A Taste of Lofoten’s Arctic Table

A Taste of Lofoten’s Arctic Table

Lofoten is often described as the world’s largest dinner plate, a place where sea, land, and climate have shaped both survival and flavour for centuries. This intimate culinary experience invites you to explore that story through taste, guided by local hosts who live and work within the traditions they share.

Departing from the main dock in Svolvær, your guide introduces you to the foundations of Lofoten’s food culture. Along the way, you pass traditional fish racks, a defining symbol of the region, where the first flavours and stories are shared, setting the context for what follows.

At a distinctive glass fish factory, the experience deepens. Through carefully curated tastings, you sample ingredients that have sustained life in the north for generations: dried Arctic cod and salmon from the cold Lofoten waters, tender Lofoten lamb, cloudberries, and locally produced yoghurt made from milk of cows grazing near the Arctic coast. The experience is rounded out with roe and caviar from Arctic cod, a delicacy shaped by both environment and craft.

Supported by photographs, artifacts, and knowledgeable hosts, this experience offers more than a tasting, it is a narrative of resilience, ingenuity, and deep connection to nature. Calm, authentic, and sensory, it leaves guests with a richer understanding of everyday life in Lofoten, told through flavours that linger long after the visit ends.

Notes: This experience includes curated tastings featuring fish, dairy products, berries, and roe. Guests with relevant food allergies or dietary restrictions must advise the onboard team in advance, as the menu may not be suitable without prior notice. The walking component is light and takes place on flat outdoor surfaces near the traditional fish racks, as well as indoors at the glass fish factory, where access includes minimal steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
As part of the visit takes place outdoors along the harbor, layered clothing is advisable due to changing coastal conditions. Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
A minimum number of participants is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. Please book on the Seadream.com website, or onboard, early to avoid disappointment. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on board.

Port: Svolvær, Lofoten Islands

Duration: 1.5 hours

Current Price: 249 USD

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