The Norwegian expression "god tur" is used to express good wishes and convey positive energy towards people and their journey.

Gorgeous, soft scarves made from plastic bottles!

Who doesn’t love a scarf? It’s an ideal gift - affordable, stylish and easy to post!

Guest Maker in partnership with Handmade in Norway is… the very talented Alexia from Alexia Lundgreen Design. Alexia is an Oslo-based professional interior and textiles designer .

You might not think of a poncho as the must-have piece it really is, but trust me on this one — once you have one in your wardrobe, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Right now, the world seems like a dark and scary place, but much unites us - not least of which is International Women's Day. It provides a chance for us all to come together in support of equality and in praise of women everywhere.

Conspiracy theories, false information, and photo-shopped images… As war spreads in Ukraine, so does the fake news.

Our first Guest Maker event is Saturday 19th February.

Kelly Palencia is our first maker, she is a talented illustrator and she will be spending the day with us. Kelly has offered a generous discount on her illustrations - for one day only! And, will be drawing live throughout the day, answering questions and sharing hints and tips too!

Stars, since ancient times have been symbols of hope, destiny, future, heaven, and freedom.

At Nordhuset we love stars – on clothes, on scarves, on pottery, coasters, jewellery… on our walls – everywhere!

Who was Saint Valentine and why do we celebrate him?
It depends on who you ask! There are 11 saints named Valentine according to the Catholic church. Some experts suggest that Valentine's Day might be a celebration of two of them, as stories about them have become mixed and intertwined over many centuries of retelling.

Valentine's day is right around the corner, and if you're considering ways to show your partner that you’re thinking of them, you’ll want to give them a gift that shows them just how thoughtful and romantic you really are.

The Munch Museum is currently a hot topic. It sits on the waterfront, close to the Oslo Opera House, towering 188 feet above the shore, 13 stories high and over 26,000 square feet of exhibition spaces.

What are the top visitor destinations in Oslo and further afield? Read our blog to find out!