🌲 Norwegian Folktales -- Magical Stories for Kids of All Ages

🌲 Norwegian Folktales -- Magical Stories for Kids of All Ages

Welcome to our collection of Norwegian folktales! Here you can explore the best-loved treasures of Norwegian folklore, from Asbjørnsen and Moe to the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the tales of Ash Lad. Our folktales are timeless, and they teach children important values through exciting stories.

Looking for Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, or other international classics? We recommend our large collection of well-known tales from around the world here.

Explore our classic tale of the pancake and other beloved stories that have been shared for generations. From trolls and magical creatures to brave heroes and Norwegian folktales with a Sami touch, our stories offer both entertainment and wisdom in an engaging and educational way.

No collection of folktales would be complete without honoring the cleverest of them all: Ash Lad! This humble but sharp-witted figure represents the Norwegian folk spirit and proves that cleverness always wins over brute strength. We've gathered everything you need to know, including fun facts and background. Read more about Ash Lad -- Norway's coolest folktale hero here!

Behind the preservation of these treasures stand the legendary collectors Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. Their tireless work in the 1800s ensured that these oral tales became part of Norway's national heritage. Their contribution to Norwegian literature is priceless and has inspired generations. Get to know Asbjørnsen and Moe and their life's work.

Explore All Our Folktales

Adventure awaits! Dive into our wonderful Norwegian folktales and discover the wondrous stories that have always delighted readers. They're sure to charm you too!

East of the Sun and West of the Moon (White Bear King Valemon) 🐻‍❄️East of the Sun and West of the Moon (White Bear King Valemon) 🐻‍❄️Mumle Goose-Egg: The Magic Egg That Became a Hero 🥚Mumle Goose-Egg: The Magic Egg That Became a Hero 🥚Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!Halvor and Soria Moria CastleHalvor and Soria Moria CastleAsh Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲Ash Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐
The Princess Who Could Not Be Silenced ⚜️ A Classic Norwegian FolktaleThe Princess Who Could Not Be Silenced ⚜️ A Classic Norwegian FolktaleAsh Lad sets off with a dead crow chick, a willow band, and a broken bowl -- and uses them to silence the princess.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Text and Tale by Asbjørnsen and Moe 🐐🐐🐐The three Billy Goats Gruff must cross the bridge where a feared troll lives to reach the green summer pastures.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon (White Bear King Valemon) 🐻‍❄️East of the Sun and West of the Moon (White Bear King Valemon) 🐻‍❄️A girl promises a white bear she will never look at him at night -- but when she breaks that promise, she must cross mountains and seas to find him again.
Ash Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲Ash Lad and the Troll's Contest 🌲Ash Lad tricks a troll into chopping wood for him -- and finally into cutting open its own belly in a porridge-eating contest.
The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!A pancake springs to life, rolls out the door, and outruns everyone who tries to catch it -- until a clever pig comes along.
Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓Ash Lad and the Good Helpers ⚓Ash Lad builds a magical ship and gathers a crew of strange helpers to win the princess and half the kingdom.
Halvor and Soria Moria CastleHalvor and Soria Moria CastleHalvor, who never does anything but poke at the ashes, sets off to sea and finds himself fighting trolls to free three enchanted princesses.