Notable in Stavanger – Manfossen
Tucked away off the road to Sirdal is Månafossen waterfall and Mån farm. It’s a steep but short hike to see the falls
Coming Soon – Stavanger Vinfest
Coming up after Easter is the 14th annual Stavanger Vinfest, or wine festival! During 18th – 21st April, the towns best restaurants and bars will feature special wine menus and showcase some of Europe’s best wine and wine producers. There is also the ever-popular ‘Vintoget’ (Wine Train), a route around certain bars tasting wine along...
Children’s Easter Party!
Fretex Mariero is asking local children to add colour to its Påske celebrations. The store has launched a special Påske Egg colouring activity and will host a children’s Påske party on Saturday 31st March. The Fretex Påske colouring sheets feature Påske eggs for children to colour in or decorate in whatever way they wish. The...
Mobile phones in Norway
A lot of our readers have been asking about getting a mobile phone whilst in Norway, so we have pulled together some information and a list of providers to help you. If you have any experiences you would like to share, please feel free to add a comment below or in the forum. Kontantkort –...
Cabin Weekends
Whatever the time of year and regardless of the weather, I’ve noticed our Norwegian friends and neighbours driving off to stay at their cabins to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. I was keen to try and soak up this excellent part of living in Norway by spending the weekend at a hytte in Sirdal....
Norway…Statistically Speaking
Keen to find out more about the country that we’re living in? Look no further – here’s your at a glance guide to Norway, statistically speaking. Fast Facts Ranks top in the United Nations Human Development Report every year since 2001. Norway was the 4th country to allow women the same voting rights as men,...
