Tag: summer
Sun set to shine over long weekend
Norwegians were finally heading into the much-cherished Kristi himmelfarts (Ascension Day) weekend that traditionally signals the start of the summer hytte (cottage) season. The...
Wild weather predicted all autumn
Last week's torrential rains continued through the weekend, broken up by a few periods of brilliant sunshine but also hail, snow and even something...
Warm autumn in the forecast
Southern Norway just experienced its warmest weekend so far this summer, and while Oslo folks frolicked in and around the fjord, meteorologists were reporting...
Risky sports were fatal for foreigners
Four Ukrainians who drowned in the rapids of the Sjoa River over the weekend, and a Russian who died after jumping off the famous...
Beggars on tour all over Norway
Organized groups of beggars, mostly from southeastern Europe, are traveling around Norway this summer in hopes of coaxing coins from crowds of more conventional...
A touch of the tropics near Oslo
EXCURSIONS: Yes, it really can get warm in Norway during the summer and we found a lush, scenic gorge complete with waterfalls less than...
Midsummer in magical ‘marka’
EXCURSIONS: Wednesday was Norway's version of Midsummer Eve, known as Sankthansaften, and the weather was pretty close to perfect for the traditional boat rides...
Warmer weather on the way
After a taste of summer last week, it's been fairly chilly all over Norway. State meteorologists now predict that temperatures should start to rise...
Summer suddenly marches in
Temperatures all over Norway have suddenly shot up in recent days, bringing both a long-awaited taste of summer but destruction as well. The warm...
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