It’s time for Arctic Challenge!

12/06/2006 :: "Isn't it good? Norwegian wood", sang The Beatles in 1965 to ecstatic crowds. Today's Norwegian Wood also draws thousands of people outdoors to pay tribute to the world of music. The festival starts 14 June, and many more music festivals will follow throughout Norway. + More

23/03/2006 :: Rune Gjeldnes returned to Oslo in March after 90 days and 4 804 kilometres skiing across freezing Antarctica. With this expedition on his merit list, the Norwegian has completed a unique triumph: He is the first person to ski unsupported across the world's three largest ice caps. + More

01/03/2006 :: The exhibit “Transform 06” shows a different approach to recycling in Norway. Old industrial buildings are no longer left empty to decompose, but are instead filled with new life and activitiy. + More

12/09/2005 :: 49 participants from 20 nations fought for the prestigious prize which is presented by H.M Queen Sonja in Oslo. This year German tenor Daniel Behle who sang Mozart and Bizet in the final won the first prize. Behle in addition won the prize for best Grieg- interpretation in the semi- final. + More