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Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

This brand-new series takes us to spectacular settings in Northern Norway and the Faro Islands. Join our Norwegian host Arne Hjeltnes together with Chef Frida Ronge, known from Swedish television and the award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten, as they meet the people who makes their living in these far-away places. Experience Scandinavia, the cuisine and the way of life in northern Europe.

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Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

Season 1 Episode 107 | 24m 12s | CC

Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery. Storfjord, which translates to “the big fjord” connects most of the small communities visited in this episode. After a trip through the mountains, Arne, Stig and Frida prepare a dish with the famous fjord trout.

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