Here are two 'extra verses' written by Ivar Kalleberg. The top one is his 'hoax verse' and the second on is one more in the spirit of Christmas! The boat trip out to the lighthouse takes about 25 minutes from downtown Oslo. However, transport is only offered in conjunction with events. Andenes: The best known Arctic lighthouse One of the most famous lighthouses in all of Norway is this charming octagonal structure, located off the coast of Trøndelag. Hurtigruten ships often notify their passengers when passing by, allowing people time to get a good view. Kjeungskjærlighthouse in central Norway Personally, it’s the highlight of my Christmas traditions, and every year on the 24th of December you’ll find me in my pyjamas in front of the TV at 11 am (as mentioned in the Christmas Eve breakdown above). Amongst all the great Norwegian holiday traditions, this has to be my favourite. And it may also prove to be the hardest to explain.

So, since I absolutely love sharing what Christmas is like in Norway, and asking other people about their local and national Christmas traditions, I thought it only appropriate that I finally answer the question, “how is Christmas celebrated in Norway?” This day had been set aside for shore fishing with our guide Zac Harrow-Deitz and was one I was looking forward to as I’d yet to witness our shore fishing trip in action – I was curious to see how it all unfolded.From the oldest lighthouse to the charming beacons of the Lofoten Islands and the splendor of the Kjeungskjær Lighthouse, join us as we delve into Norway's fascinating world of guiding lights along the fjords. How many lighthouses are in Norway? My host brothers (who were 10 and 12 at the time) woke me up, and as a 17-year-old, I wasn’t truly able to be as elated as they were.

The old tradition of brewing Yule ale and drinking in honor of the Æsir, friends, and kinfolk also remained in the time following Christianization, with the law demanding people to brew enough as well as strong enough. However, people were now to drink in honor of Christ and the virgin Mary instead. [3] [4]The government still owns most of the lighthouses, and co-operate with local groups to keep them open for visits, tours, and accommodation. Others are privately owned and commercially operated. Since 1974, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has responsibility for Norway's lighthouse operations. Local associations now maintain some of the more historic buildings. It sounds like a stupid question, right? Well,I grew up with 25th December as the focal point of Christmas. I know many of you will have, too. But here in Norway, the focal point of the celebration is very much the evening of the 24th December. Overlooking the renowned bird sanctuary island of Runde, this lighthouse offers captivating views of the Norwegian Sea. It serves as a vital navigational aid for ships and provides visitors with an opportunity to witness diverse bird species. Tungenes Lighthouse (Randaberg)