In a workshop tucked away in the countryside of western Victoria, a fiddlemaker creates unique Norwegian instruments, helping to spice up the dying craft. Traditionally used to play Norwegian folk ...

These gloves, although not crash tested, are comfortable and provide excellent tactile feeling unlike other ‘winter gloves’ I’ve owned and used. The quality of the gloves is excellent meaning the ...

The Hardanger Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Norway. The remote nature of Norway's fjords has long posed challenges for transportation and connectivity, making everyday life in these areas ...

SYMPATHETIC STRINGS highlights the fiddle makers, musicians, dancers and apprentices who have formed an ardent, close-knit community of folk tradition practice around Norway’s beloved national ...

APPRAISER: So in the Hardanger fiddle world, Telemark, especially Bo, Telemark, which is where this instrument was made, is extremely important in the history of Hardanger fiddles. So notice on top, ...

Maija Lindaas, a Moorhead native now living in Norway, plays the 2025 Hardanger fiddle, which hundreds of people had a hand in creating. It started as a block of wood and will debut Thursday night at ...

I’ve actually never owned a one-piece rider suit, but I definitely see the appeal for touring and commuting applications. One-piece suits make a lot of sense for both types of riders, and now KLIM has ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Bo’ Pgd. 1870. Ellef Johnsen ...

Bud Larsen, Hardanger Fiddle maker and teacher, looks at part of a fiddle a student is making. It is part of a growing community of fiddle makers marking the 200th anniversary of the first arrival by ...

This evocation of an aspect of country life is part of a radical reinterpretation of Edvard Grieg’s 19 Norske Folkeviser (19 Norwegian Folk Songs), composed in 1896. The first piece in the cycle is ...

Perched in scenic Odda, Hardanger Hotel offers breathtaking fjord views. Historic charm meets modern comfort. Guests enjoy local cuisine and easy access to hiking trails.