11 Customs Only Norwegians Can Understand
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Loading... - Liam Jones
- 24 Jan 2023
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Norwegians have developed some traditions, manners and institutions that appear rather baffling to outsiders at first (and sometimes, let’s face it, after a good long while as well). Here are 11 of Norway’s unique customs.
They see me rollin’…
You are just as likely to see Norway’s buses and trains packed with people holding winter sports gear in the summer as you are during the colder months. That’s because Norwegian cross-country skiing enthusiasts dust off their roller skis when there’s no longer any snow to practice on. Prepare to see scores of determined Norwegians powering up and down hilly roads!
A bit of blood and gore at Easter
There’s nothing like watching a bit of crime on the telly to get into the Easter spirit, right? In Norway, reading or watching modern or classic detective series has become an integral part of the holidays. The tradition is said to have started rather sensationally in the 1920s.
Eating brown cheese on waffles
Brown cheese is a Norwegian institution in itself. Made with cow’s or goat’s milk, whey, and cream, the cheese has a soft, sticky consistency and tastes almost caramelized. To become a fully fledged Norwegian, try this unusual-yet-delicious topping on a soft waffle.
