Norway

From which country did Norway's first king originate?

Norway

What's not true about Røros?

The town has no wooden buildings

What are you talking about when using the word "Fylker"?

Regions

What did the Kalmar Union mean?

Norway came under Danish rule

When did Norway take part in the Olympics for the first time?

1900

Which countries, except Norway, are included in Scandinavia?

Sweden and Denmark

In which sport did the Norwegian women's team win the gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney?

Football

When was women's suffrage introduced in Norway?

1913

Which popular utensil was invented in Norway in 1925?

The cheese slicer

When approximately were the Norse traditions replaced by Christian ones?

In the late 10th century

Norway has universal conscription for both men and women, but when did it become mandatory for women?

2013

What does "Norway" mean?

The Way to the North

What is a rumpetroll?

Tadpole

What is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion called?

Fjord

Which is Norway's national fish?

Hagfish

What do you see when you stand on top of Preikestolen?

Lysefjorden

What can you find more than 200 of along the borders of Norway and Sweden?

Cairns that mark the borders

Border markers

What is the name of the Norwegian national assembly?

Stortinget

What are the Sami people known for?

Their reindeer herding

The Norwegian county of Telemark has given name to a sport. Which?

Downhill skiing with a free heel

Which is Norway's national bird?

White-throated dipper

Has Norway ever won the Eurovision Song Contest, and if so, how many times?

Yes, 3 times

Norway has two national flowers. What are they?

Heather and Saxifraga cotyledon

Norway offered Sweden oil concessions in exchange for shares in a Swedish company. Which company was it?

Volvo

When was the union between Sweden and Norway dissolved?

1905

What is Trollstigen?

A serpentine mountain road

What countries border Norway?

Sweden, Russia, Finland

How long is Norway?

Approximately 1,850 km

What is the name of the world tree in Norse mythology?

Yggdrasil

Vidkun Quisling's actions during World War II are the reason that his last name has become a synonym for something. What is that something?

A traitor

What is Norway's official name?

Kingdom of Norway

When do you start school in Norway?

Age 6

Which animal won't you find in Norway?

Bison

What do you call a county in Norway?

Fylke

If you've never eaten Norwegian food then perhaps you shouldn't try smalahove. What is it?

Sheep's head

Which cross-country skier was caught doping in October 2016?

Therese Johaug

Which of these archipelagos doesn't belong to Norway?

Faroe Islands

How was it decided that Norway should keep its monarchy?

By a national referendum

What form of government does Norway have?

Monarchy

Which beer isn't from Norway?

Leffe

In 1949, Norway was one of the founders of...

NATO

In which ocean was oil found during the 1960s?

The North Sea

What is the point called where the borders of Norway, Sweden and Finland meet?

Three-Country Cairn

When do Norwegians celebrate their national day?

17 May

What are you eating if you are being served Krabbelurer?

A mixture of pancakes and sponge cake

What do Norwegians eat most of in the world?

Frozen pizzas

What do you get if you order "multekrem"?

Cloudberries and whipped cream

Which ethnic group are the indigenous people of Norway?

Sami

What does the "riksrösen" represent?

The border between Norway and Sweden

What does the Norwegian mean when he says 'kos'?

Snuggle

From which country did Norway become independent during the 1800's?

Denmark

Yggdrasil is a modern internet company. What do they do?

Develop games for online casinos

Which film was partly shot around the Hardanger Jokulen Glacier and Finse in Norway?

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

What sport does Petter Northug compete in?

Cross-country skiing

Who was Harald Fairhair?

A monarch

Where do Lusekofte originate from?

A costume

How old do you have to be to buy beer in Norway?

18 years

What is Lofoten?

An archipelago in northern Norway

What do you do if you go on a "Harrytur" (meaning Harry trip)?

You go shopping in Sweden

What is the aurora borealis?

The Northern Lights

Who among these is NOT from Norway?

Jan Boklöv

How many people live in Norway in 2024?

About 5.5 million

How many people live in Norway?

About 5.1 million

What was discovered in Norway in the 1960s?

Oil deposits

What are you standing on if you are standing at Galdhøpiggen?

Norway's highest mountain

Fårikål is Norway's national dish. When should it be eaten?

The last Thursday in September

What is Hurtigruten?

A cruise

What sport is played for the Norway Cup?

Football

What will you get if someone offers you a "Raspeball"?

A potato dumpling

What is the Lærdal Tunnel in Norway best known for?

Being the world's longest road tunnel

Sissel Kyrkjebo lent her voice to a famous Disney-movie, which?

The Little Mermaid

When did Sweden and Norway enter into a union?

1814

What is the capital city of Norway?

Oslo

Telemark skiing became popular in the 1980s, but when was it invented?

1800s

What time is it when a Norwegian says "ti på halv fem"?

4:20

What's the life expectancy in Norway?

Approximately 80 years

Where do the largest immigrant groups in Norway come from?

Poland

In which year was the first Winter Olympic Games held in Norway?

1952

Quisling was the Norwegian minister of defense during WWII, but today the term means being a...

Traitor

How did the Lusekofte get its name?

The pattern looks like ice

When did same-sex marriage become legal in Norway?

2009

To which country did the Norwegian Royal family flee during the Second World War?

Great Britain

What is "Bokmål"?

A written language

Where is it believed that the word "Norrbagge" derives from?

From the Bagler separatist party

What do Urnes Stave Church and Bryggen in Bergen have in common?

They are on the UNESCO World Heritage List

What was "The Troll"?

A Norwegian car

If a Norwegian says "kortreist" what does he mean?

Locally produced

What will you find in the auditorium at the University of Oslo?

Frescos by Munch

What is a common thing to do at the Oslo Opera House?

Walk on the roof

What is the Holmenkollen best known for?

Its ski jumping ramp

In which year was Norway's constitution ratified?

1814

What was Oslo named in 2007?

The world's most expensive city

What is Karl Johan?

A street

In the 1950s, Norway attempted to establish its own car industry by producing a small fiberglass automobile. What was the name of this car?

The Troll

Which of these isn't a Norwegian skier?

Johan Olav Koss

From which country did Thor Heyerdal sail the Kon-Tiki raft?

Peru

Who was Henrik Ibsen?

Author

What nickname does Oslo have?

The Tiger City

What is the Holmenkollen best known for?

Its ski jumping ramp

What is the Lærdal Tunnel known for?

Being the world's longest road tunnel

The painting "The Scream" was stolen from a museum in Oslo in 1994. Who is the artist?

Edvard Munch

What is "Spikersuppa"?

A fountain

What event takes place each year in City Hall?

The Nobel Peace Prize Awards

What's the name of the royal palace in Oslo?

The Royal Palace

What is Vigeland?

A sculpture park

What's the name of Norway's coronation church?

Nidaros Cathedral

What name did Oslo previously have?

Kristiania