Stegastein, Aurlandsfjellet
Photo: Knut Bry

Stegastein in Aurlandsfjellet. Photo: Knut Bry

Architectural ‘Detour’

News and events //

Road trips are often considered the best way to explore the scenery in foreign countries. By taking a detour on the road in Norway, you may find some surprising architectural gems. Now, some of these scenic highlights can be experienced without crossing the Atlantic. See the exhibit at Parsons in NYC, Dec 4th through Jan 19th.

Liv Ullmann film series at BAM in Brooklyn, NY

News and events //

As the legendary Liv Ullmann comes to BAM this November as the director of "A Streetcar Named Desire", BAMcinématek celebrates her film career in this series showcasing her most incredible performances. Series screened from 24 November. All films in Swedish with English subtitles.

A Streetcar Named Desire in New York

News and events //

Liv Ullmann — whose soul-baring performances in the films of Ingmar Bergman defined an era —directs A Streetcar Named Desire performed at Brooklyn Academy of Music 27 November - 20 December. Special events: 3 December Belle Rêve Gala and 7 December Artist Talk with Ms. Ullmann.

Norwegian Christmas at Union Station

News and events //

For the 13th year in a row, The Royal Norwegian Embassy celebrates the Christmas season with the people of Washington D.C. with a series of events and concerts in various venues, as well as a 32-foot Christmas tree and Train Exhibit at Union Station.

Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen

Embassy // 10/7/2009 //

Read a letter from Wegger Chr. Strommen, Ambassador of Norway to the United States:

Random facts about Norway

News and events // 10/20/2009 //

Did you know that there are more Norwegian descendants living in the United States than there are Norwegians in Norway (6 mill. vs. 4,8 mill.) and that Norway is nicknamed ”The Land of the Midnight Sun?” Read more random facts about Norway here.

Biometric Passports

Embassy // 11/25/2009 //

Note: Changes in date for biometric passports has been postponed from December 1 to March 1. From March 1, 2010, it will no longer be possible to apply for a new passport through the Norwegian Honorary Consulates. Only Embassies and Consulates General (list provided below) will be able to receive applications after this date.

Architectural ‘Detour’

Liv Ullmann film series at BAM in Brooklyn, NY

A Streetcar Named Desire in New York

Norwegian Christmas at Union Station

Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen

Random facts about Norway

Biometric Passports

Norway - the official site in the United States