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Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Secret Atlas – Svalbard and Northern Norway. Small Ship with 12 guests.
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From her house, author Kirsten Winge can walk right into the middle of the deep, quiet forests of Hedmark to harvest the best from nature.
She is a biologist who a long time ago decided to quit her job as a scientist and explore nature instead. Kirsten Winge moved to a place by Lake Osensjøen, one of the most peaceful parts of Hedmark in Eastern Norway.
“It’s quiet here, but you can keep yourself quite busy if you like to taste local ingredients directly from nature. It’s difficult to imagine a more sustainable activity. Nowhere else have I discovered such huge amounts of wild berries, fruits, mushrooms, spices, and other natural ingredients, in addition to the game my husband and I are able to hunt”, Kirsten says.
Her deep interest for real-life biology has resulted in the successful books Det smaker av høst (The tastes of autumn) and Den store høsteboka (The big harvesting book), amongst many other projects that have made her a nationwide authority when it comes to harvesting the natural way.
“To me, harvesting is based on an eternal perspective.”
“To me, harvesting of everything from berries to game is based on an eternal perspective. I make sure that the quantity I take with me from the forest has not deprived me of the opportunity to do the same next year. One should never become greedy”, Kirsten says.
Kirsten keeps a well-developed vegetable garden, but her real garden is the immense nature.
“Hedmark has everything we need, and we think more people should come and make use of the ingredients that you can harvest yourself when you go hiking. Respect for the animals and nature is essential.”
Hundreds of Norwegian orchards and farms cultivate some of the world’s best fruit and berries, including apples, pears and plums, blueberries, strawberries and cherries.
“Norwegian game is world-class. The distinct flavours and aromas set it apart from any other meat”, master chef Arne Brimi claims. Discover why Norwegian game is so special.
Autumn is the time for lamb stew! Norway’s national dish fårikål is easy to make and tastes heavenly – especially in good company. Many restaurants have the delicacy on the menu.
Autumn is a season of wonders – both indoors and outdoors. The landscape turns red and yellow, and the forests abound with berries, mushrooms, and game. It’s the perfect time to snuggle up under a warm blanket or face a true autumn storm. It’s also time for the northern lights and the orcas to return.
Norwegian food is not known for spicy flavours and bright colours, but that doesn’t mean we’re vanilla. From smalahove to lutefisk and brown cheese – this is the food you never knew you wanted to try.
Discover autumn’s golden colours – the green way. Escape the big crowds and the hustle and bustle, and enjoy our country as the landscape get painted in red, yellow, and orange.
Handcrafted Norwegian cider gets gold medals internationally and is created by producers with a rock’n roll attitude. Taste the trends at their own fruit farms by the fjords, in the inland, or in some of the world’s best bars.
Enjoy the season in stress-free urban surroundings close to nature.
Plan your trip simply by following your thirst. Norway drips, drains, trickles, splashes, and fizzes. Here are some insider tips for everything you’d ever wish to drink.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
Find traditional and new places to eat below.
The change in attitude towards Norway’s food traditions has been formidable. From envying other nations, to celebrating what is uniquely Norwegian in modern and untraditional ways.
During the months of September, October, and November, the days get shorter, the air crisper, the food richer, and the colours more dazzling. Autumn is the perfect time for a city break – which in Norway can easily include both a mountain(ish) hike and a steaming hot spa.
Go electric – by train, on super silent sightseeing boats, or in an Instagram-friendly vehicle. Go healthy – eat local food from enthusiastic farmers. Go greener – and discover the wonderful people and places in Norway that give the little extra and make you feel great.
Stay in a treetop cabin, visit a farm, or enjoy the myriad of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hedmark is an ideal spot, whether you are looking for an active holiday or some peace and relaxation.
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