People of the North
Season 1
Norwegian host Arne Hjeltnes, Swedish chef Frida Ronge, and distiller Stig Bareksten journey to northern Norway and the Faroe Islands, exploring the food, culture, traditions, and people of these remote Nordic regions.
Where to Watch People of the North • Season 1
11 Episodes
- Finnmark Plateau (Alta)
E1Finnmark 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. - Treasures from the Barents Sea: Kjøllefjord
E2Treasures from the Barents Sea: KjøllefjordThe 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. - Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands) (Færøerne Islands)
E3Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands) (Færøerne Islands)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. - Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)
E4Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)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. - The Beautiful West (Ålesund)
E5The Beautiful West (Ålesund)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. - Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)
E6Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)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. - Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)
E7Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)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. - Salmon Islands (Kvarøy)
E8Salmon Islands (Kvarøy)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. - The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)
E10The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)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.
