Top Norway Wine, Beer & Spirits

Taste your way through Tromso’s best brews with a 3-hour beer tour in the Gateway to the Arctic. Explore the city on foot as you trace a route to three atmospheric pubs and bars. Sample locally produced beer, learn about Norway’s brewing traditions, and taste a classic dark lager from the world’s northernmost brewery. Try ten beers alongside ‘Arctic tapas’ like reindeer carpaccio or cold-smoked salmon, and get an insider’s perspective on the best places to eat and drink in Norway’s far north.

The Oslo Beer and Culture Walk blends history, flavour, and local life — beginning with a full Norwegian dinner: • Enjoy a hearty meal in one of Oslo’s oldest restaurants — choose fish, meat, or lighter options, paired with Ringnes Pilsner or Frydenlund IPA. • Visit a historic tavern steeped in polar exploration — surrounded by maritime memorabilia, taste two distinctive aquavits while hearing tales of Amundsen, Nansen, and Arctic adventures. • Discover Scandinavia’s largest craft beer bar — boasting 65+ taps, where you’ll sample a full tasting flight of Norwegian beers, guided by your host and a local beer specialist. Between venues, enjoy a cultural walk through Oslo’s story — from Viking history and polar heroes to the rebirth of Aker Brygge and the rise of modern beer culture.

Oslo is one of the best places in Norway to sample traditional cuisine, if you know where to look. Avoid the tourist traps and eat like a local on this small-group walking tour. Get an insider’s perspective on the best spots to try Norwegian dishes, including cheese and waffles, plus learn about local sights, history, and culture.

Experience Norway’s natural wonders on this shore excursion from Geiranger. After a scenic drive through the mountains, hop out for a photo on the dramatic cliff-edge of Flydalsjuvet. Continue to the 4,900-foot (1,500-meter) peak of Mount Dalsnibba, where, after winding along the hairpin bends, you’re rewarded with panoramic views over Geiranger and the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, before descending to the glittering Lake Djupvatn.

Will you have spare time in your Norwegian cruise itinerary after docking at Haugesund? Make the most of your time, and embark on a half-day shore excursion to some of the region’s highlight attractions and landscapes. Meet your vehicle in central Haugesund and hop aboard. You’ll head to the dramatic Langfoss waterfall, will see the Haraldshaugen national monument, will admire the Åkrafjorden, and more.

Sample some of Norway’s best beer and cheese with this tasting. Learn about the history and culture of Oslo, explore a local market, and head to a pub to taste beers from all over Norway. Try delicious brie, goat cheese, blue cheese, and of course, classic Norwegian brunost (brown cheese).

Discover one of Norway’s few UNESCO-protected fjords on this sightseeing boat tour on the Geirangerfjord. Hop on your comfortable cruiser, taking in the cliff-lined fjord and its truly majestic sights, from the Seven Sisters waterfall to the squeezed-into-the-hills fjordfarms dotting the coast. Don't miss out on a thing as you listen to commentary from your provided audio guide and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, such as porpoises.

Tour the beautiful Oslo Fjord and discover Norwegian culture through its delicious food and drink. Walk the streets of Grønnland, taste local cured meats and craft beers, and enjoy a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet as you cruise the Oslo Fjord. Learn about the history and culture of Oslo as you pass major landmarks.

Avoid tourist traps and get an insider's view on Tromsø’s Arctic food traditions, and about the culture and history of Norway. On this private culinary tour your guide introduces you to the best eateries in town and takes you to see landmarks including the public library, Tromsø Cathedral, the Full Steam Coastal Museum, and more. Try several kinds of Nordic fish, such as halibut, salmon, and pollock, plus enjoy a cold beer at the museum.

Discover Oslo’s alternative side—and enjoy an indulgent sampling of the city’s finest street food bites—on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon in the city’s Vulkan neighborhood, and come prepared with an appetite: you’ll enjoy tastes of everything from traditional Norwegian hot dogs and waffles to hot cocoa and cured meats. In between, learn all about the city’s creative, cultural offerings, and hear insider stories from your guide.

Experience one of Norway’s most memorable road trips on this 3-hour shore excursion from Åndalsnes. Marvel at the looming cliffs of the Trollveggen (Troll Wall) and the towering peak of Romsdalshorn, and then twist and turn up the hair-raisingly steep Trollstigen (Troll Road). After tackling 11 thrilling hairpin bends, arrive at the top and grab your camera to capture the astonishing views. As you look out over the mist-shrouded peaks and rugged valleys, spot the legendary mountains of the King, the Queen and the Bishop.

Bergen is at its most beautiful from the water, and on this private cruise, you’ll get to enjoy it in style—slowly, while sipping Champagne. Watch Mount Fløyen and Mount Ulriken fade into the distance as you cruise the fjords and around the many islands in the comfort of your private yacht. After 2–3 hours, Bryggen comes back into view, and you’ll hit the city refreshed, renewed, and feeling romantic.