How to Plan a Cabin Weekend Around the Vinmonopolet Opening Hours
Saturday closes early, Sunday is closed everywhere. Here is how to line up your cabin weekend so the shop run never eats into your first evening.
Ingrid Solberg2 min read
Blog · Author
Ingrid Solberg
Guides, local tips and news to help you plan your stay.
Active filters:Ingrid Solberg
25 posts found
Booking Direct Versus Through a Portal: What the Listing Tells You
The differences that actually matter at check-in, and the ones that only look important on paper.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
The Off-Season Advantage: Why September and May Are the Best Months
Fewer people, lower prices and weather that is usually better than its reputation. The two shoulder months deserve a second look.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
What to Buy at Vinmonopolet If You Only Have Ten Minutes
A fast, reliable buying strategy for a dinner you have not planned yet, organised by what you are actually cooking.
Ingrid Solberg2 min read
Norwegian Seafood, Explained for Visitors
Salmon, cod, halibut, shrimp and the season each one is actually at its best.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
Foraging in Autumn: Berries, Mushrooms and the Rules
Norway's right to roam covers berries and mushrooms on unfenced land. Here is what to pick, and what to leave alone.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
The Lofoten Islands Without a Car
Buses, ferries and fishing villages: a workable Lofoten week using public transport and your own two feet.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
Oslo in 48 Hours: A Local Walking Route
Two days on foot, from a working harbour to a sculpture park, with the tram kept in reserve.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
Tromsø in Winter: Northern Lights Without the Hype
Chasing aurora is mostly about patience, warm clothes and getting away from the streetlights.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
The Best Cabin Regions Within Two Hours of Oslo
Nordmarka, Norefjell, Sjusjøen and the coast: where to go when the weekend starts on Friday afternoon.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
Skiing for Beginners: Downhill, Cross-Country and What to Rent
Two very different sports, two very different holidays. Pick the right one before you book the cabin.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read
Autumn Colours: A Photography Week in the Norwegian Mountains
The birch turns gold for about ten days. Here is how to catch it, and what to pack.
Ingrid Solberg1 min read