People of the North

Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The town’s indigenous people teach the team how to fish and serve them a classic reindeer stew at a mountain lodge. Later, the hosts join renowned Sami chef, Johnny Trasti and his wife at their hotel and restaurant, situated near the legendary Alta Salmon River.

Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

26m 59s

  • The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)

    S1 E110 - 26m 54s

    Arne and Stig take a train ride to Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord for ziplining, bike riding, and treats in the village of Flåm. After a trip to a nearby Viking village, the hosts join Chef Sigrid for a glacier hike and a lunch cooked over an open fire.

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    The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

    S1 E109 - 23m 59s

    The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands. To prepare for dinner, Arne and Frida gather their main ingredient, Arctic kelp!

  • Salmon Islands (Kvarøy): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Salmon Islands (Kvarøy)

    S1 E108 - 27m 14s

    Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon. Later, the team goes island hopping on the coastline of Helgeland and meets up with the locals living on the outskirts of Scandinavia. Since no commercial flights land on these islands, travelers either arrive by boat or seaplane.

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