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Pølse and potato by Trondheim's fjord. Also, Hell.

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Traveling to Norway with kids? Prepare them: They're going to have to help tidy up, or you'll never get anywhere. Today, we pack up and get Reidar's rorbu sorted, then point the White Whale north for Trondheim and beyond. We don't know this yet, but when we get there, we'll find out why you should bring your own cookware when traveling in Norway. Here's the deal when you rent a place in Norway , whether it's a hytte or an apartment: You clean up after yourself, unless otherwise specified. Hotels don't require that, of course, and some AirBnB or VRBO rentals will include cleaning in the rate. This is something Norwegians take seriously. It's not just a matter of rules but personal responsibility and integrity. Leaving a place without cleaning it up is shameful . Now to explain that to the offspring … getting kids to (a) get out of bed, (b) pack up their stuff, (c) help tidy up, and (d) do all of the above in a timely manner so we can get the he