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A nurse who moved from sunny Spain to Norway has gone viral for sharing tips and tricks on how she stays warm in the freezing cold.
In Norway, the average winter temperature is -6.8Ā° C (19Ā° F), though local conditions may vary. Around Oslo, snowfall is common, and the average winter temperatures are just below zero.
Laura, known as @laura.en.el.valhalla (Laura in Valhalla) on TikTok, has learned that in Norway, comfort often means sacrificing style.
Highlights
- Laura, a nurse from Spain, shared her three-layer trick for staying warm in Norway.
- Layering starts with Merino wool for warmth, followed by everyday clothes and a puffer jacket.
- Laura also recommends anti-slip grips on shoes.
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A Spanish nurse shared the Norwegian secret for stayingĀ warm in below-zero temperatures
Image credits: Getty Images / Unsplash (Not the actual photo)
āOne of the first things that Iāve learned inNorway is the three-layer rule,ā she explained.
āOur first layer is a thermal, thin, long-sleeve shirt. Personally, I prefer Merino wool because itās the best at keeping you warm. Even though itās pricey, I think itās worth it.ā
Laura recommends wearing socks made of the same material and pulling them over your pants to ensure there are no gaps where cold wind can sneak in. She also tucks the thin shirt into her pants.
Image credits: benzoix / Freepik (Not the actual photo)
āThe second step is to put on your everyday clothes,ā she continued, noting that she wears ski pants when she steps out for grocery shopping or a walk to work.
Laura layers a thick sweater over the thin thermal top and wears jeans over the ski pants. Her final layer is a puffer jacket.
Thenurse also suggests choosing thermal tops with thumb holes. Naturally, she completes her cozy outfits with gloves, a thick scarf, and a hat.
āThis isnāt really aesthetic, but honestly, since moving here, I no longer care about that,ā said the nurse, who goes by Laura in Valhalla online
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
Her video sparked curiosity among viewers, particularly those who rarely need more than one or two layers to stay warm in their countries.
āAt work, do you take off all those layers?ā one user asked, to which Laura responded, āYes, I only wear those layers when I know Iām going to be cold on the street. At work, I wear a normalnurse uniform.ā
When asked how cold it gets where she lives, she replied, āIt depends on each year/dayā¦ one day it was -18Ā° C (-0.4 Ā°F)š„² and I immediately put on ski clothesš¤£.ā
āMe watching this from 20Ā° C (68Ā° F) Valencia š,ā another user joked.
Someone else shared: āWhen I went to Finland, I did that, and the truth is I never felt cold.ā
āNoted for my next trip,ā wrote an additional user.
Laura wears three layers, including a pair of jeans over her ski pants
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
In a separate video, Laura shared some tips forwinter footwear to help avoid slipping on icy streets.
The Spanish native explained that she buysspecial anti-slip shoe grips that can be attached to boots and other types of footwear not designed for snow.
āThis isnāt really aesthetic, but honestly, sincemoving here, I no longer care about that,ā she admitted. āThe only thing I care about is not falling.ā
She also attaches anti-slip grips to her boots before stepping out
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
Image credits: laura.en.el.valhalla
While those in extremely cold countries are accustomed to the triple-layer lifestyle, people in other parts of the world are excited by the thought of seeingsnow and stepping outside wearing a scarf and hat.
This week, Southerners in the United States experienced a once-in-a-lifetime winter wonderland when a snowstorm swept across the country from Texas to Florida.
Image credits: Andrej LiŔakov / Unsplash (Not the actual photo)
In Florida, residentswere seen making snowmen and snapping selfies next to the sign reading āWelcome to the free state of Florida, the Sunshine State,ā while it was surrounded by snow.Ā
Meanwhile, in Houston, Texas, locals were filmed having a snowball fight. One New Orleans native even brought out a hockey stick and chased his puck down Canal Street, one of the busiest blocks in the city.
āNorwegians look at you strangely if you wear that,ā one user joked
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Trisec Tebeakesse 10 months ago
Hardly a hack. Any New Englander worth his salt will tell you the same thing. Any Scout, too.
Nevid 10 months ago
I grew up in the south of France where the temperature rarely ever goes under 0Ā°C even in winter (roughly the same temperatures as in Spain) and even here, wearing multiple layers of clothing when it gets cold is common knowledge. I didn't know about the anti-slip shoes, however.
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WindySwede 10 months ago
If these shoes are the same as here, then durability is s**t! The red part fall off really fast. You can put them back, but will fall off again. š
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Offbeat Quinoa 10 months ago (edited)
I love putting thermal leggings under my jeans. But I also live on the southwest coast of BC, Canada so we donāt really get cold here š„² itās currently 5 degrees C and sunny. We havenāt had snow yet. The lowest temperature for the whole week is 1C and itās January lol. (People are like āoh youāre Canadian, you must be used to snowā and Iām like no actually, it only snows for a couple days a year in my part of Canada - and Iām still farther north than 90% of the Canadian population!)
Karina 10 months ago
Thats because you are smart and dont want an acking back :)
Load More Replies... Trisec Tebeakesse 10 months ago
Hardly a hack. Any New Englander worth his salt will tell you the same thing. Any Scout, too.
Nevid 10 months ago
I grew up in the south of France where the temperature rarely ever goes under 0Ā°C even in winter (roughly the same temperatures as in Spain) and even here, wearing multiple layers of clothing when it gets cold is common knowledge. I didn't know about the anti-slip shoes, however.
Load More Replies... WindySwede 10 months ago
If these shoes are the same as here, then durability is s**t! The red part fall off really fast. You can put them back, but will fall off again. š
Norway-7-6..._700-1.jpg
Offbeat Quinoa 10 months ago (edited)
I love putting thermal leggings under my jeans. But I also live on the southwest coast of BC, Canada so we donāt really get cold here š„² itās currently 5 degrees C and sunny. We havenāt had snow yet. The lowest temperature for the whole week is 1C and itās January lol. (People are like āoh youāre Canadian, you must be used to snowā and Iām like no actually, it only snows for a couple days a year in my part of Canada - and Iām still farther north than 90% of the Canadian population!)
Karina 10 months ago
Thats because you are smart and dont want an acking back :)
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