Stegastein, Aurlandsfjellet
Photo: Knut Bry

Stegastein in Aurlandsfjellet. Photo: Knut Bry

Architectural ‘Detour’

News and events //

Road trips are often considered the best way to explore the scenery in foreign countries. By taking a detour on the road in Norway, you may find some surprising architectural gems. Now, some of these scenic highlights can be experienced without crossing the Atlantic. See the exhibit at Parsons in NYC, Dec 4th through Jan 19th.

Röyksopp on stage in New York

Photo: www.royksopp.com (from crazybobbles Flickr photostream)

News and events //

Röyksopp; the Norwegian electronic music duo composed of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland, will be performing at Webster Hall in New York on November 23 and 24.

Norwegian Christmas at Union Station

News and events //

For the 13th year in a row, The Royal Norwegian Embassy celebrates the Christmas season with the people of Washington D.C. with a series of events and concerts in various venues, as well as a 32-foot Christmas tree and Train Exhibit at Union Station.

Eurovision Winner Alexander Rybak in New York

News and events //

Winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2009, Alexander Rybak, with his new spectacular show “Fairytale” on November 21st at 2pm and 7 pm.

Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen

Embassy // 10/7/2009 //

Read a letter from Wegger Chr. Strommen, Ambassador of Norway to the United States:

Random facts about Norway

News and events // 10/20/2009 //

Did you know that there are more Norwegian descendants living in the United States than there are Norwegians in Norway (6 mill. vs. 4,8 mill.) and that Norway is nicknamed ”The Land of the Midnight Sun?” Read more random facts about Norway here.

Biometric Passports

Embassy // 11/5/2009 //

From December 1, 2009, it will no longer be possible to apply for a new passport through the Norwegian Honorary Consulates. Only Embassies and Consulates General (list provided below) will be able to receive applications after this date.

Architectural ‘Detour’

Röyksopp on stage in New York

Norwegian Christmas at Union Station

Eurovision Winner Alexander Rybak in New York

Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen

Random facts about Norway

Biometric Passports

Norway - the official site in the United States