r/Nordiccountries

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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 8 days ago
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Looking for esoteric Scandinavian & Nordic lore for worldbuilding project

Hello!

I’m working on a personal fantasy project centered on a cold continental mainland named Lôthen- a land of fjords, boreal hinterlands, mountain passes and ancient maritime roots.

Beyond designing creatures, I want to build grounded cultures shaped by regional winter traditions, sea superstitions and local land spirits.

(Quick context: I’m a native South Asian who studied in Europe. This is a non-commercial passion project. I care deeply about respectful inspiration rather than flattening myths into generic Vikings or copy-pasting traditions, and I'd love your advice on how to properly credit regional lore in my project notes!)

If you carry Scandinavian or Nordic heritage or study the region and its history, I’d love your input on:

- Hinterland & parish folklore; on local forest, mountain and farmstead traditions beyond standard Viking tropes (lesser known Viking-age lore is still VERY welcome though :D)

- Sacred places & rites; ancient cairns (røys) , sacred groves, seasonal winter rites (jól/yule hearth practices) and mountain pass shrines.

- Maritime & sea lore; lesser known/interesting weather superstitions, fjord/coastal guardians, and drowned reefs.

- Naming styles - Micro-topography terms (for fjords, fells, skerries, glades), patronymic/matronymic structures and compound landscape names.

Drop a comment or DM if you have a favorite local legend, naming style, or advice on respectful representation. Thank you!

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u/Large_Difficulty_242 — 7 days ago
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The American delegation tried pushing the idea that all Greenlanders should get access to Fox News as part of the US-Danish agreement, according to Danish paper Berlingske

u/Anwallen — 10 days ago