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You are here Inspire me Winter in the fjords Eat like a Viking

Eat like a Viking. Put everything on the table!

The Vikings did tapas

The Vikings had a much more varied and exciting diet than we might imagine. They ate varied local produce and their food habits were inspired by their forays to the continent. They ate everything from bread and porridge to the meat of sheep and cattle, and fish and shellfish. They had milk and cheese, and they ate herbs, berries, apples and seaweed. The Vikings also brewed beer and mead. The most prosperous Vikings even had wine, which they procured through trade or raids. 

When the Vikings served food, they generally served everything on the table at the same time. Like tapas or a buffet. There were no three or five course meals. Almost everything has changed since the Viking Age, but a real Viking would nod in recognition if he visited Fjord Norway today. The menu is varied, local and international! 
 

The international menu today

If you make a foray to Fjord Norway, Norwegian food will be an important ingredient for a successful experience. Authentic, Norwegian and local food must be tried and tested. Traditional Norwegian dishes with an international twist may well be a revelation for the taste buds.

You will find almost everything in Fjord Norway, which can rightfully call itself a mighty culinary realm. This realm extends from the fjords to the cities, from Ægir  BrewPub in Flåm to Lysverket restaurant in Bergen. From local cheese production in the Nærøyfjord to the fantastic variety of produce on offer in the Stavanger region. You can almost navigate by following the food experiences dotted across the region. Stavanger was in fact the first city in Norway, outside Oslo, to be awarded a Michelin star. Renaa restaurant received the well-deserved and long-awaited accolade in 2016. Respect!

Cold winter or wet autumn. Let your taste buds and taste decide the destination. Go Viking. Visit the fjords and Fjord Norway between October and April.

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    Ægir is our very own brewery, which opened in 2007 and is one of the best craft breweries in Norway.

    The building is inspired by Norse mythology and reminiscent of a stave church. Inside are driftwood walls, dragon heads and a feature fireplace…

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    Bryggen Tracteursted serves traditional food based on solid craftsmanship a modern cuisine inspired by Norwegian and Hanseatic traditions.

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    On a small island near Bergen is one of the finest seafood restaurants in Norway.

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    RE-NAA is a two-star Guide-Michelin restaurant in Stavanger City Center, at street level in Eilert Smith Hotel. The award-winning Sven Erik Renaa offers his very best for 22 guests in the restaurants. Reserve a table and be part of a very special…

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    Renaa Matbaren (upstairs) is an informal, yet stylish eatery with urban bistro atmosphere, vibrant yet comfortable, with friendly staff and efficient service. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.  An excellent venue for friends, colleagues…

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    Renaa: Xpress is located in the Stavanger culture house in the middle of the city centre. There is a large restaurant indoors, and a lovely outdoor area; the city's best sheltered spot. They offer freshly made and gorgeous breakfast, lunch, snacks,…

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    4006 Stavanger

    An intimate restaurant with 30 seats in the heart of Stavanger city center with a high-quality menu with a focus on local ingredients in season - in a warm atmosphere. The chefs are real food nerds who have the perfect as a minimum, but at the same…

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