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Why locals in one of Norway's Arctic hotspots are fed up with tourists

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

The number of tourists visiting Tromsø, in northern Norway above the Arctic Circle, has skyrocketed in recent years. Figures from a tourism survey show that the number of Airbnb bookings increased by 70 percent between 2023 and 2024, while the number of hotel stays increased by 22.2 percent in December 2024 compared to the year before. The industry organisation Norwegian Tourism Partner’s northern division conducted the survey.
EXPLAINED: What the key Norwegian words in criminal investigations mean

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Media reports on Norwegian police investigations and court trials include words that can be hard to understand, as they may not quite match what seems to be happening with the rest of the report or have overlapping meanings. READ ALSO: How different is the Norwegian prison system really? Fengslingsmøte If a suspect is arrested on suspicion of a crime, police may want to detain the person while the investigation is ongoing.
What’s open and what’s closed in Norway over Easter

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are four of the most anticipated days in Norway, as it typically means five days off work for most. Many also like to use their annual leave around this time to maximise their days off. Aside from skiving off work, Easter in Norway is fantastic as the country is normally treated to milder temperatures – making trips out to the mountains or out into nature fantastic.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Campfire ban comes into effect A general ban on fires and open flames will be in effect from today until September 15th. “It is very dry in many places, and there have already been many fires. Irresponsible bonfires and the use of open fire are the most common causes of fires in forests and open fields,” Johan Marius Ly at the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Preparedness said. During the fire ban, it will be prohibited to light fires and use disposable grills while out in nature.
The key rules Norway enforces in the spring and summer

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Dog leash requirement Norway has a dog leash requirement, meaning all dogs must be kept on a lead from the start of April until August 20th. The rule is to protect both domestic and wild animals during the birthing, nesting and mating seasons. This is because some dogs have a strong prey or scent drive and might chase domestic reindeer, livestock, and wild animals. You can let your dog off the lead in fenced areas.
LISTED: The items you can’t carry in your car in Norway

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Norway’s roads are pretty picturesque, but the country’s driving rules and laws are more of a maze than windy road. Beyond the basics, such as seatbelts or not using your phone at the wheel, you’ll need to be aware of a number of other rules. To avoid potentially hefty fines, here’s what you should leave at home, or at least handle carefully, when driving in Norway.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

1 week ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Adoptee to sue the state for ‘human trafficking’ Uma Feed, adopted from South Korea 43 years ago, will sue the Norwegian state for what she has referred to as human trafficking, the newspaper Klassekampen reports. “I have tried all other options without success. The last step is a lawsuit. I hope it can force changes in the system,” she said. Feed was registered in Norway as an orphan. However, her parents had been actively searching for her after she was adopted into Norway.
EXPLAINED: Three reasons why food prices in Norway are so high

2 weeks ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Not only is food in Norway already among the most expensive in Europe, but it’s also rising in price rapidly. Food prices have risen by 8.6 percent over the past twelve months, with some foods like chocolate experiencing a particularly sharp rise, according to inflation figures from Statistics Norway.
Everything you need to know about travel in Norway for Easter 2025

2 weeks ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Travel by road Kids break up for the Easter break, Påskeferie, once school ends on Friday, April 11th. However, according to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, the roads aren’t expected to be too busy on Friday. Friday 11th is expected to be similar to a normal Friday. The reason is that Easter is quite late this year, and it's been a poor year for snow in many mountainous areas.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

2 weeks ago | thelocal.no | Frazer Norwell

Busy day expected ahead of Easter travel Friday is expected to be the busiest day for Easter travel from Norwegian airports, airport operator Avinor has said. Some 141,000 will be leaving the country via the country’s four largest airports. “Even before the Easter outing had started, we saw numbers that beat last year's Easter by a good margin,” Thorgeir Landevaag, executive director for airports in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger, said.