The Local Norway https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Norway’s 'March trap': Why early spring is actually the most dangerous time of year One moment it’s 8C and sunny. The next, you’re sliding across invisible ice. Welcome to March in Norway, the month that manages to trick even the locals. https://www.thelocal.no/20260302/norways-march-trap-why-early-spring-is-actually-the-most-dangerous-time-of-year Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:27:06 +0100 norways-march-trap-why-early-spring-is-actually-the-most-dangerous-time-of-year The most common culture shocks for foreign parents in Norway When it comes to raising kids in Norway, there are quite a few things considered normal that can leave foreigners with raised eyebrows. https://www.thelocal.no/20240307/the-most-common-culture-shocks-for-foreign-parents-in-norway Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:53:58 +0100 the-most-common-culture-shocks-for-foreign-parents-in-norway Where to try Norwegian Christmas food in Oslo Norwegian Christmas dishes such as lutefisk, pinnekjøtt, and juleribbe all require days to prepare. So foreigners in Oslo who want a taste of a traditional 'julemiddag' might find it easier to visit one of these restaurants. https://www.thelocal.no/20231128/where-to-try-norwegian-christmas-food-in-oslo Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:37:29 +0100 where-to-try-norwegian-christmas-food-in-oslo What makes Norwegians among the healthiest in world? Friluftsliv is not a myth. According to the latest health survey by OECD, Norwegians are the third most active nation in the 38-member group, helping them to live longer, healthier lives. https://www.thelocal.no/20231110/exercise-clean-living-and-long-lives-norwegians-among-healthiest-in-world Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:07:58 +0100 exercise-clean-living-and-long-lives-norwegians-among-healthiest-in-world