Norwegian stories
Discover a folktale at your level. Tap words for English help as you read.
De tre bukkene Bruse
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three goats, one bridge, and a hungry troll who picks the wrong opponent.
Pannekaken
The Runaway Pancake
A pancake escapes the frying pan. Can it outrun everyone who wants a bite?
Hvorfor bjørnen er stubbrumpet
Why the Bear Has a Short Tail
A clever fox, a trusting bear, and some very bad fishing advice.
Den sjuende far i huset
The Seventh Father in the House
A tired traveler asks for a bed. Each old man sends him to an even older father.
Mannen som skulle stelle hjemme
The Husband Who Kept House
He thinks housework is easy. Soon there is spilled cream and a cow on the roof.
Askeladden som kappåt med trollet
The Boy Who Outwitted the Troll
Askeladden takes on a hungry troll with a sack, some porridge, and a clever plan.
God dag, mann! Økseskaft
Good Day, Sir! Axe Handle
A ferryman rehearses his answers. Unfortunately, his visitor has different questions.
Askeladden og de gode hjelperne
Askeladden and the Good Helpers
A ship that sails on land, six unusual friends, and a king with impossible demands.
Prinsessen som ingen kunne målbinde
The Princess Who Had an Answer for Everything
No one can outtalk the princess. Then Askeladden arrives with a bag of odd objects.
Soria Moria slott
Soria Moria Castle
A distant golden castle, an enchanted ring, and a journey guided by the west wind.
Kvitebjørn kong Valemon
White Bear King Valemon
A princess follows a white bear into an enchanted world, then must find him again.
Østenfor sol og vestenfor måne
East of the Sun, West of the Moon
A brave girl follows the four winds to find a prince beyond the edge of the map.
