Background: Despite its neutrality, Norway could not avoid being occupied by Germany during World War II. In 1949, neutrality was abolished and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of offshore oil and natural gas fields in the late 1960s spurred the development of the economy. The main tasks for Norway today are to expand […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Switzerland no no no Austria no no no Germany no no no Other EU countries No/1 no no Turkey Yes 2 no ID cards/identity cards i.a. Nationals of the following countries listed in the table above can enter as tourists with a valid […]

Norway The country with the highest development index Until thirty years ago, Norway was ranked among the three poorest countries in Western Europe, although not among the least developed. Then came the North Sea oil: huge unexpected wealth. The country has reorganized, social policies have expanded, infrastructure and cities have been modernized. The result was […]

The heyday of Norwegian literature was announced by Henrik A. Wergeland (1808-1845): a fundamental figure of Norwegian nationalism, he wanted to create an authentically Norwegian culture, which was directly linked to the ancient one, ignoring the four hundred years of Danish domination. He was opposed by Johan S. Welhaven (1807-1873) who proposed a new culture […]