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DISCOVER NORWAY: Seven unmissable events in July 

Comedy festivals, Pride marches and summer events are among the great activities happening across Norway during July. 

Published: 27 June 2023 16:55 CEST
Updated: 1 July 2023 08:54 CEST
Pictured is the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
These are the best events happening in Norway in July. Pictured is the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. Photo by Joshua Kettle on Unsplash

Oslo Pride parade 

The biggest Pride parade in Norway takes to the streets of Oslo on July 1st. The route will begin in Grønland and stretches all the way to the town hall. 

The parade begins at 1pm. Organisers write that Grønlandsleiret/Vaterland/Spektrum and Grensen are the best places to join this year’s parade.  

Participants are asked to bring water and dress for the weather if there is rain. Alcohol is forbidden as it would break the rules on drinking in public. 

The 10-year anniversary of the 7 Fjell Bryggeri

On the other side of the country, at the beginning of July, the brewery the 7 Fjell Bryggeri will hold a number of events to mark ten years of business. 

The party will run between midday and 11pm at the brewery, located at Fjellsdalen 5. The beginning of the afternoon will be marked with family events, serving hot dogs and soda and will feature a bouncy castle. Children will have free entry. 

Throughout the rest of the day, there will be food trucks, live music and standup delivered in the traditional Bergen standup. 

A number of other breweries will be making the trip to Bergen for attendees to sample their wares. Tickets start from 200 kroner per person. 

Stavernfestivalen

Stavernfestivalen is an annual music festival that takes place in the small town of Stavern in Larvik Municipality at the Larvik Golf Arena. It has been running strong for more than 20 years.

The festival usually takes place in July (from July 6th to July 8th this year), and tens of thousands of people visit the event.

As of the time of writing, confirmed performers for the 2023 Stavernfestivalen include Karpe, Kygo, Nial Horan, Tyga, Dagny, Ice Spice, and many others. You can find the full line-up on the official festival website.

Remember that you’ll need to show an ID before entering and that the festival has strict age requirement rules in place – both are common for most major festivals in Norway.

Tickets for the festival are still available online. 

Molde International Jazz Festival

The Molde International Jazz Festival, also known as Moldejazz, is among the oldest jazz festivals in Europe. It takes place every year in July – this year, the festival will run from July 17th to 22nd – and it has been bringing joy to jazz lovers in Norway since 1961.

If you’re into jazz and staying in Norway for the summer, going to Moldejazz is a must. Tickets can be bought on the festival’s website. 

Oslo Humorfest 

Between July 5th and July 8th, the SALT art and culture centre in Oslo will hold a comedy festival featuring improv, shows and traditional standup. 

A number of comedians famous in both Norway and other countries will feature, such as recent Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Venn. Day passes and tickets to each individual show are available. 

Slottsfjell

Slottsfjell is one of Norway’s most popular rock and pop music festivals. It takes place in Tønsberg in eastern Norway and has been a hit with audiences since its launch in 2003.

The 2023 edition of Slottsfjell will take place from July 12th to 13th. Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X, Zara Larsson, Klovner I Kamp and Sondre Justad are among those to have been confirmed to be performing. 

Olav’s festival 

The Trondheim International Olaf Festival begins at the end of July and runs into August. The event, held in Trondheim around the stunning Nidaros Cathedral, will feature music and cultural performances. The festival is centred around the belief in diverse artistic and cultural expressions. 

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The key info you need to know about fishing in Norway

Norway is widely considered one of the best fly-fishing locations in the world. Whether you've planned a trip or always wanted to give fishing a go, you'll need to get up to speed with the rules.

Published: 7 June 2024 13:22 CEST
The key info you need to know about fishing in Norway

Fishing has traditionally been a cornerstone of the Norwegian economy, and the country’s seafood is considered some of the best in the world.

The country still has a large fishing industry, but recreational angling probably attracts the most interest these days.

This is because the country is considered one of the best destinations in the world to cast a line due to its clear and bountiful freshwater lakes and rivers.

Whether you’re located in Oslo or above the Arctic Circle, you are likely to be near a good spot, too.

The rules for fishing are typically divided into two categories: freshwater and saltwater.

Saltwater fishing

You don’t need a permit to fish, and you can fish from land when you aren’t in built-up areas. You can also cast a line from a jetty in other areas.

Anglers can only use handheld tackle, and it is illegal to catch species that require gear other than handheld tackle. There are also minimum size requirements to catch certain species.

There are also regulations on the minimum size of the fish you catch, boat drivers must have a boating licence, and life jackets must be worn in the vessel.

When fishing, you must be at least 100 metres from the nearest fish farm. It is also illegal to sell your catch, but you can give it away.

Only tourists with a registered camp or guide can take their fish products out of the country, with weight limits also in place.

Furthermore, spiny dogfish, basking shark, porbeagle, blue ling, lobster, bluefin tuna, silk shark, eel, and wrasse are protected species and cannot be caught. You cannot catch cod in the Oslofjord, either.

Some species, such as redfish, cod, halibut, and Greenland halibut, are also protected during the year. Halibut above 2 metres long must also be released.

More information on the regulations can be found on the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries website.

Freshwater fishing

Those who want to fish freshwater in Norway will typically need to purchase a licence from the local rights holder. Local sports shops and tourist offices will have more information on where to purchase the fishing licence.

There will also be local fishing rules and a fishing season for fish like salmon (typically between June and August).

When fishing for migratory fish, like salmon, you can only use worms, lures, spinners, wobblers and flies as bait. There are also restrictions on hook sizes, or single hooks, the maximum gape size is 15 mm, and for double/treble hooks, it is 13 mm.

There is a national fishing fee of 329 kroner for salmon, Arctic char and other fish that migrate upstream that can be purchased online. This is paid in addition to any local fishing licence fees.

Catch and release?

In almost all cases, you can keep your fish and eat it if you want. This is due to the Norwegian right to roam and forage.

However, local restrictions may mean there are certain types of fish you need to release, furthermore prohibited species and those not meeting the minimum size requirements must also be released.

The exception to this rule is if it is clear that the fish will not survive in the wild.

Catch and release is a growing trend in Norway and is something you can choose to do, too, if you wish.

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