Norwegian culture

Curl up with a warm drink and one of these books to make the dark days cozier.

BOOKS. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner.

Publisert: 11. november 09:41 2021 - Sist oppdatert 11. november 09:56 2021

Kira Guehring

Tekst

kira@studvest.no

Silje Ratcharanarin Khuanroodee

Illustrasjon

silje@studvest.no

Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. As the days are getting colder, darker and rainier, it’s the perfect time to be «hyggelig» inside. In the mood to explore more of Norway while staying warm? Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and curl up with one (or all!) of these fantastic reads by Norwegian authors. … Read More

According to professor emeritus in Nordic linguistics, it is not the many dialects that stand out in Norway, but the use of them. International student believes that it is a duty to learn Norwegian.

EAGER TO LEARN. Joan Mateu Horrach Pou (25) was very motivated to learn Norwegian when he moved to Norway. PHOTO: Jeffrey Meijer

Publisert: 20. april 08:22 2021 - Sist oppdatert 21. april 08:30 2021

Réka Gógl

Journalist

gogl@studvest.no

Thuridur Sigurbjörnsdóttir

Journalist

sigurbjornsdottir@studvest.no

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Joan Mateu Horrach Pou (25), an international master student from Mallorca, was determined and motivated to learn Norwegian, shortly after his arrival to Norway. – My duty as a student here in Norway is to integrate myself and contribute to this country, and to do so, I must learn the language, he says. «The dialect debate» There is a saying, … Read More

International voices look at Norway for a role model, while people in Bergen seem to struggle as well with the restrictions.

GLAD. Sofia Cestonaro is happy that in Norway she is able to do things, compared to being in lockdown in Italy. PHOTO: Andrea Olsen

Publisert: 4. mars 11:02 2021 - Sist oppdatert 4. mars 11:13 2021

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Sofia Cestonaro has arrived in Bergen in the beginning of January from Italy. She thinks that the locals in Norway have a big advantage when it comes to the corona situation, which has forced everyone to keep social distance. – People do not constantly hang out in big groups, but that is rooted in their culture. In some way Norwegians … Read More

A quick guide to Norwegian politeness: Three steps to get off the bus without human contact.

Publisert: 24. februar 14:12 2020 - Sist oppdatert 24. februar 14:46 2020

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WTF is... WTF is?

To me, even after living amongst Norwegians for half a year, one of the most puzzling things about them is still their way of social interaction. Depending on the situation Norwegians can either be the politest people of all time, or the most antisocial human beings ever. It might be the climate, or the fact that there are just over … Read More

Last Friday the city of Bergen invited visitors for their annual «Kulturnatt» to experience Bergen's cultural life.

VELKOMMEN OM BORD. Jazz music and Shanties on board the D/S Stord 1

Publisert: 18. september 10:28 2019 - Sist oppdatert 18. september 10:33 2019

Theresa Lantenhammer

lantenhammer@studvest.no

Morane Gaërel

gaerel@studvest.no

On friday, the 13th of september, the city of Bergen hosted their annual spectacle «Kulturnatt», showcasing all the different cultural aspects Bergen has to offer. Starting at 18.00 o’clock visitors were able to take part in various events ranging from museum visits to concerts to guided city tours and much more – for free. The Best Places to Travel in Bergen … Read More