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

    Silver of the Sea

    Friday
    May 29

    30 Minutes

    Two families in Fosen whose livelihoods revolve around herring fisheries; exploring the rich history and traditional methods of harvesting herring.
  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Trails to Spring

    Saturday
    May 30

    30 Minutes

    Traversing the snowy peaks of the Hardanger plateau down to Ulvik on mountain skis, navigating through a winter wonderland; experiencing the transition to spring in the fjord valley of Hardanger.
  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Silver of the Sea

    Friday
    Jun 5

    30 Minutes

    Two families in Fosen whose livelihoods revolve around herring fisheries; exploring the rich history and traditional methods of harvesting herring.
  • People of the North: TVSS: Iconic

    People of the North

    Treasures of Western Norway

    Saturday
    Jun 6

    30 Minutes

    The historic manor house of Rosendal; the intricacies of fjord aquafarming; regional specialties at the restaurant Buer.

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