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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Norway

108 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Norway

Updated July 10, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Norway

Glacier cave underneath the Nigardsbreen, Jostedalsbreen, Norway.

Luster, Norway

Nigardsbreen Ice Cave

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.
Kjeragbolten

Forsand, Norway

Kjeragbolten

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

Strand, Norway

Preikestolen

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

Odda, Norway

Trolltunga

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

Oslo, Norway

Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
Hamnøy Reien, Lofoten.

Røst, Norway

Lofoten Islands

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.
The Atlantic Ocean Road on the west coast of Norway.

Averøy, Norway

Atlantic Road

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.
Urnes Stave Church and graveyard.

Luster, Norway

Urnes Stave Church

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Norway

Inside the restaurant.

Lindesnes, Norway

Under

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.
Ægir Brewery microbrewery.

Flåm, Norway

Ægir Brewery

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.
Beer tasting at the brewery.

Longyearbyen, Norway

Svalbard Bryggeri

The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.
A bowl of paitan ramen with chashu.

Oslo, Norway

Hrimnir Ramen

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.
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Stories About Norway

Arctic reindeer deal with weeks of total darkness in the winter and full sun in the summer by overriding their circadian rhythm.

Reindeer Can Sleep and Chew (Their Cud) at the Same Time

To make it through the long, cold Arctic winters, reindeer can get their beauty sleep while they stock up on calories.
by Roxanne Hoorn
December 22, 2023
It may look like a typical grocery store, but this shop in an old farmhouse in rural Norway has been the scene of unexplained activity, from power failures to flying potatoes, for years.

At a Haunted Grocery Store, Trying to Explain the Unexplained Has Consequences

In rural Norway, flying potatoes and other strange events troubled staff and customers for years. What happened when people shared their stories?
by Kate Golembiewski
October 17, 2023
Here, brunost shavings garnish a cup of ice cream.

How South Korea Fell in Love With Norway's Unique Cheese

Brunost is kind of a big deal.
by Jessica Furseth
August 29, 2023

Podcast: Demon Wall

The devil's in the details of this disturbing Norwegian church mural.
by The Podcast Team
August 17, 2023
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

Puzzle Monday: The Mystery of the Missing Runes

by Alex Bellos
July 10, 2023
Lompe,or potato-flour flatbread, pairs well with hot dogs.

How Hot Dogs Became Norway's National Snack

Whether wrapped in flatbread, made with reindeer, or gone gourmet, Norwegians love them.
by Jessica Furseth
May 23, 2023
The fossegrim might just be the most diabolical violin teacher you’ll ever meet.

This Norwegian Water Spirit Just Wants to Teach You How to Fiddle

But make sure you bring the fossegrim the proper offering—or else.
by Diana Hubbell
May 3, 2023
Kish and Rogier Jensen work in the kitchen at Isfjord Radio.

The Restaurants at the End of the World

Some chefs seek adventure on distant islands and within far-flung forests.
by Anne Ewbank
March 27, 2023

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