebrate Christmas in Norway With decorations everywhere, Oslo is a glorious sight all through December You’ll likely get a white Christmas here as well the Korketrekkeren toboggan run about 20 minutes from the city centre is great fun you can visit the big Winter Wonderland Christmas (Jul i Vinterland) market at the main street Karl Johan Shop Christmas gifts from the market stalls have a warm cup of gløgg (the Scandinavian version of mulled wine) There is also a popular Christmas market at Youngstorget as well as several other smaller markets around Oslo The most unique Christmas fair, however, takes place at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History at Bygdøy during the first two weekends of December. Experience traditional Christmas in different eras, browse the market stalls, attend Christmas decoration workshops, and enjoy festive entertainment.Plan the perfect pre-Christmas weekend in Oslo (visitoslo.com) The mini-metropolis Tromsø is committed to becoming Norway's official Christmas town and offers a pre-Christmas period full of magic.Tromsø is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit urban city life is combined with exciting winter activities and arctic nature the streets will be lit with Christmas lights making Christmas gift shopping an atmospheric treat You can find the perfect gift in the stalls at the Christmas market or in the more exclusive shops in Tromsø city centre we Norwegians like to treat ourselves with extra delightful food and local delicacies are on the menu at most of the city's restaurants When you visit around Christmas, you can also go on adventures in the Arctic nature. What is more Christmas-like than greeting a reindeer herd? A dog sledding trip under the northern lights is also guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.Christmas and New Years Eve in Tromso | Norway | Visit Tromso The narrow alleys of the old Hanseatic city of Bergen are a wonderful setting to get into the Christmas spirit. You’ll find a big Christmas market at Festplassen. The city is also home to the world’s biggest gingerbread town Watch as they switch on the lights at the top of the city on Mount Fløien and round off the evening with a Christmas concert The Christmas Market in Trondheim takes place in the city center in December every year Here you will find an exciting traditional market with quality crafts And in the lavvo you can enjoy local food and beverages by the fire while listening to troubadours and folk tales It gives everything outdoors a magical blue glow Combined with the decorated market stalls and thousands of small lights it is like stepping into a Norwegian fairy tale The Christmas Market was held for the first time in 2003, with only 5 stalls. Today, the market consists of over 90 exhibitors and 100 cultural events.Home | Christmas market in TrondheimChristmas market in Trondheim (julemarkedet-trondheim.no)A White Christmas in Lillehammer If you’re dreaming of a snow-covered winter wonderland, Lillehammer is a safe bet The quaint city by Lake Mjøsa is located about an hour and a half from Oslo Airport by train Discover how Christmas was celebrated in the Middle Ages at the Maihaugen open-air museum – which hosts a festive Christmas market on the first weekend of Advent A visit to see the arts and crafts at the creative hub Fabrikken is a must and you should stop by Lillehammer Art Museum you can seek out the perfect Christmas gifts in the city's festively decorated streets Are you ready for a Christmas experience under the northern lights? In the beautiful village of Henningsvær in Lofoten the pre-Christmas fun starts at the beginning of November This authentic fishing village has many quaint niche shops and local artisans who have mastered the arts of glassblowing Take a selfie with one of the blue kicksleds that have been equipped with wheels – perfect in mild temperatures – and spend a night in one of the fishermen’s cabins by the seaside a day trip to the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg is lots of fun Or perhaps you want to visit the charming villages of Svolvær or Kabelvåg The closest airport and Hurtigruten port of call are in Svolvær, from which you can take a bus to Henningsvær.The Pre Christmas Adventure in Henningsvær - Visit Lofoten If you’re looking for a nostalgic feeling, charming Røros has precisely what you need The old mining town with small timber houses is on the UNESCO world heritage list and is the perfect place to avoid the pre-Christmas rush of the bigger cities with lots of niche stores and talented artisans selling their wares Get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to the Christmas market held on the second weekend of Advent and to Røros Church for a magical Christmas concert You can also join a guided tour through the city or try dog sledding A trip to Røros can be combined with an unforgettable Christmas concert in the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. You can easily get to both destinations by train or plane.The Røros Christmas Market - Destination Røros (www.roros.no) Do you want to meet the real Norwegian Santa? Take the train in the direction of Røros and hop off at Tynset to visit the mountain village of Savalen Nissegata (Santa lane) has charming hotels – or you can sleep in the world’s biggest gingerbread house Nissehuset (Santa’s house) has a gift-wrapping machine the most magical time to visit is of course during the beautiful winter months Visit Norway is Norway's official tourism board Norway is the place to experience the magical northern lights and the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle or world-famous fjords surrounded by spectacular mountains and glaciers travellers can enjoy local food and culture in vibrant cities like Oslo For best advice on Norway, click on www.visitnorway.com Preliminary enquiries about professional assistance can be sent by filling out our media form on https://business.visitnorway.c... All PR annd press activities and enquiries are handled by our main office in Oslo When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2018 at 3:15 PM ESTBookmarkSaveThe European Union has a target of making all new buildings zero-energy by 2020 A consortium in Oslo made up of architects, engineers, environmentalists, and designers is creating energy-positive buildings in a country with some of the coldest and darkest winters on Earth. “If you can make it in Norway, you can make it anywhere,” says Peter Bernhard, a consultant with Asplan Viak, one of the Powerhouse alliance members 123 students in the Class of 2017 will graduate with some level of Pro Bono Distinction the highest number of students to graduate with this distinction in the law school’s history students coordinated and staffed 15 Pro Bono Projects and five Alternative Spring Break opportunities They also volunteered on four Justice Bus trips bringing legal services to rural and isolated low-income communities Over the course of their time at Stanford Law School the class logged some 17,265 hours of pro bono work Rain giving way to foggy conditions overnight OSLO - The world's largest aircraft carrier in a show of NATO force at a time of heightened tension between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine The ship and its crew will be conducting training exercises with the Norwegian armed forces along the country's coast in the coming days "This visit is an important signal of the close bilateral relationship between the U.S and Norway and a signal of the credibility of collective defense and deterrence," said Jonny Karlsen a spokesperson for the Norwegian Joint Headquarters the operational command center of the military dozens of people of all ages gathered on the shore to observe the vessel as it cruised by Norwegian media reported the aircraft carrier would sail north of the Arctic Circle Karlsen declined to comment on the reports The Russian embassy in Oslo condemned the aircraft carrier's Oslo visit "There are no questions in the (Arctic) north that require a military solution nor topics where outside intervention is needed," the embassy said in a Facebook post "Considering that it is admitted in Oslo that Russia poses no direct military threat to Norway such demonstrations of power appear illogical and harmful." NATO member Norway shares a border with Russia in the Arctic and last year became Europe's largest gas supplier after a drop in Russian gas flows The Norwegian military and NATO allies have been patrolling around offshore oil and gas platforms since the autumn following explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche and Victoria Klesty; Editing by Bernadette Baum) Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravel5 Family-Friendly Day Trips From Oslo, NorwayByDavid Nikel Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia.Follow AuthorDec 12 08:53am ESTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.Gamle Fredrikstad is full of cobbled streets With so many things to do in Oslo you don’t need to leave the city to enjoy a vacation But once you’ve spent a few days in the city it’s time to consider some of the options a little farther afield to get a more rounded view of Norway and Norwegian lifestyle While it’s possible to visit the likes of Bergen or Trondheim on a day trip by flying here are five day trip ideas that just require short trips on a bus Fredrikstad is a typical Norwegian city with one important difference The city’s ‘old town’ district is one of the best in Scandinavia a star-shaped defensive wall and a historic fort Trains run hourly and the journey takes just over one hour a free ferry ride takes you across the water to the old town The same ferry service can also be used to easily reach the modern downtown area Do you remember the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer this small town is a must-do destination from Oslo The Norwegian Olympic Museum is the obvious attraction showcasing the 1994 and 1952 Winter Games but with contemporary exhibits that cover the entire Olympic movement too Opening ceremony of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer an open-air museum that reveals what rural Norwegian life used to be like Lillehammer remains a fantastic winter sports destination a wheelbob run down the only bobsled and luge track in Scandinavia is popular with families with older children How to get there: By Vy or SJ Nord train from Oslo S Trains run hourly and the journey takes just over two hours Off the radar of many international tourists Drøbak is nevertheless a popular summer destination for Oslo residents the small town is today a thriving fishing port and a popular place for shopping There are several beaches and places to swim along the shoreline many people travel by ferry to Oscarsborg Fortress Strategically located in the narrow strait between Oslo and the open ocean the fortress is today a museum and recreational area The museum tells the fascinating history of the fort including the important role it played in the early days of the Second World War a direct passenger ferry departs from Aker Brygge in downtown Oslo A year-round bus leaves Oslo bus terminal every half-hour and takes about 50 minutes to reach Drøbak You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a day away from the city but also a series of small islands within sight of the city waterfront Ruins of a monastery are among the attractions on Hovedøya island The handful of islands offer incredible variety—historical sites summer cabins—that makes a day of island hopping especially appealing Hovedøya—the biggest island—is the best place to start relax on the rocks or take a quick dip in the fjord enjoy a coffee or an ice-cream from the summer kiosk and then decide which island you’ll head to next How to get there: Passenger ferries to the islands are part of the Oslo public transit system. Times available on Ruter.no There are departures year-round but they are much more frequent in the summer While the name means ‘a thousand joys’ in English, Tusenfryd theme park just 12 miles south of Oslo isn’t as big as the name suggests But it does offer more than enough attractions to keep kids and adults amused for most of the day ThunderCoaster and SuperSlash grab the headlines but there’s other attractions too including the new horror-themed maze The Dungeon Younger children are also well catered for with more traditional attractions such as a carousel and bumper cars How to get there: Regular buses serve Tusenfryd from Oslo bus terminal approximately every half-hour Norway goes into full Christmas mode starting in about mid-November you will be surrounded by whirling snowflakes It's also the perfect time for doing something extra for someone special For spending time together with those you love the most offer your time as a gift to friends and family Invite them to join you on a magical holiday in Norway and experience the authentic spirit of Norwegian Christmas Let there be light It's the dark time of year Marvel at the cosy and down-to-earth Norwegian Christmas spirit in November and December Christmas In Norway | Traditions | White Christmas (visitnorway.com) Soak up the atmosphere at one of Norway's many Christmas markets and fairs and find traditional tastes and gifts you won't get anywhere else The best Christmas markets in Norway 2023 | Gifts, food, and Christmas spirit (visitnorway.com) Fairs are a good place to find a very special gift for a very special person Gift tip: Pick up a pair of Norway's iconic Selbuvotter (Selbu mittens) Read the unique story of how they were developed Selbuvotter - Norway's most famous mittens (visitnorway.com) Fjøsnissen: The Norwegian Santa (visitnorway.com) Did you know that all mail sent to Santa Claus ends up in the cosy little village town of Drøbak Visit Tregaardens Christmas House and send your Christmas cards and wish lists from Santa’s official post office Tregaarden´s Christmas House | Gifts & Souvenirs | Drøbak | Norway (visitnorway.com) There can be no true Norwegian Christmas without pepperkaker you can experience the world’s biggest gingerbread city The world’s largest gingerbread town | Christmas in Bergen (visitnorway.com) The taste of Christmas | Norwegian Christmas food (visitnorway.com) a very cosy city with plenty of delights for gourmets You might also glimpse both Rudolph and the northern lights Top Christmas destinations in Norway (visitnorway.com) Binghamton City School District will honor seven alumni at its distinguished graduates dinner set for Oct A reception is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.; dinner is set for 6:30 p.m The following Binghamton High graduates will be honored: superintendent of the Chenango Valley School District an athletics industry and fundraising consultant professor at Baruch College and the School of Professional Studies of the City University of New York Norway’s state highway department is recommending that politicians opt for a new bridge over the Oslo Fjord instead of building a new tunnel under it to ease east-west traffic in southern Norway Traffic planners have been trying to find new ways of speeding east-west traffic and avoiding more congestion in the Oslo area A tunnel built under the fjord around a decade ago hasn’t been the success it was supposed to be not least because it’s often closed for various reasons and its necessary steep descent has caused vehicles to catch fire because of constant braking There’s growing demand to streamline traffic over the Oslo Fjord with the long-running ferry between Moss and Horten also now deemed inadequate in the long term A state commission charged with evaluating solutions claims it hasn’t concluded whether a bridge or tunnel should be built project leader Anders Jordbakke of the state highway department (Statens Vegvesen) recommended building a bridge that would extend from just north of Drøbak east to the northern tip of the large island of Håøya and then over to Åros on the Hurum peninsula “We recommend a bridge because it would have greater use over the long term,” Jordbakke told Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) “The challenge is that it would cost much more (than expanding the current tunnel between Drøbak and Hurum).” Highway officials also propose building a second “When we analyze the merits of a bridge or a tunnel between Moss and Horten a bridge offers much more benefit to society per krone invested,” Jordbakke said “Therefore it seems to be a robust and good investment for the community.” A bridge also offers better possibilities for public transport or cycling since vehicles and train lines could run on upper and and lower decks The proposed projects will now go out to hearing while other consultants hired by the transport ministry will also provide their recommendations Any decision will ultimately be made by the government No specific costs have been assigned to the projects but Jordbakke estimated they would run into “the tens of billions of kroner.” who’s leading the group examining alternatives said both a new tunnel or a bridge would dramatically reduce travel time between east and west and link the counties of Østfold in the east and Vestfold in the west closer together usage and risks before we can choose between a bridge or a tunnel between Moss and Horten,” Lund said newsinenglish.no/Nina Berglund If you like what we are doing, please consider a donation. 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READ MORE NewsInEnglish.no is a free and independent Oslo-based website offering news from Norway It’s run on a voluntary basis by veteran journalists keen to share insight into Norwegian politics Norske og internasjonale forskningsnyheter Delsett, L.L. Collecting whales: processes and biases in Nordic museum collections, PeerJ Sciencenorway.no brings you science news from Norway.This is the English version of forskning.no online newspaper on science.Sciencenorway.no har artikler fra forskning.no på engelsk Privacy policy Sciencenorway.no follows the Norwegian Editor’s Code and the Code of Ethics of the Norwegian Press Editor-in-chief / publisher: Aksel Kjær Vidnes+47 922 47 741 / aksel@forskning.noAssistant editor: Alette Bjordal Gjellesvikalette@forskning.no Researcher's Zone: Frithjof Eide Fjeldstad frithjof@forskning.no Ads and market: Preben Forberg+47 413 10 879 / preben@forskning.noAddress: Sandakerveien 24 C / D3 The ‘Bademaschinen’ in Oslo is an eye-catching two-sauna facility boasting a tower-and-spire structure inspired by the classic sea bathhouse known as Sjøbadehus Norwegian practices Borhaven Arkitekter and ACT laying it out in the inner Oslofjord waterway facing the Opera House and Hovedøya island.  ‘Sjøbadehus was a popular public health facility in the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century before the inner Oslofjord became too polluted for swimming The design is also the result of reusing windows from the closed Grande nursing home in Drøbak which contributes to the facility’s special character in addition to details that give associations to the maritime,’ writes Borhaven all images courtesy of Borhaven Arkitekter  The ‘Bademaschinen’ by Borhaven Arkitekter (see more here) and ACT! (see more here) consists of two saunas and an access point from Langkaia quay; a small square emerges between these spaces for gathering and other activities The supporting structure and roof are built from red royal-treated spruce while external walls feature reused teak windows their glass panes replaced with oiled plywood The supporting structure and roof are made of red royal-treated spruce while external walls hold reused teak windows where the glass panes have been replaced with oiled plywood The material palette recalls the historical context and colors of Oslo’s Akershus fortress where a row of cannons coated in green and bronze delineate the property’s contours ‘Bademaschinen’ was designed and carried out in collaboration with Fjord Ingeniører echoing the tower-and-spire design of the famous Sjøbadehus bathhouse repurposed windows — their glass panes replaced with oiled plywood fitted a square between the different structures the colors evoke the historic context and features of Oslo’s Akershus fortress  name: Bademaschinen / ‘Bath Machines’ architecture: Borhaven Arkitekter, ACT! client: Oslo Badstuforening collaborator: Fjord Ingeniører Haptic Architects has won an international competition for a new 12,000m² elderly housing scheme in historic Drøbak The London and Oslo-based studio defeated Snøhetta Jarmund Vigsnæs and Stein Halvorsen to win the prominent town centre commission Located around 30 kilometres south of the Norwegian capital – the picturesque settlement overlooking the Oslofjord is famous for its traditional timber houses Haptic’s mixed-use scheme will provide additional town centre accommodation for Drøbak’s growing elderly population while also delivering new social spaces and landscaped areas Located at a key gateway between the suburbs and town centre – the ‘Drømmehagen’ project will include new shops and restaurants with a public square and subterranean car park According to a statement from the practice: ‘The apartment blocks are organised around generous outdoor spaces that work at multiple levels and link private amenity spaces with the public square and the town ‘The shift between private and public is achieved through subtle adjustments in the landscaping and in the relationship of the architecture with the landscape.’ The competition-winning scheme also sets out to reinterpret Drøbak’s vernacular architecture in a contemporary manner The statement continued: ‘Subtly stained wooden clad buildings alternating pitched roofs and stone plinths draw from the form ‘The apartment buildings will utilise CLT construction and employ passive design measures with renewable energy strategies to ensure the highest sustainability credentials.’ The win comes three years after Haptic won a separate contest for a new urban centre and public square in Straume on the west coast of Norway, near Bergen. The studio won a further contest for a new airport in Mo i Rana in north west Norway last year Architect: Haptic ArchitectsLandscape: SLAStructure: Oslotre ASVisualisations (as credited): Forbes Massie Hutchison Ports is recruiting a design team for its new £9 million… An open international contest is being held for a major €27.5 million… An international design and build contest is being held for 25 new… The UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) has… 2018Save this storySaveSave this storySaveBeret and brooches by Chanel; For details V.F.’s Krista Smith speaks with Kristine Froseth You’re practically the face of Netflix this fall as a star of two new original films Yes, and they’re very different. In Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, a high-school comedy, I’m Veronica, the mean girl. High school is an awful time, so I wanted to show the conflict that creates a bully. And in Apostle I play Ffion It’s a thriller with Dan Stevens and Michael Sheen You were first discovered as a model in Norway which doesn’t really have a fashion community walking in this catwalk event that they hosted because it all continued for me in New York What was it like growing up between here and Norway we would move every three to four years between two very different worlds—Norway and New Jersey New Jersey was a lot more competitive: the playdates were scheduled being around nature and horses is the best “off” button there is I would wake up and have two pieces that I get at a bakery right next to my family’s apartment You must add this brown cheese on top of it with butter and strawberry jam That sounds like a perfect “off” button day Did modeling prepare you for an acting career you’re not able to be as creative—it’s up to the designer or the photographer to play and experiment I would talk with the photographer to create a character and a world together But since then you’ve been busy with a roster of roles I’ve always been a complete cinephile and watched way too many movies growing up But I never really knew how to get into it It’s complete luck that I get to do this for a living I’ve always been obsessed with human nature and now I get to be a detective of sorts and dive into a character’s psychology—it’s a dream a huge US aircraft carrier sailed up the Oslo fjord on Friday and military officials wouldn’t say how long the USS Harry S Truman would remain in the Norwegian capital It’s one of the world’s largest ships, and follows last year’s visit by the USS Gerald R Ford The 300-meter-long aircraft carrier was led by the Norwegian frigate Thor Heyerdahl and accompanied by another Italian frigate along with various support vessels and helicopters On board were several thousand American military personnel a large fleet of fighter jets and more helicopters The convoy has been training with Norwegian and other NATO forces in the North Sea for the past few weeks, and was mounting another show of force with its visit to Oslo The need for heightened security since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 continues with Norwegian Vice-Admiral Rune Andersen claiming that “the visit shows how NATO is ready to defend itself and that we’re standing well together.” Vice-Admiral Andersen also noted that the US aircraft carrier’s visit “shows how important stability and security in Europe’s northern areas are for the USA.” Norwegians who earlier have objected mightily to the presence of nuclear-powered military vessels in Norwegian waters have had to accept them “We need to get used to higher military activity almost continually,” Andersen said “At times it can be extremely visible like when an aircraft carrier comes in to Oslo.” The current visit is also meant to “send a clear signal to Russia that NATO stands together and is always ready to react if our security is threatened.” The NATO forces have also been working closely with the Norwegian coast guard and various agencies tied to aviation Norway’s directorate for nuclear safety The latter will be monitoring radiation levels around the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier through the duration of its stay Russia has also been training and making its presence known especially in the Barents Sea off Northern Norway The area is of strategic importance to both Russia and NATO and Norway has long been NATO’s “eyes and ears” in the Arctic Norway’s defense relies heavily on cooperation with and receipt of NATO allies, now set to defend all all of the Nordic area after both Sweden and Finland joined NATO Sweden and Finland are working on new transport corridors from Norway’s northen coast in the west to Sweden and Finland in the east were prepared for shore leave this weekend for hundreds if not thousands of the American sailors on board the Truman There reportedly are between 4,500 and 5,200 people on board the aircraft carrier at any given time along with 90 fighter jets and helicopters NewsinEnglish.no/Nina Berglund NewsInEnglish.no is a free and independent Oslo-based website offering news from Norway.  It’s run on a voluntary basis by veteran journalists keen to share insight into Norwegian politics, economic affairs and culture, in English. 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hinna FK won 5–2 over Djerv 1919 on Fri Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match This is the first time the teams are playing against each other Have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Hinna FK and Djerv 1919 on Fri 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Hinna FK won 5–2 over Djerv 1919 on Fri 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 2 matches Hinna FK is playing home against Djerv 1919 on Fri 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Odds Ballklubb 2 won 4–1 over Grei on Tue Have scored 4 goals in their last 3 matches Who won between Odds Ballklubb 2 and Grei on Tue 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Odds Ballklubb 2 won 4–1 over Grei on Tue 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Odds Ballklubb 2 is playing home against Grei on Tue This year it’s 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl Mathilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory few may know that much of his writing was inspired by Norwegian folk tales and places Born to Norwegian parents and spending most of his summers in the Oslo region he himself has often said this directly inspired several of his books The much loved author was born to Norwegian parents and spent his childhood summers in the Oslo region including idyllic summer towns Tjøme and Drøbak The triangle is located within an hour’s drive on both sides of the capital You can easily see why parts of Mathilda are said to be set here particularly the cabin where the kindhearted teacher lived surrounded by mountains and firtrees that are typical of Norway Dahl is named after the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen whom many Brits will know battled Scott to reach the South Pole first a visit to the Fram Museum in Oslo is a must housing the famous polar ship that took him to the Antarctic Trolls and Norwegian folk talesIt was not only the places that inspired Dahl’s writings but also Norwegian folklore and tales His mother Sofie Dahl read traditional myths and legends from Norway and he subsequently based the grandmother character in The Witches directly on her as a tribute The umpa lumpas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are said to be based on small trolls while both BFG and James and the Giant Peach can be traced back to tales of giant trolls widely known as the arch enemy of the people in Norwegian tales do try Norwegian fish pudding with cauliflower and prawns which Dahl noted to be as Norwegian as beans as sausages to the British Oslo, Tjøme and Drøbak, all located around the Oslo fjord - www.visitoslo.com/en/osloregion Strand Hotel Fevik in southern Norway, where Dahl was a regular guest for more than 30 years – www.strandhotelfevik.no The Fram Museum, located on the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo - www.frammuseum.no Norwegian flies direct to Oslo from London Gatwick, Manchester and Edinburgh. From £44.90 one way. www.norwegian.com Steven Speilberg directed the upcoming screen version of BFG In December 2015 Roald Dahl was named the most popular author in children’s vote in Amazon’s Kids Love Books list Norway is setting the scene for another big film The upcoming British thriller Ex Machina is filmed in the fjords Norway has provided stunning locations to filmmakers throughout the years with the upcoming premiere of No Time to Die in 2021 Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account. 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sarpsborg 08 2 won 3–1 over Flint on Mon The current head to head record for the teams are Flint 1 win(s) Have scored 19 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Flint and Sarpsborg 08 2 on Mon 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Sarpsborg 08 2 won 3–1 over Flint on Mon 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Flint is playing home against Sarpsborg 08 2 on Mon Pieter Weening (Roompot - Oranje Peloton) and Edvald Boasson Hagen (Dimension Data)(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)A successful race for the Norwegian team with two jerseys and the team classification(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Lluis Mas (Caja Rural - Seguros RGA) leading the breakaway(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Brief Results SINGAPORE — The festive season is around the corner Santa Claus and his elves are busy in Santa Claus Village in Lapland It’s hard to get into the spirit of things when you’re fighting the crowds in a big city or fanning yourself on the beach So why don’t you go live with Santa instead Santa Claus Town is home to the only post office in the world to bear the name Santa Claus the streets are actually named Candy Cane Lane and the three lakes here are Christmas Lake There are also Christmas-themed attractions to keep you as occupied as the elves in Santa’s workshop Get a high from riding the wooden roller-coasters or check out Santa’s Candy Castle or Frosty’s Fun Centre Except it’s more like an amusement park with Santa’s very own office a permanent exhibition displaying Christmas traditions around the world and the elves’ toy workshop has nothing to do with the holiday season: You get bragging rights for crossing into the Arctic Norway has its own version of Santa Claus called Julenissen The small town just 35km south of Oslo is where Christmas is celebrated all year The centre of attraction is the fairy tale-like Christmas House where you can pick up all sorts of Christmas souvenirs It doesn’t hurt that Drobak is so pretty — with dramatic fjords and a picturesque harbour — it’s almost impossible to be a Grinch here Todayonline.com and Today Online domains and apps are now part of 'Channelnewsasia.com' domain We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us A Norwegian woman has been handed a five-month prison sentence after asking two friends to attack her then boyfriend as payback for raping her in 2013 Follo District Court heard that the woman persuaded the man to meet her in a car park by a deserted beach near Drobak around 30 minutes’ drive from Oslo in June 2014 when he arrived he was beat so badly by two masked men that he was on crutches for weeks The woman watched the attack from a nearby car reported the incident to police after recognising the voice of one of the attackers The woman received five months behind bars while the 21-year-old man deemed the main attacker was handed a six-month jail term and the second perpetrator will spend four months in prison The boyfriend received 360 hours community service what the court described as “grossly negligent rape” He split up with the woman in September last year The court heard that their relationship was “long and turbulent” Footertriple j UnearthedEstablished in 1995, triple j Unearthed has kicked off the careers of thousands of Australian musicians. 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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live what's top of the Unearthed charts and any new Australian music you should know about You'll also get a heads up for any competitions we are running through the war where he was a fighter pilot in the RAF and then to America where he worked as a spy for British Intelligence two years before his mother’s death at the age of 82 Roald movingly described how he discovered them after her death each one "bound carefully in neat bundles with green tape" she emigrated to Cardiff when she married her husband Harald Dahl both Harald and her eldest daughter died within three months of each other She never wavered in her determination to accomplish this duty raising Roald and his sisters with confident panache and decisively shaping their attitudes "Dauntless" was the adjective Roald used in his memoir Boy her buccaneering spirit and her laissez-faire attitude towards her offspring describing her as "undoubtedly the primary influence on my own life" and singling out her "crystal clear intellect" and her "deep interest in almost everything under the sun" as two of her most admirable qualities Click here to view letter full-size We are having a great fives match this afternoon in the courts on our yard We are also planning a gigantic fire balloon but we are going to have it on a rope(that is if it ever comes off) Do you think you could find a pipe of mine & give it to me on Thursday one you gave me in Norway (not the light coloured one) It is well smoked in & has a fairly long stem If you can’t find it will you please bring the other one you gave me in Norway (still not the light one) It is in the rack in my bedroom a fairly fat one with a longish stem & a short mouth piece Let me know fairly soon what you think about meeting on Thursday Roald was his mother’s pride and joy and therefore treated with special care and attention His siblings affectionately dubbed him "the apple of the eye" Roald acknowledged his mother as the source for his own interest in horticulture While researching around the letters for the recent collection I also became aware of another way she shaped him too for she passed on to her son a profound love of her native land his summer holiday with his family in Drøbak or Tjøme is the only light at the end of the dark scholastic tunnel But there were more subtle Norwegian influences as well Sofie Magdalene read her children fairy stories - accounts of wicked trolls and other mythical Norwegian creatures that lived in the dark pine forests satirising the consequences of greed and pride Others told of battling giants and cloud monsters children who soared high into the sky on the backs of eagles Theodor Kittelsen was Sofie Magdalene’s favourite and Roald’s eldest sister Alfhild believed his stories had a profound effect on her brother Kittelsen was an illustrator as well as a storyteller There is a darkness to his tales as well as a lack of sentimentality and his sense of humour often coarse and hard-edged in a way that prefigures Dahl’s own Roald was inspired by these tales of Norse mystery and magic entertaining her with his own stories and observations Sofie Magdalene was Roald’s first audience but she was also his unacknowledged inspiration to become a writer it was she who encouraged him to tell stories and nourished his desire to fabricate To use an analogy that Roald himself might have appreciated we are watching a trainee pilot preparing to fly solo Without her unique sensibility to guide him Roald might have returned to work for Shell after the war and eventually retired as a senior executive to play golf Fantastic Mr Fox and The Witches might never have seen the light of day who would probably have preferred her son to work in an oil company instead became unwitting midwife to his development as a writer Donald Sturrock wrote the authorised biography of Roald Dahl, Storyteller. Love from Boy, a collection of Dahl's letters to his mother and edited by Sturrock, recently featured as Radio 4's Book of the Week Children's author Michael Rosen reveals all Quentin Blake's revelations of Roald Dahl Roald Dahl's collaborator on working with a big A celebration of children's literature centred on Roald Dahl's centenary and part of #LovetoRead A version of this article was originally published for the Dahl centenary in 2016 A selfie taken by a Norwegian skier with an elk staring at the lens in the background is the lead photo of the website of Norway’s largest selling newspaper was taken by Kristoffer Simonsen Ramskjell from Drobak when he spotted the Elk and its calf while skiing on Friday The economist admitted that he was astonished the picture had proven so popular and said it was “quite cool” as he had enjoyed a lot of attention since it was posted onto the website He explained that the elk might have been used to skiers as it did not appear scared of him and was actually quite friendly adding that it even seemed to like the attention of being photographed Ramskjelll went on to say that the photo was meant to be a joke as he had intended to post it on a website that skiers upload pictures of pedestrians spoiling ski tracks by walking on them He explained that he thought it would be a light-hearted way to contribute to the website Seventy years after playing a major role in Norway’s war history the island that’s home to the Oscarsborg Fortress has been going through a renaissance of sorts The former military installation is open to the public for historical sightseeing and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities throughout the year Located in the narrowest part of the fjord south of Oslo Oscarsborg has emerged as a prime destination for school groups families having a day out and couples taking a mini-holiday After decades of restricted access and a certain amount of deterioration the historic buildings on the island received a spurt of public and private investment starting about 10 years ago The former coastal artillery operations at Oscarsborg were shut down but the state-owned property was opened up for new forms of public use Under the auspices of the state agency Nasjonale Festningsverk which is in charge of Norway’s historic defense installations Former military dining halls and accommodation were converted to restaurants and even a so-called “spa hotel,” while various organizations were allowed to start holding cultural events Now Oscarsborg is the site of a popular outdoor opera (external link in Norwegian) performance every summer (this year a major production of Aida will be held in August) Other concerts are also held throughout the summer season and efforts are being made to keep Oscarsborg open and alive all year round with a newly expanded boat harbor and several spots for swimming but trails abound for hiking and strolling Most important are the guided tours of the fortress and preserved military installations including the underground facility from which the torpedo was fired that sank the German warship Blücher and the views from the island down the fjord and across to the coastal town of Drøbak are panoramic Ferries run to the island from Drøbak and from a former military pier north of Drøbak and there’s the guest harbor as well SEE ALSO: ‘Never again the ninth of April’ Views and News from Norway/Nina Berglund Please support our stories by clicking on the “Donate” button now: These might be somewhat further afield than our usual fare but if you're seeking to extend the Christmas spirit why not take inspiration for your future travels The Christmas spirit reigns supreme here year-round although most seek the winter wonderland of Lapland when snow blankets the landscape and Post Office ensure the Christmas enchantment persists Plan your visit: Visit Rovaniemi, All About Lapland, Santa Claus Village | Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi Lapland Renowned for its festive atmosphere during Christmas Rothenburg ob der Tauber houses the famed Kathe Wohlfahrt and the Christmas Museum Discover more: Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum | Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Käthe Wohlfahrt | Christmas Decor Specialist, Tourism Rothenburg ob der Tauber This Norwegian gem stands as an all-year Christmas town witnessing over 20,000 letters addressed to Santa Claus from across the globe annually At the heart of Drøbak lies Santa's Post Office Explore: Visit Drøbak Alsatian charm encapsulates this destination Feerie de Noel remains a haven of Christmas vibes offering year-long access to gingerbread houses and a magical Christmas world awaiting exploration More details: Feerie de Noel Updates brimming with Christmas decorations and accessories infuses a festive aura into your Icelandic visit Insightful guide: Reykjavik Today - The Little Christmas Shop this hidden gem surprises visitors with an array of Christmas treasures it's a delightful stop for any time of the year For more: Check their Instagram page @christmaspalace_amsterdam Belgium's inaugural year-round Christmas shop dazzles visitors with its extensive range of festive decorations providing a continuous Christmas experience Explore further: De Witte Pelikaan - Brugge 'Noel,' encapsulates the spirit of Christmas in French Discover more at Noel Bar - Welcome to the Holiday Bar this enchanting spot transports visitors to magical and mythical realms with its elves and dreamlike decorations Peek inside: LittleKook Instagram Inspired by a passion for Christmas and extensive travels the owner welcomes visitors to a year-round Christmas shop nestled in the heart of Ironbridge's historic town Learn more: Ironbridge Christmas Shop Have you visited any other magical locations full of festive spirit This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.