Crown Prince Haakon Visited Norsk Dun in Mysen

Crown Prince Haakon visited Norsk Dun in Mysen on March 4 to learn more about Norwegian production, national brand identity and how Norwegian businesses use the Made in Norway origin mark to strengthen their international position.

Crown Prince Haakon during his visit to Norsk Dun in Mysen. Photo: The Norwegian Royal House

During the visit, the Crown Prince Regent was given a tour of the production facilities, accompanied by CEO Kari Setsaas. He gained insight into how local production contributes to employment, skills development and value creation in the region. The tour also provided an overview of how sustainability and circular economy principles are integrated into the company's operations.

Crown Prince Haakon tours the production facilities at Norsk Dun. Photo: The Norwegian Royal House

Norsk Dun was established in 1939 and produces duvets and pillows at its factory in Mysen in Indre Østfold. The company is one of few in Europe that still maintains full local production of down products, supplying both the Norwegian market and export.

Crown Prince Haakon tries his hand at production at Norsk Dun. Photo: The Norwegian Royal House

As part of the visit, the Crown Prince had the opportunity to try his hand at the production process and make his own pillow, which was labelled with the Made in Norway origin mark. The origin mark was created to highlight products and services of Norwegian origin, on the initiative of Innovation Norway.

After the tour, Crown Prince Haakon met several Norwegian businesses that hold the Made in Norway origin mark. The Crown Prince Regent was presented with products and solutions from the companies Woodling, Rottefella, Muzziball, Jøtul and Paxster.

Crown Prince Haakon meets Norwegian businesses holding the Made in Norway origin mark. Photo: The Norwegian Royal House