Fast Facts
What is Oslo?
Along with much of the world, Norwegians celebrate this holiday every year on May 1.
Viking king who later became a saint. His feast day has been celebrated for over 900 years in Norway.
Who is St. Olav?
This image on the 200-Krone note represents "the sea that feeds us."
What is a fish?
The Norwegian flag is customarily stored in this way, instead of being folded.
What is rolled into a cylinder?
For this May holiday, the Norwegian royalty traditionally come out to greet the people.
What is Constitution Day?
A Norwegian explorer who was the first person believed to reach the South Pole and also first person believed to sail through the Northwest Passage.
Who was Roald Almundsen?
This image on the 100-Krone note represents "the sea that brings us out into the world."
What is a viking ship?
This is the approximate population of Norway as of 2021.
What is 5.3 million?
This popular Norwegian schoolyard game involves hitting a ball with your arms, legs and chest, without using your hands.
What is basse?
The Norwegian skier who is the most decorated Winter Olympian in history, with a total of 15 medals.
Who is Marit Bjørgen?
This image on the 50-Krone note represents "the sea that binds us together."
What is a lighthouse?
This is a former name for the city of Oslo.
What is Kristiana?
This holiday commemorating the greatness of an ancient Norwegian King has been celebrated for over 900 years in Norway!
What is St. Olav's (or Olaf's) Day?
The Norwegian explorer who said about the balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki.
Who was Thor Heyerdahl?
This image on the 500-Krone note represents "the sea that gives us prosperity."
What is a sailboat?
This important international recognition is awarded in Oslo.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
This is Norway's oldest ski resort, built in 1920.
What is Geilo?
Norwegian Chess Grandmaster, who became Grandmaster at age 13!
Who is Magnus Carlsen?
This image on the 1000-Krone note represent "the sea that carries us forward."
What are waves?