Tag: tourism

Hotel saves on smaller plates

A popular and historic mountain hotel in Norway claims it has saved around NOK 100,000 (USD 16,000) in food costs by simply introducing smaller...

Mayor seeks BASE jumping ban

Norway is world famous as an extreme sports mecca, but the mayor of a renowned BASE jumping area has sought to literally take the...

Snow tourism ‘white gold’

Increasingly erratic snow coverage in the European Alps could prove a boon for Norwegian ski tourism. A group of competing resorts in Norway's south...

Tourism hopes on a reindeer’s back

Norwegian tourism officials hope another new hit animated film will lead to an influx of international visitors. The Norwegian and Sami cultures have a...

Innovation boss set to lose her job

Gunn Ovesen, who has headed the state agency Innovation Norway for the past decade, is abruptly the leaving the organization that made her one...

New light shines on historic fortress

At the darkest time of the year in Norway, the country's defense establishment has finally been able to shine some new light on the...

Sun came out in Rjukan

An unusual mirror project that reflects sunshine into a dark Norwegian valley attracted international media attention on Wednesday, when it officially cast its light...

Fish market may lose fresh fish

Bergen's famed fish market (Fisketorget) is one of the west coast city's biggest attractions, but sales of fresh fish may soon end. Financial losses...

‘Pulpit Rock’ draws record visitors

Norway's famed high rocky plateau known as Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) has attracted a record number of visitors so far this year, up more...

Fewer cruise ships bound for Norway

After five years with a near doubling of cruise traffic along the Norwegian coast, next year will see a decline in cruiseship calls for...
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