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 aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh peel-and-eat shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill while cruising past Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay. Drinks, blankets, music, and toilets are available onboard.

“Journey experience was perfect. Correct length of time on the boat. We lucked out when we sat beside a lovely French family who were very good company. Very enjoyable trip. Highly recommend.”

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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 for an evening sail around Oslofjord. You will pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, then enjoy Norwegian shrimp with bread and simple salad fixings. There is no onboard commentary, so bring warm clothes and your own curiosity.

“The tour was exactly as described. The weather was perfect and the shrimp were delicious. The only downside, it was a little crowded and cramped. It would also be nice if a drink was included.”

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

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

You’ll sail from Oslo City Hall through narrow fjord channels aboard a traditional wooden ship, with live jazz, warm blankets, and a buffet of shrimp, lemon, bread, mayonnaise, and bread and butter. The three-hour route passes islands, fortresses, summer homes, and Oslo’s main waterway.

“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”

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4.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

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

Leave Stavanger before dawn for a guided 4-kilometer hike to Preikestolen, Norway’s 604-meter Pulpit Rock. Small groups of up to eight use headlamps and hiking poles, then return to Basecamp for breakfast. Guides such as Stephan, Alan, and Erlend have earned warm praise for their care and pacing.

“It is a unique and recommended experience for anyone 😍 who likes adventure and extreme sports. The sunrise is beautiful, the guide is excellent, very concerned about the group's well-being and definitely the company of “Baba” the guide dog is unique, very friendly and photogenic. This tour is worth taking with an expert guide. Greetings from Costa Rica 💓🐶”

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5.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

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

Start before dawn with a guide from Stavanger or Preikestolen Fjellstue, hike by headlamp to the 604-meter Pulpit Rock, and return for breakfast. Guides such as Erlend, Christian, Stephan, and Hege tailor the pace, with groups capped at eight and dogs sometimes joining the walk.

“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…”

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

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

Spend three hours on an authentic wooden sailing ship cruising Oslo Fjord with live rock music, a Norwegian-style shrimp buffet, and an onboard bar. You will pass islands, summer houses, narrow sounds, and fortresses from Oslo City Hall. English-speaking crew, blankets, and a toilet 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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