12 Dining Experiences in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

Meet Sami hosts such as Anna, Luona, or Thea, feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, and take a nighttime sled ride near Tromsø. You’ll warm up in a candlelit gamme with hot drinks, eat a three-course dinner, hear Sami stories and joik, and watch for the Northern Lights.

“It was our best experience in Norway and absolutely made our holiday. The ride on the sledge was a little bumpy but the northern lights made an appearance and the whole experience became magical. The stories and singing from the two Sami girls was delightful and the food and drink very tasty. We would not hesitate to recommend it.”

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2.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda introduce you to more than 200 Alaskan huskies. Warm clothing, a Sami lavvo, bacalao, coffee, cake, marshmallows, and a chance to see the Northern Lights are included.

“Very amazing tour! Husky were so cute and well behaved, service staff was great and accommodating! We managed to see the northern lights and it was so amazing. Thank you to the staff for making the call to lower the light for us to appreciate the northern light It was a great bonus that the food served was so delicious! Cake and hot juice was the bomb. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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3.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100

Leave central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures and search the Aurora Borealis from the Arctic sea. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings while you warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and snacks. Return by 11:30pm.

“Great guides who were very friendly and informative. Also helped us take great pictures! Cookies, hot chocolate, coffee etc. were provided along with some Norwegian snacks and food. Would highly recommend!”

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4.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Travel by comfortable bus from Tromsø to a nighttime reindeer camp, where Sámi guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share stories, lead reindeer feeding, serve bidos, and perform joik. The Northern Lights are possible, not promised.

“Excellent! Best tour we went on in Tromso. Sami guide was such a beautiful, knowledgeable lady. Reindeer feeding amazing, there are 300 reindeer. Food was gorgeous, salmon salad followed by reindeer stew then chocolate cake in a stunning wooden lodge with roaring fires. We then went into another hut with open fire to hear sami stories and culture, absolutely fascinating. Highlight: it was my birthday & they sang happy birthday to me & I received a sami gift, lovely touch. Treasured memory, thank you”

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5.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Spend three hours aboard Brim Explorer’s heated hybrid-electric catamaran, cruising Tromsø’s fjords over a three-course Arctic dinner. An English-speaking guide shares local stories while you watch for the Northern Lights from 360-degree windows and the outdoor deck. Vegetarian and child menus are available with advance notice.

“Such a great experience. Nice and friendly crew, great food, and explanations. Seeing the northern lights was a blast. We really loved the overall experience!”

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6.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 437 reviews · 1 day · from $39Best value

Book a set lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen on Rådhuspladsen. You get priority seating, a choice of two or three courses, and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Pick burgers, BBQ, salmon, salads, or vegetarian options, then browse collectible merchandise beside the City Hall Square.

“I really enjoyed my burger & fries & the service was great too. The only thing I thought was somewhat strange was the beverage choices: juice, soda or hot tea. Adding iced tea or lemonade as an option would be great.”

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7.3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · from $146

Board at Rådhusbrygge 2 for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise aboard a 100% electric boat. Enjoy a seasonal pescatarian menu from Restaurant Einer while viewing the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch Museum, islands, and colorful waterfront homes.

“food was delicious and high-end and hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. beautiful views and the silent boat is very cool.”

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8.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278Top rated

Leave Kiruna at 5 p.m. for Abisko with Lights of Vikings guides such as Omor, Onur, Dimitri, or Robin. Enjoy a Swedish Lapland dinner, then chase clear skies by minibus. Expect winter overalls, hot drinks, a campfire when conditions allow, and professional aurora photos.

“Everything about this experience was 5 star! The pickup, the meal, and the experience. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on our first try and we also go some amazing photos! Thank you to all those involved!”

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9.Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · from $151

Meet The Green Trails team at its central Stockholm Urban Basecamp, then ride into the woods for a light hike, bushcraft fire, campfire dinner, and wildlife drive. Guides such as Jesper, Rasmus, Stevie, and Emily have led past departures, with sightings ranging from deer and hares to moose.

“Great experience! Beautiful Stockholm nature. Delicious campfire dinner with beverage, dessert and coffee. Our tour guide was very nice, helpful and informative. We did not get a chance to see moose, but we saw a lot of deers and a few hares. We had an overall excellent outing!”

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10.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

From Kiruna, you collect winter gear, ride a minivan to the forest, and learn to handle a snowmobile before heading across forests, lakes, and the Torne River. Guides including Paul, Claudia, Saran, and Richard have led memorable outings, with dinner, cloudberry dessert, and hot drinks by an open fire.

“We were warned that April was almost a bad idea to try to see the Northern lights because how late in the season we were coming to try to see them. However, our trip was the most spectacular I could ever dream of. Everything went perfectly. Very happy with the service. The route taken, the snowmobiles and the food. The most spectacular part was the spectacle we witnessed of the Northern lights: it is like an espiritual event.”

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11.Experience the majestic Auroras Kiruna-Abisko & lodge dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $255

Start with a two-course Lapland dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge, then ride a heated minivan toward Abisko National Park in search of clear skies and auroras. Rachel is one of the hosts. Arctic clothing, hotel transfers, and evening photos are included.

“Rachel prepared a wonderful evening for us. The food in the tipi was delicious and we really enjoyed it. Afterwards, we actually wanted to look for the northern lights, but there was no point in doing that when it was snowing. Rachel offered us a snowmobile tour through the snowy forest instead and that was soooo great! We even came across a reindeer on our night-time excursion. Many thanks to Rachel for a wonderful evening!”

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12.Snowmobile Safari with Lunch in seaside Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $293

Meet at XLyngen, eat lunch at seaside Bøteriet, then suit up for a guided snowmobile ride through the Lyngen Alps. You take turns driving with a partner, stop for fjord views and local stories, and finish with a hot drink and sweet snack.

“Great activity which was lots of fun and the guides are brilliant. Lunch - Norwegian fish soup was delicious. Would recommend!”

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