These 50 Posts About What Life In Norway Is All About May Make You Want To Pack Your Bags And Move
Interview
Welcome to the far Nordic country known for its delicious salmon, northern lights and some of the happiest people on Earth. The chances are, as an American, you haven’t heard much about Norway, and we’re about to change that.
This corner of Reddit titled “Norway” is a perfect place to get to know this incredibly beautiful and intriguing country a little bit better. With 286k members, the community is dedicated to sharing pictures of anything Norway-related, from culture to nature, from memes to Nordic jokes.
Below we wrapped up some of the most interesting pics that shed a light on what life in Norway is like.
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Why Is Norway So Good At Winter Olympics?
Narth Dall Yun Juh
The actual secret is… gas. Norway earns a shitload of money out of natural ressources and this wealth is equally shared (unlike the confiscation that happens in the Gulf countries). Easier to be happy when you’re rich and everything is paid for.
Saw This On R/Sweden, Thought It Would Fit Here Too
Norway is known as one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, where people, nature, and animals all live in harmony. To find out more about what it’s like, we spoke with Stian Samuelsen, a nature photographer based in what he calls “the top of Europe, at 70° 11' 57''N,” in the subarctic part of Norway.
Stian is inspired by the raw nature around him, the spectacular Varanger peninsula, the inland, and the woods of Pasvik. Through the photographs, Stian tries to show the rest of the world the spectacular beauty of the northern lights and the midnight sun.
Norway Here I Come!!
The coffee section about USA drinking most coffee is not true. The most coffee is drink in Finland, about 12 kg/26 lbs per person per year. Norway still comes second though.
Ok, Men Hva I Helvete Skjedde Egentlig? (Hej Från Sverige)
“It's spectacular when you can't get enough of the aurora, and the lovely midnight sun. Or when you just want to hide from the storms, or the extreme cold we get here, with -40C almost every winter, luckily it doesn't last for long, but it bites you when it comes!”
“My interest in photography started in my first real job when I worked with printing plates and film at a printing company in Alta in the late '90s. I was around great photographers and looked at their great works, and I remember I wanted to be as good as them. But, my job paid little, so I decided to change direction and got a job with my father-in-law, as a truck driver, and that is what I did for the next 20 years, and still partly do,” Stian recounted.
Elsker Dere Alle
A Village In Norway
Norway - Here I Come!
In 2016, the photographer was going through a difficult time. “I suffered from serious depression, and things were pretty bad. A good pal of mine, who is a photographer, picked me up, took me out on photography trips, and inspired me to regain the interest that had been slowly gone over the years.”
Stian said it changed when he was reminded of his great talent for photography and decided to get his first DSLR, a Canon 760d. “And suddenly I got a hobby that I really enjoyed, and at the same time I was able to get out in nature and enjoy the beauty that surrounded me.”
Look Out For Us
This Is What It Feels Like As An American Who Has Spent Time In Norway
The American Dream
Being in nature, Stian realized, had a healing power on him. “Slowly, my head started getting better, focusing on something other than the bad things in life. And now I am a semi-pro photographer, working with what I enjoy the most, nature, and capturing it,” he told us.
More than anything, Stian enjoys the calmness in nature, the sounds, “whether it’s the birds or waves, or wind.” He added that “being outside with a campfire, under the northern lights is just magic for my soul.”
The American Education System Strikes Again!
Anyway
Walking My Dogs This Morning
On the other hand, Stian believes that many people in Norway are growing more distant from nature than the previous generations. “But it might just be that social media is telling a false story,” he added.
Stian explained that at least in his part of Norway, being out in nature is a very common thing to do. “The hunt and fishing culture is strong up here in the north. Being outside, using nature is a part of our culture, especially in the Sami community.”
This Country Is Safe
No Lies Detected
Very Important Advice For Visitors
We also asked Stian what was his most memorable moment while taking pictures in nature. “It was in the summer when we had this whale invasion in the varangerfjord. I saw these fountains blown by tens of humpback whales and fin whales. I watched them feeding and jumping out of the water, just 100 meters from the shoreline. That must be the most memorable moment for me.”
Take It From Loen Skylift
Getting Started With Norwegian
What Ever Makes You Happy Man
Grew Up In Sweden And Didn't Know That Views Like These Existed Right Next Door
Norway Number 1
Borgund Stav Church, Norway
Religiosity At An All Time Low In Norway
I've read countless times Christian claims that a country and its people without religion were doomed. So has Norway descended into Anarchy by now? No? Interesting
Odda, Norway
18th Century Built, Hattfjelldal Municipality In Norland, Norway, One Of The Oldest Buildings!
Norwegian Letters
Happy Winter Solstice!
World's Largest Ginger Bread Town, Bergen, Norway
I am ashamed to admit that I thought this was an actual town for a second... it's a miniature display 😂
Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant, Islamophobic Mp To Sit Next To The First Mp With Hijab For The Next Four Years
Many Foreigners Don’t Know That Tap Water In Norway Is Great. Most Places It’s Better Than Bottle Water. It’s Literally Spring Water Many Places. It’s Not Something We Talk About, We Take It For Granted. Just Want To Inform About That Amazing Thing In Norway
Feels like this is the norm in many European countries? It would be so weird to not be able to drink water from any faucets you could find . I can use a faucet on the side of a building , and have done. and drink how much i ever want. No worries
A Large Acrylic Painting I Made Of Lille Øvregaten In Bergen During The Pandemic Lockdowns
Mythical Beasts Of Scandinavia
It’s Facts
Helt Nøyaktig
Highspeed Car Chase Through The Streets Of Norway
"pull over madam! You realise your vehicle is neither taxed nor insured?"
I'm From The U.s, Can You Guys Verify This?
99%
That scene was so funny. "Just because I'm a black guy in a nice car that doesn't mean it's stolen! ...well okay it IS stolen, but it's not because I'm black!"
Finally Finished 4 Months After Moving Here
During Our Army Patrol We Came Across This Mf
People In Bergen Celebrating That It's Not Raining For One Day
Only In Italy
When You Live In Svalbard, Norway And Forgot To Close The Window To The Home Office
Its All Norway
Når UK Er Ut Etter Leiren Din
How Does Norway Get Away With Selling Canned Children?
I Hope Ww3 Does Not Happen
Me Going Through This Sub Because I Want To Learn Norwegian And Live In Norway Someday
"How are things going, fellow Norwegians?" Basically "Whaz up, my dudes!"
Note: this post originally had 73 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
"We should make an article praising Norway!" "Cool, but what would we put in it?" "I have an idea!! Let's bash America, because we already don't have enough anti-American xenophobia on this hellsite!" "Perfect!"
I learned some Swedish in school because we go to Sweden a lot. Go to Norway. Read and understand almost everything you see around you and dont even realize :-D Sometimes when Im sad, I remind myself that i understand Norwegian and that's pretty cool :-D
"We should make an article praising Norway!" "Cool, but what would we put in it?" "I have an idea!! Let's bash America, because we already don't have enough anti-American xenophobia on this hellsite!" "Perfect!"
I learned some Swedish in school because we go to Sweden a lot. Go to Norway. Read and understand almost everything you see around you and dont even realize :-D Sometimes when Im sad, I remind myself that i understand Norwegian and that's pretty cool :-D
