Christmas in Oslo: “Jul” Want Seconds
From pepperkaker to gløgg to Norway’s tradition of seven Christmas cookies, these are the flavors that make winter in Oslo feel cozy, familiar, and worth savoring.
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Fall in Love with the Loppemarked
Oslo’s fall loppemarked season is a citywide treasure hunt — part flea market, part community gathering, and a clever way to live like a Norwegian. Here’s how secondhand shopping becomes one of the coziest, most practical parts of autumn in the capital.
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Cool for the Summer
July in Oslo is Norway at its quietest—and most beautiful. Learn why locals leave the city, what stays open, and how to make the most of Oslo’s peaceful summer season.
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Easter in Oslo—Nature, Sweets, and Crime Novels?
Easter in Oslo is a unique blend of outdoor adventure, sweet treats, and crime fiction. From skiing in Nordmarka and enjoying oranges in the snow to cracking open oversized Easter eggs filled with candy and diving into a crime novel, Norway’s Easter traditions are unlike any other.
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A Humorous Take on Life in Scandinavia
Eric Morales never set out to live in Scandinavia. He wasn’t dreaming of fika breaks, long winters, or trying to wrap his tongue around words like sjuksköterska. But in 2015, a job opportunity in Stockholm changed all of that.
