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Enjoy the experience of heading outside, talking to strangers, and the festive atmosphere around you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1745068000656-6EB6MJHR13PMNOOKQ1RX/17th+of+May+Norway.png Insights - How to celebrate 17. mai (Constitution Day) in Norway like a local - People often start the 17th of May with a 'champagne breakfast' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1745068014653-DY0KXMFSFSFA2B1IIMWM/17.+mai+Norge.png Insights - How to celebrate 17. mai (Constitution Day) in Norway like a local - If you don't know the songs, just follow along as best as you can! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/6b4be611-1706-4383-9a94-fe7849bef2e1/Celebrate+the+17th+of+May+as+a+foreigner+in+Norway Insights - How to celebrate 17. mai (Constitution Day) in Norway like a local - Oslo comes to life Every year, the royal family greets people from their balcony, which is broadcast live from Oslo around the country. The parades in Oslo head down Karl Johans Gate toward the royal palace. https://www.unlocknorway.com/insights/exploring-oslo-a-neighborhood-guide-for-newcomers-and-curious-locals monthly 0.5 2025-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744901736610-Y67K6671G6689SRMND8K/7.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - A great place to spend the day walking and shopping (pictured: Stikling) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744901753096-63CHUELEIUFL4S1K78W2/6.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Oslo's neighborhoods start to come back to life in the warmer months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744901736424-W367YVFBC3X9QSR6ZY1K/8.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - There are many international shops that import food from abroad in Grønland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744901753935-VU0C4435UGIE8K4K523P/9.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - There are a lot of great local bars and cafes here (pictured: Mekanisk Versted) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744900269439-PPCC5DIN6ZZI71HBTFDS/3.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Aker Brygge is a polished and sleek neighborhood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744900268279-6XW4SAMVLK6TWPYEYSD4/2.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Tjuvholmen becomes a popular bathing spot in the summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744900275909-7RNZPX8IWBEUOGCN7YYW/1.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Grab an ice cream on the water, but beware of seagulls! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744902443450-AU6DWGAOPPJXDOTMALKN/Unlock+Norway+blog+%281%29.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Oslo's Majorstuen neighborhood is a happening place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744902453461-8MEDSAISX8NJJLII44IK/Unlock+Norway+blog+%282%29.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - Frogner and Majorstuen host plenty of museums (pictured: Vigeland) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/cc3fe844-c50a-41b5-8b7c-5bd44895acd3/Unlock+Norway+blog.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - The famous unicorn You can find this iconic art piece at the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Tjuvholmen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/9e27bd49-62cf-4e59-a76d-1cc07ee488ae/Unlock+Norway+blog+%283%29.png Insights - Exploring Oslo: A neighborhood guide for newcomers and curious locals - A truly hidden gem One of my favorite places in all of Oslo is the Intercultural Museum in Grønland https://www.unlocknorway.com/insights/were-hiring-join-the-unlock-norway-content-creation-team monthly 0.5 2025-05-04 https://www.unlocknorway.com/insights/how-to-enjoy-cabin-life-in-norway-and-where-to-start-for-newcomers monthly 0.5 2025-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/ac623247-15a1-40f4-93d9-efc41e5b2514/DNT+cabins+in+Norway.jpg Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Many DNT cabins come with bedding Depending on what kind of cabin you book with DNT, you may need to bring a sleeping bag, or sheets for bedding. When I’ve stayed at cabins before, the provided duvet and pillow were super cozy and I was warm through the night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744884839041-K1A90V9LRQOVF1439XDU/1.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Cabins in Norway vary in size and included amenities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744884834274-N6GYZ57IP3NRQ095U2ND/2.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Get ready to light your own fire to stay warm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744884851097-SC0ZC3W6WYZN1MWOS3N7/3.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Depending on what you book, you may share with strangers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744884853821-B56D74X3095R1J256NO7/8.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Many cabins are accessible via car, public transport, or by hiking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744886534898-TSGOM2MY3HBA2H7ZUB6I/6.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Some DNT cabins come stocked with cooking equipment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/1744886535544-DFFPRTB4HTLBZ7AZWCY8/5.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - It's normal for cabins to have an outhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/65fd1402-b524-466b-b099-694acdeba7a0/Cabin+trips+in+Norway.png Insights - How to enjoy cabin life in Norway (and where to start for newcomers) - Some cabins even allow you to bring your four-legged friends! 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You collect points by shopping at various stores, including Kiwi and Joker, which you can transfer to your bank account whenever you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d0899b3390507208f53980/75eb6708-fa1c-4f2f-9dcc-51c141fd5242/Must-have+apps+for+life+in+Norway.png Insights - 25+ must-have apps for life in Norway (2025) - A digital society In Norway, many companies and even government services relying on digital solutions and apps. 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