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Saunas, island hops, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers’ treasured memories of the Nordic countries

A look at the all-time medal leaders from the Winter Olympics.

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Erik the Red, whose real name was Erik Thorvaldsson, was a daring Viking explorer who famously turned a remote Arctic island into a thriving Norse settlement that endured for hundreds of years. Erik was born in Norway around 950 AD. He earned his fiery nickname because of his bright red…

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, winter has covered the landscape with its white blanket. But not everyone minds the cold. Armed with warm clothes and a sense of adventure, some embrace the season with enthusiasm. To show why they love it so much, skiers, snowboarders, mushers, and everyday…

Traveling through tunnels is usually just a normal part of a trip, but the Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is something special. The tunnel is 15.2 miles long and goes under a mountain range that looks like it came straight out of a movie. Drivers can go through the tunnel for…

Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat.

In an exclusive interview at his home in Norway, athletics’ ‘iron man’ tells Sean Ingle why his career feels like ‘99% losses’ and why he believes he can break world records from 1500m to the marathon

He lit up Europe with bands ranging from Peachfuzz to Kings of Convenience. But it was the Whitest Boy Alive that sent Erlend Øye stratospheric. As they return, the soft-singing, country-hopping sensation looks back