Funviralpark The Geirangerfjord is a popular destination in Norway every year, but there are some new things to do here. … [+]
The Northern Lights and the Norwegian fjords continue to attract the largest number of international tourists to Norway, but regular visitors often prefer to seek out something new.
Many new attractions will open in 2022, including the National Museum and the Munch Museum in Oslo. Few major attractions are scheduled to open in 2023, but there are plenty of interesting news and changes for your trip to Norway next year.
New exhibition at the National Museum
Following a successful launch, the National Museum in Oslo will celebrate its first full year with interesting exhibitions covering old, modern and contemporary art, crafts, design and architecture.
From February to mid-May, a selection of prints by American artist Carol Dunham will be exhibited for the first time in the Nordic region.
From early May to early August, the museum’s expansive Light Hall focuses on the personal and emotional works of Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010), alongside the likes of Edvard Munch and Pablo Picasso on Loneliness, Love, and Illness. Introduces themes such as , sexuality, and gender. role.
In November and December, works by the pioneering Norwegian painter Harriet Bakker (1845-1932) fill the Light Hall, followed by tours to Stockholm, Paris and Bergen.
World’s first fully electric public transport
Norway’s capital, Oslo, has ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. Oslo’s emissions have been steadily declining in recent years, but Oslo still needs to address emissions from road traffic.
A recent contract to replace the city’s last diesel-fueled buses with 450 electric buses by the end of 2023 completes Oslo’s transition to an all-electric public transport system. Residents and visitors of the city can enjoy already electrified trains, trams, ferries and hundreds of electric buses already in operation.
With electric vehicles now dominating the city streets, eco-conscious tourists can also opt for electric taxis, airport shuttles, rental cars and tour buses.
troll tourism
The unexpected hit Netflix film Troll puts Norwegian nature front and center in the story. It remains to be seen if there will be more bookings for mountain locations, but Visit Norway is doing everything possible to facilitate that.
The Norwegian Troll Wall (Trollveggen) near Åndalsnes is the highest vertical rock wall in Europe. … [+]
The high vertical rock walls, Trollweggen, the mountains Dobrefjell and Jotunheim, and the scenic route of Waldresvlei are among the places where tourism could increase in 2023.
A great year for Aurora
Experts say the spectacular multicolored aurora borealis to be seen across Norway towards the end of 2022 is just the beginning of what to expect with increased solar activity next year.
While it is rarely possible to predict the exact time of an aurora display, the cycle of solar activity is much more predictable. As we approach the solar maximum, the number of focused displays should increase. If you’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights, 2023 and he 2024 are the perfect years to plan your trip.
New small ship expedition cruise to Svalbard
Planning a trip to Svalbard? Tourism to the Arctic Islands is still encouraged, but environmental regulations could soon make large ships in the most protected areas a thing of the past .
MV Vikingfjord, which will enter service in Svalbard in June 2023, is the new expedition cruise ship from polar experts Secret Atlas. Viking Fjord, one of the world’s greenest small expedition vessels, reportedly reduced her NOx emissions by 95%.
With just 12 guests, you’ll have an intimate experience and minimal impact on the delicate Arctic environment. Guests can choose from a 7-day micro-cruise, a 14-day Spitz around the island of Bergen, or his 10-day expedition focused on photography later in the year.
Ferry fares are cheaper
The Norwegian government has announced that the 2023 budget will reduce the cost of using ferries. The cost of all publicly subsidized ferries will be reduced by up to 50% and ferries to islands without road connections will be completely free.
Not all ferries are included in the cost savings, but it should still save you money this summer, especially if you’re planning a long Norwegian road trip along the coastline.
New Wellness Retreat in Oslo
Opening at the end of 2022, the urban wellness retreat Vestkantbadet in the impressive new Sommerro hotel is ready to welcome you all year round.
The original pool and wall mosaics were restored at Sommerro’s Vestkantbadet in Oslo, Norway.
The team spent five years renovating Frogner’s former public baths, and the results are spectacular.
The entire original 1930s mosaic pool has been refurbished and restored, the bathtubs once used by Oslo locals who had no facilities in their homes have been transformed into treatment rooms, and the Roman Baths have been transformed into cold-water plunge pools. It became an infrared sauna.
