A bergfrue, or "mountain fairy," is a figure from Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as a beautiful female spirit or fairy associated with mountains and nature. These beings are believed to protect the mountains, and they can be both benevolent and malevolent, depending on how they are treated by humans. In some stories, they are known to lure travelers into the mountains or help them find their way. The concept reflects the deep connection between the natural landscape and cultural beliefs in the region.
Norway's national flower is the Peramidal Saxifrage
Norway's national flower is called Bergfrue. (Saxifraga cotyledon) In English it is called Pyramidal Saxifrage.The reason why someone answered heather is because there was a program on the radio a few years ago where people should vote for a national flower. However the Bergfrue was named Norway's official flower in 1935.Norway's national flower is called Bergfrue. (Saxifraga cotyledon) In English it is called Pyramidal Saxifrage.The reason why someone answered heather is because there was a program on the radio a few years ago where people should vote for a national flower. However the Bergfrue was named Norway's official flower in 1935.
Norway has 2 national flowers. Bergfrue (Saxifraga cotyledon) that has been Norway's national flower since 1935 and Røsslyng (Calluna vulgaris) that has been Norway's national flower since 1976.