Norway
How bathing culture boosts health: saunas, onsen and contrast therapy
Saunas have been a way of life in the Nordic and Baltic countries for generations, as have Japanese onsen and soaking in geothermal hot springs everywhere from Iceland to Italy.
8 January 2026
From Nordic cabins to cave suites: top boutique hotels for January
January has a way of sharpening the senses — a moment to pause, take stock and choose travels that feel intentional. Some escapes offer deep calm in dramatic landscapes, from
1 January 2026
Turning nature into nourishment on a remote Norwegian island
On a small island a short boat ride from Herdla, where salt carries on Arctic winds, sustainability isn’t a slogan — it’s the rhythm of life. At Lilløy Lindenberg, the
23 October 2025
How to spend a weekend in Stavanger
Come with your heartiest appetite, because Stavanger’s multi-Michelin-starred dining scene is bringing a lot to the table. Alongside its bounty of in-demand restaurants, Norway’s oil (and fish canning) capital is
28 January 2025
Where to go on holiday in 2025
Whether your holiday planning is already well underway, or you’re still searching for inspiration, we’ve got the answers for every ‘right’ direction — after polling our SLH Club Members for
13 January 2025
How to get koselig in Norway this winter
Norway’s more sociable and outdoorsy answer to Denmark’s hygge, kos is the Nordic wellness concept we’re welcoming with a big, knitwear-cocooned hug this winter. Cosiness is still key, but rather
11 December 2024
3 alternative ski destinations to slope off to this winter
Craving pristine pistes without hordes of other skiers this season? We’ve done our homework to uncover Europe’s best under-the-radar winter wonderlands – destinations that few know about but deliver crowd-free
21 November 2023
What is the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv & how can you incorporate it into your travels?
Translating as ‘free air life’, friluftsliv is more about having an intrinsic relationship with nature and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Ask a Norwegian their thoughts on spending time outdoors
14 November 2023
5 holiday ideas to embrace the autumn equinox
The cosiest trips to take in tune with the changing of the seasons The UK doesn’t seem to have got the message that summer is over (we’re penning this mid-heatwave). In anticipation
16 September 2023
In with the new: 9 boutique hotels we can’t wait to check into
Holiday planners, we’ve drawn up a hit-list of the hottest new hotels around the world – so you can stop the frantic search, and browse our boutique options at your leisure. We’ve
28 April 2023
