Norway · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in Norway to Build a Day Around

25 tours  ·  from $123

Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch - Meeting the reindeer herd
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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

1.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141Our pick

Travel by warm coach from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, enjoy stew or vegetarian soup, and hear stories and joik songs in a lavvu. Guides such as Johannes, Inga, and Daniel bring Sami traditions and reindeer herding to life in English.

“The Tromsø Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch was an absolutely beautiful and unforgettable experience. Being so close to the reindeer was magical—they are gentle, fascinating animals, and learning about their role in Sami life made the experience even more special. The landscape was breathtaking: snowy plains, mountains, and a peaceful Arctic atmosphere that felt straight out of a postcard. Meeting the Sami people and learning about their culture, traditions, and history was incredibly interesting and authentic. Their stories and connection to nature made the tour feel meaningful, not just touristic. The lunch was delicious and warm, perfect after spending time outdoors in the ...”

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Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch - Getting suited up beside the kennels
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Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch

2.Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,896 reviews · 4 hours · from $282

Meet outside Tromsø’s Radisson Blu Hotel for a four-hour outing to Tromsø Villmarkssenter. Learn from English-speaking guides such as Gustav, Lilia, Max, or Renee, then share a sled, drive a husky team, swap places, meet the dogs, and eat warm Sami bidos with cake in a gamme hut.

“So much fun. The guides were super nice and helpful and the dogs were gorgeous and so excited! Max, our guide was lovely and made sure I got sorted after my feet got wet from falling off the sled. Such an amazing experience.”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - A flexible route shaped by Arctic weather
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

3.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152

You’ll leave Tromsø with guides such as Max, Anna, Lucas, or Javi for a small-group hike on Kvaløya. Expect mountain and fjord views, snowshoes when conditions allow, a sandwich picnic with hot drinks, possible wildlife sightings, and guide-taken photos.

“Max, our guide knew the place well, he took us on a route that had very few people which made the activity more enjoyable The views were amazing, lunch was good as well”

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Tromso: Guided Fjord Expedition in Kvaløya with Light Lunch - Kvaløya’s first viewpoints and the Arctic coast
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Tromso: Guided Fjord Expedition in Kvaløya with Light Lunch

4.Guided Fjord Expedition in Kvaløya with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · from $146

Ride from Tromsø to Kvaløya and Sommarøy with an English-speaking guide and photographer. Expect frequent photo stops, fjords, beaches, villages, and possible sightings of sea eagles, reindeer, moose, otters, and seals. A warm soup lunch, cookies, and vegetarian or vegan options are included.

“David our guide was excellent. We booked onto this tour last minute as our cruise (with another company) got cancelled and I’m glad we did! The team were very professional, van was in great condition and very comfortable, guide very enthusiastic, informative and friendly and sights were amazing. They also served the best hot soup for lunch. Thank you for a great time!”

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Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso - Feeding reindeer up close
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Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

5.Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel 25 minutes from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you feed a herd of about 300, try lasso throwing, hear stories and joik from guides such as Daniel, and eat bidos, cake, and coffee inside a fire-warmed lavvu.

“Didn’t enjoy this as much as I wanted to!! We were left sitting for about two hours inside with nothing to do, and it was soooo colddddddd. My only complaint is the pace of the activities. Otherwise, everyone was kind and helpful! Other people seemed to be having a great time - so perhaps this was just not for me. PS. You will leave smelling like reindeer and firewood so don’t wear clothes you can’t easily wash!”

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Tromsø: Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch - Start with puppies from four weeks old
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Tromsø: Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

6.Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 4h 30m · from $172

Ride from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, meet puppies from four weeks old to adolescence, and help with age-appropriate training on a 1 to 1.5-hour walk. Then greet the adult huskies before a warm Norwegian lunch. English-speaking guides lead the 270-minute visit.

“Very well organized event with adorable puppies and cute dogs. We had enough time to pet the dogs and the lunch was great!”

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Tromsø: Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch - Warming up with bidos in the Sami hut
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Tromsø: Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

7.Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Meet a reindeer herd, feed them, then join guides such as Rafa, Mary, Laurence, or Amanda for a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk with Tromsø views. Finish with bidos or a vegetarian meal, hot drinks, and cookies in a traditional Sami hut. Moderate fitness is needed for the 2.5 to 3.5 km route.

“Rafa was an incredible guide through the Nordic countryside. We had a beautiful snowy day and Rafa really demonstrated his passion for the city of Tromso. On top of that, the Sami people were gracious hosts. Having the ability to feed the reindeers was amazing as well. Highly recommend as an afternoon activity in Tromso.”

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From Tromsø: Senja and Kvaløya Arctic Day Trip with Lunch - The 1.5-hour drive out from Tromsø
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From Tromsø: Senja and Kvaløya Arctic Day Trip with Lunch

8.Senja and Kvaløya Arctic Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · from $323

Spend 10 hours crossing fjords, riding ferries, and exploring Senja and Kvaløya with an English-speaking guide such as Matteo, Filippo, or Philip. Expect small-group travel, scenic photo stops, wildlife sightings, and a homemade vegetarian or vegan picnic by the sea.

“All the transportation (time management, driving, ferry and fuels ) are included, and neatly handled. It’s first time for us to visit Norway and the tour comes in handy! Big thanks to our amazing guide, Mateo🔥”

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Tromsø: Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch - Meeting 200 dogs at Tromsø Villmarkssenter
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Tromsø: Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch

9.Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $146Top rated

Spend 4.5 hours with Tromsø Villmarkssenter, hiking with energetic Alaskan Huskies through North Norwegian countryside. Meet about 200 dogs, cuddle puppies, and warm up with stew, fire-made coffee, and cake in a Sami Lavvo. English-speaking guides lead the outing.

“Amazing experience with lovely dogs. We had a wonderful day!”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch - Pickup in Stavanger and the 40-minute drive
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

10.Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

You’ll hike Preikestolen in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Alan, Erlend, or Stephan, using winter routes and safety gear when conditions require it. Allow 8 hours for transport, the climb, photo stops, and a hot soup lunch at Villa Rosehagen.

“Just amazing... The weather was perfect, the guide was great, and the views were out of the world. Explore Lysefjorden did an outstanding job of helping us guide, explain Norwegian way of life and made sure that we were comfortable through out the hike. I would definitely recommend Explore Lysefjorden for anyone wanting to hike around Stavanger.”

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Tromsø: Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option & Midnight Sun - Starting in Tromsø and settling into the drive
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Tromsø: Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option & Midnight Sun

11.Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option & Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $123Best value

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with an English-speaking guide, stopping at fjords, mountain viewpoints, and coastal scenery. Guides such as Pietro, Tomas, Mirko, Marek, and Mark are praised for lively commentary and photos. Evening departures from late May to mid-July may catch the midnight sun.

“Really nice Tour, i loved the Landscape. The Tour Guide Mirko did a great Job and showed us some nice places. He also took beautiful pictures and is very kind - fully recommend this Tour.”

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Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch - Wildlife on an Arctic schedule
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Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch

12.Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Set out from central Tromsø with captain Kenneth and guide Sachi for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group cruise on Balsfjorden. Expect Arctic views, seals or other wildlife, reindeer soup, hot drinks, and a warm yacht interior. Add the deck hot tub if you want the full cold-to-hot experience.

“The boat trip was awesome! You HAVE to book the hot tub, it was one of the best things we experienced in our week in Tromsø.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch - The views before Preikestolen
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

13.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $273

Paddle across Revsvatnet, then follow a quiet, rocky trail to Preikestolen with a local guide. Expect scrambling, fjord views, a packed Villa Rosehagen lunch, hot berry juice, and a small group of up to eight. Guides may include Allan, Line, Erlend, or Stefan.

“An exceptionally delightful and unparalleled adventure involving kayaking, hiking, and climbing is highly recommended for individuals in good physical condition. I express my gratitude to our guide who was the most amiable person encountered during my stay in Norway.”

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Tromsø: Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Fjord Tour with Lunch - Crossing Kvaløya toward the coast
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Tromsø: Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Fjord Tour with Lunch

14.Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Fjord Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with a guide such as Lorenzo, Vera, Gaia, or Andrea, stopping for fjord views and short hikes before a soup lunch. The five-and-a-half-hour tour runs in English, carries no more than 15 people, and returns to central Tromsø.

“We had a really bad weather, and it had an effect on the whole trip. The lunch was very light and modest, and there was not any snacks available. The guides also seemed a bit tired. Still, the nature was amazing: The sea, birds, seals and otters really made my day. On a beautiful day, this could be just awesome!”

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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch - The three-hour ride from Stavanger
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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

15.Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · from $185

Set out from Stavanger before the crowds for a guided 12-kilometer Kjerag hike. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight over steep, technical ground to the famous boulder, with transport, lunch, snacks, and hot berry juice included.

“Fantastic experience. Stephan was a wealth of information and a great guide!”

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★ 4.5Reindeer Feeding and Snowshoeing Tour with LunchFrom $1528 reviews
★ 5.0Kjerag Low-Season Hike + Packed LunchFrom $2023 reviews
★ 3.7Self-Guided Fjord Tour to Senja and Local LunchFrom $19511 reviews
★ 4.2Kayak trip with lunch and sauna at SommarøyFrom $2446 reviews

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