Episode 05: The Beautiful West
Nothing is like the west coast of Norway. In this episode Arne, Frida and Stig experience what the region can offer when it comes to both hospitality and food. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ålesund and he prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Arne and Stig visit an interesting couple where they get a complete tasting menu packed with all the region’s traditional delicacies.
HAVILA
Northbound: Voyage North
Bergen → Kirkenes (7 days)
Northbound: The Magical Fjords of
Bergen → Trondheim (3 days)
Your voyage starts in Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and the start of your northbound coastal adventure. We sail into the Beautiful West (passing the Havila Voyages headquarters right off Torvik), and into Ålesund, a city renowned for its art nouveau architecture of beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer, we take you on a special voyage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls.
ÅLESUND
The beautiful Art Nouveau town, right on the edge of the ocean in Western Norway. Discover the streets of Ålesund, home to the famous bacalao – the salted and dried cod. You can expect great hospitality and enjoy spectacular food from a visit. The closeness to the fjord and mountains make an easy access for breathtaking adventures. Contact 62Nord.
STAY AT BROSUNDET HOTEL
Stay at Brosundet Hotel in the middle of the historic quarters of Ålesund. This is a rebuilt warehouse for fisheries, enjoy the cozy warmth from the gigantic fireplace in winter, or for summer the terrace facing the picture perfect inner harbor of town. Or book a night at the light house for a more secluded hotel experience.
STAY AT STORFJORD HOTEL
The secluded luxury Storfjord Hotel in Glomset, just 30 minutes from Ålesund, offers a retreat for relaxation. In pure Norwegian surroundings the boutique hotel overlooks the fjord with the same name, and the beautiful Sunnmøre Alps. For those who seeks something authentic and regional during their stay, the befriended couple Tolaas creates private and spectacular dining experiences.
EAT AT KAMI SKOTHOLMEN
Get to the unique and tasty restaurant Kami on the island Skotholmen by a fast boat ride from Ålesund or Storfjord Hotel, or even by helicopter. Chef Magnus meets you at the dock and works his magic with freshly caught brown crab, served in the boathouse from the mid-1800s. This is art of cooking mixed with modern design in historical surroundings at it’s best.
THIS EPISODE DRINK
Løvetann
4 cl gin
2 cl vermouth infused with dandelion
Stirred with ice, poured over to Cocktail glass. Garnished with a lemon twist