Until the mid-1860s , the songs " Sønner av Norge " and " Norges Skaal " were commonly regarded as the Norwegian national anthems , with " Sønner av Norge " being most recognised . " Ja , vi elsker dette landet " gradually came to be recognised as a national anthem from the mid-1860s . Until the early 20th century , however , both " Sønner av Norge " and " Ja , vi elsker " were used alongside , with " Sønner av Norge " being preferred in official situations . In 2011 , the song " Mitt lille land " featured prominently in all the memorial ceremonies following the 2011 Norway attacks and was described by the media as " a new national anthem " . On the Norwegian Constitution Day in 2012 , the NRK broadcast was opened with " Mitt lille land "
2011 Norway attacks
2011 Norway attacks
Ja, vi elsker dette landet