Norway 2025 - Aside from the hikes

The Stuff After the Hikes

 Food, accommodation, saunas, scenic towns and kayaking

Everything about our trip was iconic, including when we weren't hiking! 

We stayed in rorbuer (singular: rorbu); these are traditional Norwegian fisherman's cabin. They're now largely converted into cabins for visitors to stay in. They're traditionally painted red (due to cheap fish-oil-based paint). They used to cram dozens of fishmen into them during the cod fishing season. 

The typical view from most of our lodgings

Waterfront saunas, complete with a dip in the Arctic Ocean!

Part of the sauna ritual - get way too hot, jump in the ocean, repeat.

Fish soup. More commonly made with cream, but this tomato version (Henningsvaer) was delicious. Served with polenta. 

Cardamon bun. Cinnamon buns were everywhere too. 

 

 

The meals at the Henningsvaer Robuer were exceptional. Lots of local and fresh ingredients, foraged by the chef himself. 

Kayaking on our rest day in Henningsvaer. So cool to weave through the little islands and shorelines to see the dramatic landscape from the water. 

The harbours were so scenic. Every town felt like a large marina - docks, boats, seagulls and the smell of marine gas, fish and sea salt. It was so delightful. 

How to properly eat a Norwegian waffle (brown cheese, jam and sour cream). A Norwegian waffle is thinner and less doughy than a Belgium waffle, almost resembling a thicker crepe dough. They were served at almost every breakfast, and they're delicious.

All the seagull chicks had just hatched.