Velkommen til Trønderland!

En løssluppen guide om Trondheim, Trønderland og trøndere

Trå inn i hjertet av Norges skjulte perle, Trønderriket, hvor...

Tania Winther
Tania Winther

Tania Winther is an artist, designer, poet, writer, performer, and voice-over actress whose work explores identity, belonging, and the passage of time. Some may know her as The Poetic Designer, a pseudonym that reflects her seamless fusion of creativity across multiple disciplines.

Living in Norway with an Australian accent, she navigates themes of identity and belonging.

Tania has lived and worked across different cultures, shaping a unique perspective that permeates her storytelling. As a third-culture individual, she digs into themes of home, roots, and self-erasure, often blending poetry, prose, and philosophy to create deeply resonant narratives. Her artistic expression extends beyond words, as she also works visually, exploring the intersections of art and design.

She is the host of The Artful Exchange podcast, where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with artists, designers, and creative minds from around the world. Through this platform, she amplifies both emerging and established voices, bridging disciplines and perspectives.

As a voice-over actress, Tania brings stories to life through performance, lending her voice to various projects that range from poetic narrations to commercial work. Her passion for storytelling and communication is evident in every medium she works with.

Beyond her writing and performance, Tania has a keen interest in cultural identity and humor, which is reflected in her upcoming projects. From a poetic exploration of self-sacrifice to a witty travel guide about Trondheim and its people, her work spans both the profound and the playful.

Whether through words, art, voice, or design, Tania Winther continues to challenge boundaries, offering audiences a space for reflection, connection, and inspiration.

www.atelierwinther.no

 

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Trønderen

En Løssluppen guide om Trondheim, Trønderland og trøndere
Book #4 from the series: Trønderism

Velkommen til Trønderland!

En løssluppen guide om Trondheim, Trønderland og trøndere

Trå inn i hjertet av Norges skjulte perle, Trønderriket, hvor været er en altoppslukende samtale, humoren er like tørr som vinterlufta, og naturen føles som et ekstra familiemedlem.

I Trønderen får du et lynkurs i hvordan du ikke bare overlever, men også trives i...

Timeless Roots Notebook - Planner

Book #1 from the series: Roots & Time

A Field Notebook For seekers, wanderers, and wonders. Where the past takes root, and the future finds its way. This is more than a blank notebook. It’s a quiet companion. Inside, you’ll discover scattered lines of poetry, small whispers from the author’s own hand, waiting for you on every second page.They are here to stir your thoughts, spark...

Notes From Trønderland: Æ E I A Æ Å SJØ!

Book #3 from the series: Trønderism

You are holding Notes from Trønderland. A notebook crafted for wanderers, note-takers, and anyone brave enough to weather both the storms and the dialect of Norway’s most famously unpredictable region. Whether you’re visiting Trondheim or Trønderland for the first time or have lived among Trønders all your life, may this notebook capture your...

Other Writing

Dear Creative Souls,

It’s 2 AM. I should be asleep, but instead, I’m scribbling ideas in the dark, trying not to wake the house. One project leads to another. An unfinished poem turns into a film concept, a painting morphs into a book. My mind is a carousel that never stops turning. Sound familiar?

The life of a multicreative is exhilarating and exhausting all at once. The thrill of new ideas fuels us, but so does the endless cycle of inspiration and unfinished projects. Some days, it feels...

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Praise

Barbara Harrison
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
Allow an afternoon or a lifetime, depending on how deeply you wish to dive into the quirky central region of Norway known as Trøndelag. This is one contemporary guidebook that lives up to its subtitle with guides to the land, the people, the language, and dating in the region.

– Barbara Harrison

What stands out most is the book’s impressive breadth—covering everything from dialect breakdowns and dry humour, to skiing traditions, weather quirks, and cultural etiquette.

With over 40 chapters and bonus sections, Winther offers an expansive, immersive look into Trønder life that is both informative and entertaining.

The book’s greatest joy lies in its tone: witty, playful, and self-aware. Winther’s voice shines through in every anecdote, making readers feel like they’re receiving a local’s personal tour peppered with inside jokes.

Her mastery of cultural nuance—especially the delicate art of understatement and the infamous Law of Jante—adds depth beyond the laughs.

The inclusion of dialect dictionaries, crash courses, and whimsical illustrations brings added texture and accessibility.

A minor critique is that at times, the whimsical style edges toward over-explanation, which may overwhelm readers seeking a quicker read. A tighter narrative could enhance clarity in places.

Still, this book is a delightful guide for travellers, expats, or anyone curious about Norway’s quirkiest corner.

– Jeffrey Aitken

A very nice book! As a foreigner who has been living in Trøndelag for eight years, I found it really entertaining. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a light and pleasant read – especially for those of us who’ve come to know Trøndelag from the inside.

– Silvia St.

Blog

Workshops and Talks on Cultural Diversity, Third Culture kids and Beyond

Workshops & Talks

Exploring Identity & Cultural Belonging

Do you want to understand the layered experience of being from everywhere and nowhere at once?

Welcome! I offer workshops and talks that explore the complexities of Norwegian culture, cultural diversity, and third culture identity, all through a personal, poetic, and often humorous lens.

Topics I cover:

Norway with Nuance

A deep-dive into the quirks, contradictions, and quiet beauty of Norwegian culture from "dugnad" and dialects to...

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My book 'The Trønders' is out in Norwegian too now! Want to learn more?

Trønderen - En løssluppen guide om Trondhiem, Trønderland og trøndere.

"Æ e klar," sier trønderen. Men betyr det egentlig det?
Dette er ikke bare ei bok – det er et kjærlighetsbrev og en skråblikk-guide til et folk og et språk som har forvirra meg hele livet… og som jeg likevel kalle hjem.

Å skrive The Trønders, ei bok, et eventyr og et skråblikk tilbake til røttene mine.

Noen bøker skriver man fordi man . Ikke fordi man nødvendigvis vet hvordan, men fordi man går rundt med ei uro, en latter...

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Have You Caught a Case of Trønderism? Yes, it’s contagious. No, there’s no

Yes, it’s contagious. No, there’s no vaccine. And yes, I invented the word.

Trønderism: noun (Trøhn-der-izm)

A mysterious condition marked by an unshakable love for wool socks, an accent thicker than a ‘sodd’ stew, and the uncanny ability to say “æ e klar” while being absolutely, 100%, not ready.

Let’s break it down.

You know you’re dealing with Trønderism when you enter a room and someone grunts “mhm” or “mmmm” or “hmmmm” in five different intonations, all of which somehow mean “hello,” “how are...

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