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Nature and Outdoor Life
Learn about Norwegian nature and outdoor life — fjords, mountains, forests and the right to roam.
Nature is extremely important to Norwegians. Here are the words you need to talk about Norwegian nature:
Nature words
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| fjord | /fjor/ | Hardangerfjorden er vakker. — Hardangerfjord is beautiful. |
| fjell | /fjel/ | Vi går på tur i fjellet. — We go hiking in the mountains. |
| skog | /skoog/ | Skogen er full av bær. — The forest is full of berries. |
| elv | /elv/ | Elven renner fort. — The river flows fast. |
| nordlys | /nor-lüs/ | Nordlyset er fantastisk! — The northern lights are fantastic! |
| midnattssol | /mid-nats-sool/ | Midnattssolen skinner. — The midnight sun shines. |
| ski | /shee/ | Nordmenn er født med ski på beina! — Norwegians are born with skis on their feet! |
| bær | /bær/ | Vi plukker blåbær i skogen. — We pick blueberries in the forest. |
Allemannsretten — The Right to Roam
Allemannsretten is a Norwegian law giving everyone the right to move freely in nature — even on private land! You can camp, pick berries and swim anywhere as long as you respect nature and keep your distance from houses. Norwegians are very proud of this right!
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