The 6 Buffet Experiences in Norway That Earn Their Price

1.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend three hours on Oslofjord aboard a restored wooden sailing ship. You’ll share tables, peel fresh Norwegian shrimp, buy drinks from the onboard bar, and pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay. This is a relaxed scenic dinner cruise, not a guided sightseeing lecture, so arrive early for the best seating.

“The trip was very lovely, we enjoyed every minute! The boat ride itself was smooth, the ambiance was great and the shrimps were delicious!”

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2.Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 170 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 near Oslo City Hall for an evening cruise aboard a traditional wooden sailing ship. You will pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small fjord islands before enjoying Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, lemon, dill, and mayonnaise. Blankets and a bar are available, but no guided commentary is provided.

“Despite the rain storm, we had a wonderful time. The staff did a great job, working around the conditions to ensure a good time was had by all! Cheers!”

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3.Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

You’ll spend three hours aboard a traditional wooden sailing ship, leaving from Oslo City Hall Pier 3. Live jazz accompanies views of islands, fortresses, narrow sounds, and summer homes, while a buffet offers shrimp, lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Drinks are not included, so plan your budget accordingly.

“Bella esperienza, navigare in mezzo ai fiordi mangiando gamberetti veramente squisiti, con poi un orchestra jazz che suona vicino a te. Cosa holere di più. Bravi!!!”

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4.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $253Top rated

Set out from Stavanger before dawn with a small group of up to eight, a local guide, headlamp, and hiking poles. Walk 4 kilometers uphill to Preikestolen, 604 meters above Lysefjorden, then return to Basecamp for breakfast. Guides such as Alan, Stephan, and Erlend have led recent departures, and some hikes include Baba, the friendly guide dog.

“Guide Alan was amazing! Very knowledgeable and even took us up on a secret trial to a higher view point, baldur the dog even came along and was an amazing addition to the hike! First people up on the rock made it even more amazing, highly recommend this trip to everyone!!! Sunrise is the best trip!”

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5.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $128

Start before dawn with a small guided group and headlamps, hiking about 2.5 hours to Preikestolen, 604 meters above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Erlend, Christian, Stephan, and Hege tailor the pace, and some outings include a friendly dog. After the descent, enjoy breakfast at the mountain lodge.

“L’esperienza è stata fantastica, le guide simpatiche e super competenti, abbiamo condiviso il trekking del Preokenstolen con il cane della guida, fantastico!! Il resto lo ha fatto l’immensa natura della Norvegia!!! Grazie mille!!”

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6.Oslo Fjord Evening Live Rock music cruise with Shrimp buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Meet the English-speaking crew at Oslo City Hall and board a traditional wooden sailing ship for three hours on the Oslo Fjord. You will pass islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds while a live rock band plays. A shrimp buffet with bread, butter, lemon, and mayonnaise is included. Drinks cost extra.

“We enjoyed the live music, the friendly and helpful staff who also had good sense of humor, and the views. We appreciated the availability of blankets and earplugs. Maybe considering converting power source to electric car to reduce the exhaust smell and to be more environmentally friendly?”

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