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Culture: Viking Life, Traditions & History

Join me as I explore Norway's unique culture, where history is a living part of everyday life. I'll take you on a journey through the world of modern-day Viking life, uncover the surprising history behind our Norwegian traditions (yes, even the quirky ones, like reading crime novels at Easter!), and tell you about our historical mystical folk art.

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FOLK ART

Three antique, rusty Norwegian tin lanterns, or "skirt warmers," with punched-out star and sun patterns, sitting on a wooden table.

Three antique, rusty Norwegian tin lanterns, or "skirt warmers," with punched-out star and sun patterns, sitting on a wooden table.

Skirt Warmers: How Tin Lanterns Kept Norwegian Women Warm and Saved Lives

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

Traditional Norwegian Ambar (wooden porridge container) from the 18th century, painted white and black with protective heathen symbols, displayed at Ringerikes Museum.

Traditional Norwegian Ambar (wooden porridge container) from the 18th century, painted white and black with protective heathen symbols, displayed at Ringerikes Museum.

How the Ambar Unveils Norway's History of Unique Folk Art

18th-century Norwegian mangle board with a carved horse handle, painted blue and brown, used as a courtship gift and for smoothing linen.

18th-century Norwegian mangle board with a carved horse handle, painted blue and brown, used as a courtship gift and for smoothing linen.

European Mangle Boards: The Fascinating Folk Art of Smoothing Laundry

ART & DESIGN

Medieval Christian icon from the Ringerikes Museum collection, depicting a bearded saint named Holy Haralambos - worker of miracles.,

Medieval Christian icon from the Ringerikes Museum collection, depicting a bearded saint named Holy Haralambos - worker of miracles.,

Discover the Extraordinary Icon Art at Ringerikes Museum in Norway, the Second Largest in the World!

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Written by AK Magraff for The Hardraade Viking Ship Association

Close-up of the Hardraade Viking ship's intricately carved stern, showcasing a blacksmith forging nails – a glimpse into Viking shipbuilding craftsmanship.

Read about the Klastad Viking Ship Rebuild

Explore the Hardraade Viking Ship Association and their efforts to bring this historical vessel back to life in Norway.

LATEST POSTS

Norwegian Skirt Warmers: Functional Folk Art at its Best!

Skirt warmers (lanterns), were a brilliant way to survive freezing church services, sleigh rides, houses, walks, etc... back in the day.

Basically, you’d light a candle inside this pierced tin cone and stick it under your massive skirt.

The heavy fabric trapped the heat, turning the outfit into a personal radiator. It literally kept people from freezing to death!

Link to more info is in the comments. 🙂

You can see these beautiful lanterns at the @ringerikesmuseum.

#thenorwayxperience
#explorenorway
#norwegianfolkart #skirtwarmers #ringerikesmuseum #norway

Norwegian Skirt Warmers: Functional Folk Art at its Best!

Skirt warmers (lanterns), were a brilliant way to survive freezing church services, sleigh rides, houses, walks, etc... back in the day.

Basically, you’d light a candle inside this pierced tin cone and stick it under your massive skirt.

The heavy fabric trapped the heat, turning the outfit into a personal radiator. It literally kept people from freezing to death!

Link to more info is in the comments. 🙂

You can see these beautiful lanterns at the @ringerikesmuseum.

#thenorwayxperience
#explorenorway
#norwegianfolkart #skirtwarmers #ringerikesmuseum #norway

Inside a secret Norwegian resistance cabin from WWII 🌲

This is "Cella"—the actual cabin used by the resistance at the Ho-Ho headquarters in Krokskogen. The veterans themselves moved it right here into @ringerikesmuseum.

This is actually Norway’s first Home Front museum, established back in the 60s by the people who lived through it.

Because of that, it feels incredibly raw and authentic.

Apart from the cabin, they have a huge collection of original guns, uniforms, and the everyday necessities they used to survive the forest life.

Not a lot of tourists know about this spot, which makes it even more special. 🙂

If you're interested in the Second World War, this is an exhibition that you really should see!

#thenorwayxperience
#RingerikesMuseum #Hjemmefronten #GuttaPåSkauen #Krokskogen #Cella #WW2History #Ringerike #explorenorway

Inside a secret Norwegian resistance cabin from WWII 🌲

This is "Cella"—the actual cabin used by the resistance at the Ho-Ho headquarters in Krokskogen. The veterans themselves moved it right here into @ringerikesmuseum.

This is actually Norway’s first Home Front museum, established back in the 60s by the people who lived through it.

Because of that, it feels incredibly raw and authentic.

Apart from the cabin, they have a huge collection of original guns, uniforms, and the everyday necessities they used to survive the forest life.

Not a lot of tourists know about this spot, which makes it even more special. 🙂

If you're interested in the Second World War, this is an exhibition that you really should see!

#thenorwayxperience
#RingerikesMuseum #Hjemmefronten #GuttaPåSkauen #Krokskogen #Cella #WW2History #Ringerike #explorenorway

Finally we got a little snow. Not much, but it's a start. :) We've had an exceptionally warm fall, but winter is here!

And so are all the Christmas markets. You can find them in towns, museums, and farms all across the country. 🎅

They're always fun to attend!

#thenorwayxperience #experiencenorway #travelnorway #Christmasinnorway #julemarked

Finally we got a little snow. Not much, but it's a start. :) We've had an exceptionally warm fall, but winter is here!

And so are all the Christmas markets. You can find them in towns, museums, and farms all across the country. ��🎅

They're always fun to attend!

#thenorwayxperience #experiencenorway #travelnorway #Christmasinnorway #julemarked

This super charming and historical gazebo was quite the surprise to stumble upon when i visited Eggedal. 🙂

I stayed at @eggedalborgerstue (highly recommended historical hotel) for three nights, and this building, with an authentic stone pizza oven, was a highlight! Pizza was super good.

The building is built using new and old materials. The 100 year old windows have been beautifully restored and add that extra "umf" to the experience.

I'm coming back!

#thenorwayxperience #akmagraff #eggedalborgerstue #historicalhotels #norwaytraveltips #travelnorway #visitnorw

This super charming and historical gazebo was quite the surprise to stumble upon when i visited Eggedal. 🙂

I stayed at @eggedalborgerstue (highly recommended historical hotel) for three nights, and this building, with an authentic stone pizza oven, was a highlight! Pizza was super good.

The building is built using new and old materials. The 100 year old windows have been beautifully restored and add that extra "umf" to the experience.

I'm coming back!

#thenorwayxperience #akmagraff #eggedalborgerstue #historicalhotels #norwaytraveltips #travelnorway #visitnorw

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