Culture

People of the North

Join us on a flavorful journey through Northern Europe, from the fjords to remote villages. Discover local cuisine, hidden traditions, and inspiring stories of people deeply connected to land and sea. Each episode celebrates the region’s rich culture, resilience, and sustainable way of life.
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Schedule

  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Austevoll/Barentshavet: Snow Crab in Arctic Waters

    Saturday
    Jan 24

    30 Minutes

    Coastal culture, sustainable fishing and local history come to life in Austevoll and the Barents Sea; snow crab industry; Arctic ice.
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    People of the North

    Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring

    Friday
    Jan 30

    30 Minutes

    The diverse culture of the Ryfylke; halibut farms, cider tastings and local legends.
  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

    Saturday
    Jan 31

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway; fishing; classic reindeer stew; Alta Salmon River.
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    People of the North

    Bugoynes: Little Finland in Norway

    Friday
    Feb 6

    30 Minutes

    Bugoynes, a remote fishing village at the edge of Norway, where Finnish heritage and Arctic traditions thrive; reindeer herding; Arctic farming.
  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Treasures From the Barents Sea (Kjollefjord)

    Saturday
    Feb 7

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Kjollefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway; catching fresh cod in the Barents Sea; king crabs.

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