People of the North

Showcasing the Nordic way of life in remote regions of Scandinavia, including the food, culture, land, traditions and people who live in this isolated part of the world.

Schedule

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    People of the North

    Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

    Saturday
    Feb 1

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway; fishing; classic reindeer stew; Alta Salmon River.
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    People of the North

    Treasures From the Barents Sea (Kjollefjord)

    Saturday
    Feb 8

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Kjollefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway; catching fresh cod in the Barents Sea; king crabs.
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    People of the North

    Faeroerne Islands

    Saturday
    Feb 15

    30 Minutes

    An old Norse village in the Faeroerne Islands; preparing a famous regional dish and ocean-themed beverage in Torshavn.

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