Bunad anticipation: traditional costume lock at Oslo Airport for the national holiday!

Bunad anticipation: traditional costume lock at Oslo Airport for the national holiday!

Flughafen Oslo, Norwegen - On May 16 and 17, 2025, a new special gate for travelers in traditional national costume, known as Bunad, will open at Oslo Airport. This facility takes place shortly before the Norwegian national holiday on May 17, a day on which many Norwegians travel to take part in celebrations across the country. The initiative for the so -called costume gate originally comes from a single traveler and has now become a solid tradition. The Bunadsslusa, as the gate is called, is festively decorated with Norwegian flags in order to highlight the cultural importance of the costume. [Businesportal-Norway] reports that the insurance company Tryg Forsikring recommends traveling in a bunad and taking silver with you as hand luggage during the flight.

The connection to the local traditions and the identity of the Norwegians is strongly represented in the Bunad. Over 80% of women and 20% of men in Norway have a bunad, whereby there are more than 450 regional variations. These traditional robes often consist of wool and include hand -embroidered designs. While women typically wear a embroidered white blouse, a woolen apron and suitable accessories such as headgear and silver jewelry, the men's version consists of a white shirt, a colored vest and a pair of wool, supplemented by a hat and leather shoes. The bunads are not only fashion, but also a significant cultural identity that is often chosen for special occasions such as the national holiday, weddings or baptisms.

special luggage regulations

The above -mentioned recommendations of Tryg Forsikring also include important guidelines regarding the take -away in the hand luggage. This means that traditional meters are not allowed, and cakes cannot be transported in hand luggage, since cream is classified as a liquid. For bunads of over 40,000 NOK, the conclusion of a special Bunad insurance is advisable in order to minimize the risk of loss in shipping as an abandoned luggage. There are often reports of lost costumes, which is why it is safer to carry them in hand luggage.

cultural importance of the bunad

The Bunad has a deeply rooted cultural importance in Norway. Many people wear them for sentimental reasons or to represent their origin and identity. Bunads are not only clothing, but also symbols for different cultural concepts, including strength and sacred trinity. Bunads such as those known from the East Telemark, which has become known with red shirts and varying embroidery, as well as the Hardanger Bunad, which includes a striking white apron and a red vest. The manufacturing costs for a bunad vary between 20,000 and 80,000 NOK, depending on the origin and the materials used.

The national holiday on May 17th remains the most common reason to wear a bunad. Whether at parades or private celebrations - the carriers of the costumes express the rich cultural heritage of Norway. [Norwaytoday] emphasizes that the costumes of different regions also have emotional values ​​for the carriers.