Scandinavia · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 buffet experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating peel-and-eat Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill. The mood is relaxed and social, with drinks available from the onboard bar.
“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”
Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 near Oslo City Hall for an evening sail around the Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, with shrimp, bread, lettuce, lemon, butter, and mayonnaise served during the cruise.
“Really nice summer activity with beautiful views but the food could do with a bit more options (even slices of cheese)”
Meet at Oslo City Hall and board a traditional wooden sailing ship for a three-hour Oslo Fjord cruise. You will pass islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds while a live jazz band plays. The included buffet features shrimp, lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Drinks cost extra and outside drinks are not allowed.
“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”
Leave Stavanger before dawn for a guided 4-kilometer climb to Preikestolen. English or Norwegian guides, headlamps, poles, snacks, hot berry juice, and breakfast are included. Guides such as Alan, Stephan, and Erlend are known for steady pacing and helpful trail advice.
“Incredible hike Huge thanks to Alan and Baba Don't think twice, they are the best !”
Start before dawn from Stavanger, hike about 2.5 hours by headlamp to Preikestolen, and watch the sky brighten above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Erlend, Christian, Stephan, and Hege lead small groups of up to eight. After the descent, enjoy breakfast at the mountain lodge.
“The experience was really awesome. The pickup was sharply on time. Hege knows everything about hiking in that area and was accommodating to all of our different needs. I was deciding between this sunrise tour and the normal daytime one and I'm happy to report that the sunrise one is the BEST decision. You arrive when noone is there yet and got time to leisurely enjoy the view and take as many photos as you want. No waiting in line. It was so peaceful and incredible. The view is absolutely stunning, as gorgeous as the photos appear or even better. The hike was pretty easy and I estimate if hiking…”
Spend three hours on Oslo Fjord aboard an authentic wooden sailing ship with live rock music, sunset scenery, and a buffet of shrimp, lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Meet at Oslo City Hall, Pier 3. Blankets, a bar, toilets, and an English-speaking host are provided.
“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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