People of the North

Culture Series / 1 Season

This brand-new series takes us to spectacular settings in Northern Norway and the Faro Islands. Join our Norwegian host Arne Hjeltnes together with Chef Frida Ronge, known from Swedish television and the award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten, as they meet the people who makes their living in these far-away places. Experience Scandinavia, the cuisine and the way of life in northern Europe.

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The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)

S1 E110 / 26m 54s / TV-PG

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 / TV-PG

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!

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Salmon Islands (Kvarøy)

S1 E108 / 27m 14s / TV-PG

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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Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

S1 E107 / 24m 12s / TV-PG

Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery. Storfjord, which translates to “the big fjord” connects most of the small communities visited in this episode. After a trip through the mountains, Arne, Stig and Frida prepare a dish with the famous fjord trout.

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Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)

S1 E106 / 26m 56s / TV-PG

Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Sørøya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer. Arne and Stig venture out at sea to catch halibut, the holiest fish of them all. Meanwhile, Frida samples local ingredients and prepares a delicious meal for the team.

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The Beautiful West (Ålesund)

S1 E105 / 25m 27s / TV-PG

Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway’s west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ålesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tasting menu, complete with the region’s traditional delicacies.

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Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)

S1 E104 / 27m 17s / TV-PG

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that’s famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by the flavors of the sea.

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Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands)

S1 E103 / 26m 48s / TV-PG

Arne, Frida, and Stig travel like Vikings to an old Norse settlement in the Faroe Islands and savor the island’s culinary hotspots. The team meets with local artists and singers in Klaksvik followed by a trip to Torshavn, where Frida and Stig prepare a famous regional dish and an ocean-themed beverage.

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Treasures from the Barents Sea (KJØLLEFJORD)

S1 E102 / 27m 9s / TV-PG

The hosts head to Kjøllefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway. Chef Frida joins a local fishing crew to catch fresh cod in the Barents Sea, Arne meets with a local storyteller to learn about the village's fishing culture, and Stig dives for enormous king crabs.

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Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

S1 E101 / 26m 59s / TV-PG

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.

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