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See. Lofoten Islands↗×2 pubs Take a Viking tour to experience the history and culture of this scenic archipelago.

Eat. fårikål Try Norway's national lamb-and-cabbage stew, often found on autumn menus. brunost Sample this sweet brown cheese, a classic Norwegian snack. king crab Indulge in this seafood delicacy, a highlight of Norwegian cuisine. tørrfisk Taste the dried cod, a traditional specialty of the region.

Stay. rorbu Stay in a traditional fisherman's red cabin built on the sea shore or over stilts.

Lonely PlanetOct 4, 2026

What to Eat and Drink in Norway

Abundant seafood, regional specialties, and cutting-edge cooking using hyperlocal, seasonal ingredients make eating in Norway a locavore’s delight.

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  • Børsen SpiseriRestaurantplace in Lofoten to try Norwegian lamb dishes
  • Elsewhere
  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodNorwayislands with wooden racks for drying Atlantic cod
  • fårikålRestaurantNorwaynational lamb-and-cabbage stew, often on autumn menus
  • BrunostRestaurantNorwaysweet brown cheese, a classic Norwegian snack
  • aquavitPubNorwaypotent dose of Norwegian culture made from potatoes and caraway
  • king crabRestaurantNorwayrich meat that rivals lobster, prepared steamed or baked
  • ribbeRestaurantNorwaystar of the Christmas table, pork belly with crispy rind
  • tørrfiskRestaurantNorwaydried cod, eaten as a snack or rehydrated and cooked
  • Emma’s DrømmekjøkkenRestaurantTromsø, Norwayrestaurant in Tromsø where reindeer is prevalent
  • BryggeloftetRestaurantBergen, NorwayBergen's oldest restaurant, atmospheric option for fish soup
  • KaffistovaRestaurantOslo, Norwayrestaurant in Oslo specializing in old-school Norwegian fare
  • bidosRestaurantNorwaytraditional stew made with reindeer, carrots and potatoes
  • Sami WeekFestivalTromsø, Norwaycultural experience in Tromsø for trying bidos
  • GudbrandsdalsostRestaurantNorwayfamous kind of brunost made with goat's and cow's milk
  • GeitostRestaurantNorwaybrunost made using only goat’s milk
  • fløtemysostRestaurantNorwaybrunost made using only cow’s milk
  • BacalaoRestaurantSvolvær, Norwaycasual harborside place in Svolvær to sample tørrfisk
  • FisketorgetRestaurantStavanger, Norwayseafood restaurant in Stavanger serving marinated salmon
  • MaaemoRestaurantOslo, Norwaythree-Michelin-starred restaurant in Oslo known for waffles
  • Haralds VaffelCaféOslo, NorwayOslo restaurant offering what could be the best waffles
  • multekremRestaurantNorwaydecadent dessert made of cloudberries, whipped cream, and sugar
  • Inderøy BrenneriRestaurantInderøy, Norwayboutique distillery at Berg Gård for aquavit tasting
  • VinmonopoletMarketNorwaystate-run liquor stores to buy aquavit
  • rømmegrøtRestaurantNorwaysour cream porridge, a staple Norwegian soul food
  • Hjerkinn FjellstueHotelNorwaymountain lodge serving authentic rømmegrøt
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AfarSep 23

12 Days, from Norway’s Fjords to Lapland’s Forests

For more than 130 years, Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express has gone beyond famous landmarks to reveal the people, traditions, and landscapes found along these Scandinavian shores.

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  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodTake a Viking tour.
  • Elsewhere
  • HurtigrutenFerry terminalBergen, NorwaySailed Norway’s coast for over 130 years.
  • Seven SistersSightHelgeland, NorwaySail past this mountain range.
  • TrollfjordSightHadsel, NorwaySail through the fjord.
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National GeographicAug 10

The ‘coolcation’ is trending—here’s where you should go in Europe

For many travellers, the image of the summer holiday is shifting. Instead of chasing the sun, more people are seeking destinations where cool mornings, fresh air and comfortable conditions make it ...

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  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodArctic archipelago, a haven for wildlife and adventure.
  • Hov GårdPlaceExplore beaches and mountain trails on horseback.
  • Låven RestaurantRestaurantServes seasonal dishes in a restored 1950s barn.
  • Lofoten Links Golf CoursePlaceOpen around the clock in June and July.
  • Elsewhere
  • Laugavegur TrailTrailLandmannalaugar, IcelandPasses through rainbow-coloured mountains and black sands.
  • HerðubreiðSightIcelandCalled the ‘Queen of Icelandic Mountains’.
  • EldgjáSightIcelandWorld’s largest volcanic canyon, reached by a walk.
  • FremrinámurSightIcelandColourful mineral deposits surround naturally heated springs.
  • Grand HotelHotelSopot, PolandAdmire belle époque villas and manicured gardens nearby.
  • Gofry pod ArkadamiIce cream shopSopot, PolandPopular stop for traditional waffles with cream and fruit.
  • MonciakAttractionSopot, PolandSopot’s lively pedestrian street.
  • Krzywy DomekAttractionSopot, PolandFairytale-like curves make it one of Poland’s most recognisable buildings.
  • Sopot LighthouseSightSopot, PolandOffers panoramic views over the town, beach and Baltic Sea.
  • Barrowland BallroomTheatreGlasgow, United KingdomLive music venue where artists from David Bowie to Metallica performed.
  • King Tut’s Wah Wah HutNightclubGlasgow, United KingdomFamous for discovering Oasis in 1993.
  • Loaded FriesRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomA favourite late-night stop on Sauchiehall Street.
  • Ubiquitous ChipRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomPairs Scottish classics with an atmospheric rooftop terrace.
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomOne of Scotland’s most visited attractions.
  • Topeliuksen Polku Nature TrailTrailLake Saimaa, FinlandOffers a perspective after dark with light installations.
  • Lakeland GTEPlaceLake Saimaa, FinlandOperates environmentally friendly excursions using electric boats.
  • Angla Windmill MountSightSaaremaa, EstoniaPreserved windmills celebrating centuries of breadmaking traditions.
  • Kaali crater fieldSightSaaremaa, EstoniaNine meteorites struck the island, creating the crater field.
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BBC TravelAug 1

Adventures

For centuries, this tiny Norwegian island sheltered fishermen from violent seas. Now one woman is using tourism to revive it – and offer travellers refuge from modern life. I drove 2,500km across ...

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  • Mangal 2RestaurantLondon, United KingdomRedefining Turkish cuisine in London.
  • SiloRestaurantLondon, United KingdomUses nose to tail and root to tip cooking.
  • Dylan Thomas' homeMuseumSwansea, United KingdomOffers travellers an all-access stay.
  • Heart of the Greens trailTrailVermont, United StatesThreads through Vermont's Green Mountain wilderness.
  • Berg Lake TrailTrailBritish Columbia, CanadaOne of North America's most stunning alpine treks.
  • CuldesacNeighborhoodTempe, United StatesReimagining US cities for people, not cars.
  • Vulkan districtNeighborhoodOslo, NorwaySustainability, style, and ease in Oslo.
  • Mareterra districtNeighborhoodMonacoBlends sustainability with scenic sea views.
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The GuardianJun 13

Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway

I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries It’s midnight, in June. Powder pink and dark grey clouds drift across a pallid sky, the palette reflecting in the motionless water of Lake Inari. Islets of pine and just-budding birch create pools of distorted shade close to the horizon of this 420 sq mile…

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