After three years, I came home to Eggedal and the wonderful Borgerstue. This post celebrates the hotel's warm family history, its fantastic local food, and the amazing new gazebo (with pizza!) at the heart of the village.

Kleivstua isn't just any historical hotel - it's a page of Norwegian history. This beautiful lodge, comprising 18 restored buildings, sits atop the Krokkleiva climb.

Discover the fascinating history of Norwegian "skirt warmers"—antique tin lanterns that provided warmth and light to women during long, cold winter nights.