Top 10 Dining Experiences in Norway

1.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

Feed reindeer, ride a nighttime sled, eat Sami food, hear joik, and look for the northern lights near Tromsø.

“This was a great introduction to Sami culture, and the reindeer were a lot of fun to feed and be around. Plenty of time to be very close to the reindeer, and the guides were very approachable and knowledgeable. We also loved the vegetarian food option. If it wasn't for the cloud cover we would have probably seen the northern lights as well.”

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2.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Meet 200 Alaskan huskies, eat bacalao by a fire, and watch for the Northern Lights on this family-friendly Tromsø evening tour.

“It was great fun, lovely food with a story anc hosts were great”

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3.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic waters in search of the Northern Lights, with warm drinks, thermal suits, helpful guides, and indoor comfort.

“Comfortable boat and entertaining crew. we went out on a night-time fjord cruise, with complementary hot drinks and cookies on board. We were shown how to rod fish, and I caught my first ever fish- an Atlantic cod! The chef on board even prepared it for us and some of the other guests to have a taste. Unfortunately the 'green lady' did not smile on us, as it was quite a cloudy night, but this was well worth going on anyway. 5*”

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4.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Feed reindeer, eat Sámi bidos, hear joik and stories, and look for the Northern Lights on this five-hour Tromsø evening tour.

“The bus transfer was excellent & comfortable The Reindeer are super friendly & show no aggression towards people. We had small children with the group & they loved it. Food & Sami talk was good, overall it’s worth the money”

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5.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Review of Tromsø’s Aurora Dinner Cruise, with Arctic scenery, Nordic seafood, a quiet hybrid catamaran, and practical booking tips.

“Every thing was perfect! The boat itself was very nice, the food was delicious, the staff very warm and welcoming, and the speaker had a wonderful sense of humour, she was terrific! But the best part was that we really got to see the Northern lights. The activity that night was very strong and it was magnificent, magical even. I really hope to have the chance to do it again and I strongly recommend this experience!”

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6.3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · from $146

Review of Oslo’s electric fjord dinner cruise, with a 3-course seafood menu, Opera House views, practical tips, value, and accessibility details.

“Very pleasant cruise. The meal was really nice, an unusual salad then arctic char and a desert.”

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7.Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Review of Tromso’s 3-hour Aurora Cruise with dinner, including food, boat comfort, aurora chances, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Vessel was lovely and modern, the food and service were great. Energetic commentary. We were lucky to see the lights.”

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8.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Feed reindeer, ride a sleigh, enjoy a Sami dinner, and watch for northern lights on this practical Tromsø evening tour.

“Very well organised. Everyone at the Sami camp were very welcoming and helpful. Very informative talk by Sami guide. Very nice hot food. Aurora appearing mid way through was a bonus.”

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9.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309Top rated

Review of Tromsø’s 4-hour luxury Northern Lights yacht cruise with hot tub, reindeer stew, small groups, fjord views, and practical booking tips.

“Absolutely amazing! A highlight of our trip. I highly recommend World Sea Explorers. Our night cruise was intimate — only about 12 people on board — the reindeer stew was delicious, and the ambience was perfect. The skipper and crew were so kind and eager to ensure the experience was one to remember. The clouds blocked most views of the northern lights, but we had such a wonderful time that it didn’t matter. If you’re going to Tromsø, don’t miss this!”

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10.Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Review of Oslo’s quiet electric fjord dinner cruise, with Nordic food, live music, city views, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“Wonderful boat and scenery for the dinner cruise. Staff very attentive to our dietary requirements. The only thing is cruise was 2hr 10min not 3 hours but absolutely fabulous 5 stars for the time it was on the water.”

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