Hiking in any season
Every weekend, regardless of weather, Norwegians hike. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Trolltunga, Besseggen — iconic trails. But local trails near every town are equally loved.
☀️ Weekend culture in Norway
Weekends in Norway have their own rhythm. Markets, day trips, sport, religion or rest — what people in Norway actually do on their days off says a lot about the culture.
In Norway, weekend culture comes down to a few things: hiking in any season, cross-country skiing, and waffle culture.
Cross-country skiing
More popular than downhill in Norway. Floodlit trails in winter, waxing skis is a ritual, and Sunday ski trips with a thermos of coffee are peak Norwegian.
Waffle culture
Heart-shaped waffles with brunost, jam, and sour cream. Weekend waffles at the hytte or at mountain cafés. Every Norwegian has a waffle iron. It gets used weekly.