The medium-sized goat then steps onto the other bridge and again, the troll jumps up to eat him. The troll agrees and the small goat crosses. The small one says if he waits, another bigger goat will come next and he'll make a much better meal. The small one goes first, and the troll immediately jumps up and threatens to eat him. In “De tre bukkene Bruse” (The Three Billy Goats Gruff) ( AT122E), three billy goats want to cross a bridge that has a troll underneath. Even animals have been known to outsmart trolls. If you're caught by a troll, then outwitting it may be your only way of survival. Trolls may be renowned for their size, but they're also known for their stupidity.
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Vasstrollet (The Sea Monster), Theodor Kittelsen, 1881 How to escape For example, I was hiking in Sangefjell recently with a Norwegian friend who informed me that the reason there are rocks littered everywhere is because trolls on opposite mountains tend to throw them at each other during the night. Yet, in the daytime it is sometimes possible to find evidence of where the trolls have been. Luckily, most trolls hide during the day, as sunlight turns them to stone. Furthermore, trolls have an exceptional sense of smell and if they catch your scent, it can be pretty difficult to escape. You might think their size would make them very hard to miss, but trolls can blend in extremely well with surrounding nature. Trolls are often bigger than humans, and some can even be as big as the mountains themselves. However, in the interest of specificity (and, by extension, your safety), when we refer to trolls in this guide, we consider the three Us: they are ugly, unpleasant and (h)umungous. The word “troll” is sometimes used in Scandinavian folklore as an umbrella term to describe a whole variety of different creatures. Read more: The Mythology of Norwegian Trolls We wouldn't want to insult an experienced fairy-tale traveller such as yourself by going over the basics, but here's a quick refresher just to jog your memory. You can find them everywhere from cute souvenirs in giftshops to big statues in forests. Perhaps the most famous fairy-tale creature in Norway is the troll.
Where: Mountains, forests and under bridges Skogtroll (The Forest Troll), Theodore Kittelsen, pre 1892
So far the database only exists in Norwegian, but if you want to read the stories for yourself, we have added the catalogue number for each story after the title. Most of the stories in this collection can be found in the University of Oslo's digital collection of fairy-tales and myths. Therefore, you're probably feeling pretty confident about your chances of surviving whatever horrors are lurking in the Norwegian mountains.Īll the same, it can never hurt to be too prepared. You've probably successfully hidden from the giants of the Cornish coast, out-screamed the banshees in Ireland, and fended off the Beast of Gévaudan with doggie treats. Not to worry! We've compiled this guide to ensure that you can enjoy all Norway has to offer without risking your immortal soul.Īs an experienced fairy-tale traveller, we have no doubt that you've wrangled with monsters before. The strange music that you can't seem to help but follow… The mountain outside your window that you could've sworn wasn't there yesterday. The thing that lurks just beneath the surface of the water. So, you're thinking of travelling to Norway? No doubt you've heard all about the famous Norwegian sights: the fjords, the aurora borealis, the smelly fish that's somehow become a Christmas tradition, and you want to experience it all for yourself? We don't blame you!īut perhaps you're unaware of the perils of your travels? Here, we don't mean the natural perils – we're talking about the unnatural ones. Soria Moria slott (Soria Moria Castle), Theodor Kittelsen, 1900ĭiscover the fascinating creatures of Norwegian fairytales and mythology, and how to protect yourself should you encounter one!
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