Scandinavia · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
The 6 best buffet experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 and board a restored wooden sailing ship for a three-hour Oslofjord cruise. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet. Bring warm clothes, arrive early for the best seating, and plan to buy drinks at the onboard bar.
“Was very good. The experience and the view was wonderful.”
Meet near Oslo City Hall for an evening sail through the Oslofjord aboard a traditional wooden ship. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small fjord islands while eating a simple buffet of Norwegian shrimp, bread, butter, lettuce, lemon, dill, and mayonnaise. Bring warm layers and arrive early for a good table.
“Wonderful cruise. It says it’s a shrimp snack but it’s dinner. Plenty of shrimp bread salad butter and aoli. Met lots a great people. Locals also doing the same.”
Spend three hours aboard a traditional wooden sailing ship, cruising from Oslo City Hall through narrow fjord passages and past small islands, fortresses, and summer homes. Live jazz accompanies a simple shrimp buffet with lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Drinks are not included, and the listed rules do not allow drinks onboard.
“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”
You’ll hike 4 kilometers up to Preikestolen with a guide such as Stephan, Alan, or Erlend, reaching the 604-meter cliff near sunrise. Expect dark forest paths, stone steps, changing weather, and a small group of up to eight. Headlamps, poles, snacks, hot berry juice, transport, and breakfast are included.
“We had a great time and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience and a beautiful view. The hike was challenging but manageable and our guide gave us lots of breaks for water. Make sure you bring an extra jacket, hat and gloves for the top. We had great weather but the top is freezing and very windy. Overall, a great experience and we loved our guide!”
Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry with hotel pickup, a private bunk cabin for both crossings, and a buffet meal included. In Tallinn, a private guide leads you through Old Town, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, the Dominican Monastery, and Kohtuotsa viewing point. Guides may include Irina, Anastasia, Marie, or Roman.
“Tallinn was beautiful! Our guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. We loved stopping in the post office to buy some souvenir stamps and eating at a midevil restaurant.”
Meet at Oslo City Hall and board a traditional wooden sailing ship for three hours on the Oslo Fjord. You will pass islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds while a live rock band plays. A shrimp buffet with lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter is included. Drinks are available to buy, and blankets help on cool evenings.
“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?”
Pick a coast, a glacier or a kennel.
