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 has done it again. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the country put on an incredible performance and proved once more that it is a true powerhouse in winter sports. https://www.thelocal.no/20260223/what-makes-norwegians-so-good-at-skiing-and-winter-sports Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:12:06 +0100 what-makes-norwegians-so-good-at-skiing-and-winter-sports It may be the middle of winter high up in the North, but lack of snow has Norwegians flocking to an indoor ski centre near Oslo. https://www.thelocal.no/20260201/climate-change-puts-norways-love-of-skiing-to-the-test Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:16:17 +0100 climate-change-puts-norways-love-of-skiing-to-the-test Norway's capital is lauded for its proximity to nature and the ease with which it makes an active lifestyle possible. Whether you're trying to get into cross-country skiing or want to hit the downhill slopes, there are a number of options. https://www.thelocal.no/20231201/where-to-go-skiing-in-oslo Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:53:58 +0100 where-to-go-skiing-in-oslo We're about halfway through Norway's ski season, so if you haven't hit the slopes this year but want to dust off your boots, you'll want to know how much it'll cost. https://www.thelocal.no/20241107/compare-how-much-will-it-cost-to-go-skiing-in-norway-this-winter Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:20:05 +0100 compare-how-much-will-it-cost-to-go-skiing-in-norway-this-winter Given how costly a lift pass in Norway is, you’ll want to make sure there are good conditions before you fork out for a days skiing. https://www.thelocal.no/20250129/skiing-in-norway-how-to-check-if-theres-snow-on-the-slopes Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:57:08 +0100 skiing-in-norway-how-to-check-if-theres-snow-on-the-slopes The outdoors lifestyle, or ‘friluftsliv’, is synonymous with Norway. 2025 marks ‘Friluftslivets år’, which will see organisations and clubs make a big push to create an inclusive environment and introduce as many as possible to this way of life. https://www.thelocal.no/20250117/interview-our-dream-is-for-everyone-to-find-a-sense-of-belonging-in-norways-nature Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:56:17 +0100 interview-our-dream-is-for-everyone-to-find-a-sense-of-belonging-in-norways-nature Norway's ski resorts are loved by locals and will soon be open for the season. But the best one for you will depend on what you are looking for and where you live. https://www.thelocal.no/20221209/where-are-the-best-places-to-ski-in-norway Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:14:58 +0100 where-are-the-best-places-to-ski-in-norway Bergen, in western Norway, may not have the same winter sports pedigree as some other destinations in the country, but it does offer a great variety of activities – if you know where to look. https://www.thelocal.no/20240108/where-to-try-winter-sports-in-bergen Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:54:39 +0100 where-to-try-winter-sports-in-bergen Ski resorts in the Nordic countries and the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps might have a future by relying on artificial snow but even that is not sustainable, researchers say. https://www.thelocal.no/20230830/90-percent-of-europes-ski-resorts-face-critical-snow-shortages-in-future Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:55:01 +0200 90-percent-of-europes-ski-resorts-face-critical-snow-shortages-in-future Many say Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. But what should you know about downhill ski culture and etiquette before you strap on your boots and take to the slopes? https://www.thelocal.no/20230119/explained-norways-alpine-ski-culture Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:30:35 +0100 explained-norways-alpine-ski-culture It is common knowledge that Norwegians are infatuated with skiing, and cross-country skiing, in particular, holds a special place in their hearts. Here’s what you need to know about Norway’s favourite national pastime. https://www.thelocal.no/20221208/a-beginners-guide-cross-country-skiing-culture-in-norway-explained Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:21 +0100 a-beginners-guide-cross-country-skiing-culture-in-norway-explained They say everyone in Norway is born with skis on their feet. But will you need to sell your shoes to pay for ski boots? Here's how to try and save money on winter sports in Norway.  https://www.thelocal.no/20221124/how-to-save-money-and-still-go-skiing-in-norway Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:24:06 +0100 how-to-save-money-and-still-go-skiing-in-norway High electricity prices and the prospect of power rationing could spell big trouble for Norway's smaller ski centres. https://www.thelocal.no/20220810/could-sky-high-energy-prices-force-some-ski-resorts-in-norway-to-remain-closed Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:02:47 +0200 could-sky-high-energy-prices-force-some-ski-resorts-in-norway-to-remain-closed The winter spike in Covid infections across Europe means another ski season will take place under health restrictions and recommendations. Here's what you need to know about the rules in different countries. https://www.thelocal.no/20211023/compare-what-covid-rules-are-in-place-for-the-ski-season-across-europe Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:51:22 +0200 compare-what-covid-rules-are-in-place-for-the-ski-season-across-europe While the lifts remained open, last year's ski season was heavily disrupted by Covid-19. Here's what you need to know about this year's season.  https://www.thelocal.no/20211012/will-norway-have-a-normal-ski-season-this-winter Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:03:07 +0200 will-norway-have-a-normal-ski-season-this-winter A Norwegian who tried to ski around his country's virus quarantine system by skiing back from Sweden had to be rescued after bad weather thwarted his expedition, emergency services said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.no/20210405/norwegian-fumbles-bid-to-ski-around-quarantine-restrictions Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:11:45 +0200 norwegian-fumbles-bid-to-ski-around-quarantine-restrictions UPDATE: When it comes to opening ski resorts around Europe countries are not on the same wavelength. Here's what we know so far about where and when a ski holiday will be possible in Europe this year. https://www.thelocal.no/20201125/where-and-when-will-it-be-possible-to-go-skiing-in-europe-this-year Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:59:58 +0100 where-and-when-will-it-be-possible-to-go-skiing-in-europe-this-year Scandinavian Mountains Airport, scheduled to open this winter, will give tourists fast access to Norway’s mountains and ski destinations. https://www.thelocal.no/20191107/new-swedish-airport-could-boost-norways-ski-sector Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:12:21 +0100 new-swedish-airport-could-boost-norways-ski-sector Norwegian colossus Aksel Lund Svindal will go down in the annals of alpine skiing as one of the very best after claiming world silver in his farewell downhill race on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.no/20190209/profile-norways-complete-competitor-aksel-lund-svindal Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:41:10 +0100 profile-norways-complete-competitor-aksel-lund-svindal Norway's reigning Olympic downhill champion Aksel Lund Svindal said on Sunday he will retire after next month's World Ski Championships in Are, Sweden. https://www.thelocal.no/20190127/norways-olympic-champion-svindal-to-retire-after-world-championships Sun, 27 Jan 2019 14:28:35 +0100 norways-olympic-champion-svindal-to-retire-after-world-championships