Tag: Scandinavia

Norway: Old firing range returned to the wild

NordenBladet - A huge portion of Norway’s scenic and iconic Dovre Mountain plateau has been returned to its natural state, more than 20 years...

Plastic pollution no more – Nordic report suggests tools and ways forward

NordenBladet - Today the Nordic Council of Ministers for the Environment and Climate are publishing a new report on possible approaches to a new...

Nordic Council supports democratic forces in Poland

NordenBladet - Democracy, human rights, and security were on the agenda when the Nordic Council visited the Polish senate on 9 and 10 March....

Scandinavian history and culture: WHAT were gender roles like during Viking times? What happens...

NordenBladet - What were gender roles like during Viking times? A Norwegian archaeologist Marianne Moen thinks we often misinterpret the past based on our...

Swedish history and culture: The Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) + GALLERY!

NordenBladet - The Vasa Museum (Swedish: Vasamuseet) is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Located on the island of Djurgården, the museum displays the...

EXHAUSTIVE OVERVIEW: who were the ancient Scandinavian origin Vikings and when was the time...

NordenBladet - The Vikings were ancient Scandinavian origin seafarers whose characteristic culture flourished around the 8th until the 11th century (the so called Viking...

North Norway’s polar night is about to begin! ALL THE FACTS you need to...

NordenBladet - North Norway’s polar night* is about to begin. In late November, the sun will set in Tromsø and won’t be seen again...

TWO-WEEK road trip with children to Finland – the planning of the trip, the...

NordenBladet - Travelling in the Nordic countries is safe and within a short time you are able to visit several sightseeings. The Nordic people...

Apply now! NORAM Scholarships for Americans to study in Norway

NordenBladet - The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research...

TOP 12 Environmentally friendly attractions in Norway

NordenBladet - There are many places in Norway that follow the principles of eco-sustainability. Fjords, towering mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, northern lights and countless rivers:...