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 Laura Hall, author of new memoir The Year I Lay My Head in Water, explains for The Local what she learnt about herself after spending a year wild swimming in Scandinavia. https://www.thelocal.no/20260313/why-cold-water-swimming-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-scandinavia Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:15:09 +0100 why-cold-water-swimming-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-scandinavia Travel in Norway is often disrupted by unpredictable weather. Knowing your rights in the case of a cancellation or delay will prevent money spent on tickets from going down the drain. https://www.thelocal.no/20240122/what-are-your-rights-if-your-journey-in-norway-is-delayed-by-the-weather Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:28:35 +0100 what-are-your-rights-if-your-journey-in-norway-is-delayed-by-the-weather Travellers flying in and out of Norway during the Christmas season should be prepared for potential delays and cancellations. Here's what you can do if your journey is disrupted. https://www.thelocal.no/20241213/how-likely-are-flight-delays-and-cancellations-in-norway-this-christmas Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:18:01 +0100 how-likely-are-flight-delays-and-cancellations-in-norway-this-christmas Norwegian citizens can now visit China for up to 15 days without needing a visa, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. https://www.thelocal.no/20240910/norwegians-can-now-travel-to-china-visa-free-for-15-days Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:50:19 +0200 norwegians-can-now-travel-to-china-visa-free-for-15-days Norway's amazing nature makes it a magnet for tourists, content creators, and drone enthusiasts, but operating the devices comes with strict rules which could land you a criminal conviction if you break them. https://www.thelocal.no/20240822/what-are-the-rules-for-flying-a-drone-in-norway Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:03:14 +0200 what-are-the-rules-for-flying-a-drone-in-norway Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Norway is delayed. https://www.thelocal.no/20200210/what-are-your-rights-if-your-flight-is-delayed-or-cancelled-in-norway Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:34:57 +0100 what-are-your-rights-if-your-flight-is-delayed-or-cancelled-in-norway Norway is gearing up for a big increase in visitors this summer, driven by several favourable factors. https://www.thelocal.no/20240624/why-norway-can-expect-a-boom-in-visitors-this-summer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:05:30 +0200 why-norway-can-expect-a-boom-in-visitors-this-summer A looming airport strike in Norway could disrupt air traffic nationwide from Wednesday. If a deal isn't agreed, 140 employees will walk out and some airports may close to passenger traffic. https://www.thelocal.no/20240610/major-consequences-how-a-strike-in-norway-could-close-airports-to-flights Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:43:26 +0200 major-consequences-how-a-strike-in-norway-could-close-airports-to-flights Once you're done exploring Bergen's Old Town – with the inevitable tour of Bryggen and the Fish Market – set your sights on the city's surroundings. There are numerous day trips from Bergen that are well worth the effort. https://www.thelocal.no/20230306/discover-norway-five-great-day-trips-from-bergen Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:34:34 +0100 discover-norway-five-great-day-trips-from-bergen If you're considering a city break to Bergen, you might be wondering about the expenses involved. We've prepared a breakdown of the essential costs during a break to the picturesque city. https://www.thelocal.no/20240131/how-much-does-a-city-break-in-bergen-cost-in-2024 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:16:09 +0100 how-much-does-a-city-break-in-bergen-cost-in-2024 From north to south, Norway has a host of exciting destinations to explore in 2024. Here are five places you should definitely consider for your Scandinavian travel itinerary this year. https://www.thelocal.no/20240123/travel-five-fantastic-destinations-in-norway-you-should-visit-in-2024 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:03:02 +0100 travel-five-fantastic-destinations-in-norway-you-should-visit-in-2024 The holiday season is here, meaning many will be migrating in and out of Norway to visit or spend time with friends and family this Christmas and New Year. https://www.thelocal.no/20231218/what-to-know-if-you-are-travelling-in-and-out-of-norway-this-christmas Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:03:00 +0100 what-to-know-if-you-are-travelling-in-and-out-of-norway-this-christmas By planning ahead, you can make sure that you'll be in a position to make the most out of your trip to one of Norway's most talked-about travel destinations – the Lofoten Islands. https://www.thelocal.no/20230424/five-things-you-need-to-know-before-travelling-to-norways-lofoten-islands Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:46:43 +0200 five-things-you-need-to-know-before-travelling-to-norways-lofoten-islands So, you've decided you want to take your pet with you on your next visit to Norway. Here's a primer on the relevant rules you need to know before you embark on the trip. https://www.thelocal.no/20221115/what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-travelling-to-norway-with-a-pet Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:01:44 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-travelling-to-norway-with-a-pet A direct overnight rail service between the Norwegian and Danish capitals has not operated since 2001, but authorities in Oslo are considering its return. https://www.thelocal.no/20210902/could-oslo-copenhagen-night-train-be-set-for-return Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:56:51 +0200 could-oslo-copenhagen-night-train-be-set-for-return Norway has given its rigid Covid-19 border rules a significant shakeup to let more people into the country - here's what you need to know about travel between the Scandinavian country and the UK under the new rules.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210621/what-are-the-new-travel-rules-between-the-uk-and-norway Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:34:15 +0200 what-are-the-new-travel-rules-between-the-uk-and-norway Norway's Covid health certificate is available and will allow certain travellers to skip entry quarantine entirely when presented at the border. So how will this process work, and what documentation do you need to show? https://www.thelocal.no/20210614/how-will-the-covid-19-certificate-be-used-at-the-norwegian-border Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:42:18 +0200 how-will-the-covid-19-certificate-be-used-at-the-norwegian-border The coronavirus pandemic has made it hard to plan ahead, especially in regards to travel. Flexible tickets allow you to change your ticket or get a refund if something goes wrong, but are they worth the extra cost? https://www.thelocal.no/20210528/travel-are-flexible-tickets-in-norway-worth-the-extra-money Fri, 28 May 2021 13:47:55 +0200 travel-are-flexible-tickets-in-norway-worth-the-extra-money Covid entry restrictions, traffic lights and quarantines- if you’re travelling between Norway and the UK, here’s what you need to know.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210608/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-rules-between-norway-and-the-uk Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:16:14 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-rules-between-norway-and-the-uk From Friday afternoon, rules for travellers who have been fully vaccinated in Norway, or have had Covid in the last six months in the country, will be eased. https://www.thelocal.no/20210611/norway-rolls-out-new-rules-on-covid-19-entry-quarantine Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:41:35 +0200 norway-rolls-out-new-rules-on-covid-19-entry-quarantine