News from the Norwegian Embassy in Washington

A perfect winter in Norway
	Norway has much to offer tourists in the winter: snow, mountains, fjords and the unique culture of the Sámi people. We invited Audun Pettersen, one of the people most actively involved in Norway’s tourist industry, to tell us about some of the activities he would recommend.Read more >

The ban on cluster munitions to take effect
	“It’s finally clear that the ban will take effect. Through this convention we’ve contributed to making the world safer, we’ve strengthened international humanitarian law and those affected will now finally get help,” says Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.Read more >

The Norwegian Ambassador joins scientists for discussion on climate change
	Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen will be in Richmond, Virgina this week to host a roundtable on the current state of climate change science with Virginia business and non-profit leaders.Read more >

Winter Sports & Industrial Design
	The history of sports and industrial design are heavily intertwined, and there are several examples of groundbreaking design pushing the boundaries and setting the stage for world records in sports. Read more >

Ice transformed into music
	At the Ice Music Festival in Geilo, the timing of the concerts is set by the moon and the music takes its resonance from the weather. Innovative use of nature’s own materials is front and centre at this one-of-a-kind music festival.Read more >

Travel + Leisure 2010 Design Award for Juvet Landscape Hotel
	“Juvet is a hotel in which the landscape is not a view but the theme of place.” Said renowned architect and jury member Rafael Viñoly. Juvet Landscape Hotel designed by Norwegian firm Jensen & Skodvin Architects took home the Travel + Leisure 2010 Design Award for Best Small Hotel.Read more >

Norwegian Architecture & Design on Facebook
	Learn more about Norwegian Architecture & Design, get updates about relevant events in the US and post news and photos.Read more >

Norway - the official site in the United States
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