Hurtigruten Cruise Line – The Ultimate Dining Guide

For over a century, Hurtigruten Cruise Line has been offering their guests a world of relaxation, service, and enrichment throughout the coast of Norway. Each ship offers an elevated getaway, whether you are sailing along the Norwegian Coastline, or to incredible destinations such as Svalbard or the North Cape. At every turn onboard a Hurtigruten ship, guests will find thoughtful touches dedicated to their comfort and enjoyment.

Onboard Dining

One of the aspects in which Hurtigruten excels is the onboard dining. Throughout the fleet guests can experience a variety of restaurants and eateries that reflect the best of Norway. The Scandinavian region is rich with fresh fish, game, and vegetation; all of which Hurtigruten as drawn from to thoughtfully create each menu in their restaurants. There is an emphasis on Norwegian producers, local ingredients, and recipes that will take guest on a voyage of the senses during each and every meal.

At Harr Travel, we understand the importance of dining while on a cruise, and have created the ultimate guide to all the restaurants within the Hurtigruten fleet:

Brasserie Árran

Found on: MS Trollfjord

One of their most popular restaurants, found on their Svalbard and North Cape Line ships, is Brasserie Árran. This incredible restaurant pays homage to the Sámi people, and “Árran” is the northern Sámi word for the fire at the heart of the Sámi people’s temporary dwellings. The idea is that the Árran is where people gather to tell their stories, and enjoy time together; which is exactly what you and your family and friends will do at Brasserie Árran.

Menu highlights include:

• Roasted Norwegian Bone Marrow
• Braised Reindeer Shank
• Whole Grilled Arctic Char
• Applewood Smoked Cheesecake

Brygga

Found On: MS Kong Harald, MS Midnatsol, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, MS Nordnorge, MS Richard With, MS Polarlys

Brygga is a casual eatery found on Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express ships. This is a delicious bistro-style restaurant named after the wharves seen along the Norwegian coast. The menu is based around quick and tasty bites, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more!

Highlight include:

• Minced Steak Sandwich
• Fish Burger
• Clip Fish from Halvors Traditional Fish Market
• Moose Sausage

Flora

Found on: MS Trollfjord

Flora is the main restaurant onboard MS Trollfjord, and offers an incredible menu inspired by gathering. The dishes feature Norwegian herbs, mushrooms, flowers, vegetables, berries, and fruit; and the game served has grazed on these delicious florae. The menu here rotates daily, ensuring new and exciting dishes each and every day of your cruise.

Highlights include:

• Forest Mushroom Soup
• Ox Beef Chuck Steak
• Blueberry Mousse on a Nut Base

Kysten

Found On: MS Kong Harald, MS Midnatsol, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, MS Nordnorge, MS Richard With, MS Polarlys

This sit-down restaurant is simple, yet elegant; providing a tasty menu created by the skilled Hurtigruten chefs, using the best ingredients the coast of Norway has to offer. The entire menu is based on seaweed and kelp, an important aspect of the marine life along Norway’s coastline. In addition, you will find incredible offerings from the land including tender reindeer meat, local butter, wild herbs, and local cheeses.

Menu highlights include:

• Pumpkin with Sea Urchin
• Wold Fish with Charred Cabbage
• Oven-Baked Reindeer with Himmeltind-Goat Cheese
• White Chocolate Cream and Cloudberries from Finnmark

Multe

Found On: MS Kong Harald, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, MS Nordnorge, MS Richard With, MS Polarlys

Multe is a delicious bakery and coffee shop found onboard the Coastal Express ships. Here guests can enjoy pastries, traditional open-face sandwiches (smørbrød), coffees, and ice cream from Lofoten.

Røst

Found on: MS Trollfjord

One of their most popular dining establishments on the Svalbard and North Cape Line ship is Røst. This delicious restaurant offers a simple menu of local delicacies from the land and sea.

Highlights include:

• Norwegian Scallops and Sea Urchin
• Truffle Seaweed and Steamed Coastal Cod
• Mushroom Wellington
• Marshmallow and Beetroot Cake

Torget

Found On: MS Kong Harald, MS Midnatsol, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, MS Nordnorge, MS Richard With, MS Polarlys

Found on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express ships, Torget is the main restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a rotating menu each and every day.

Highlights include:

• Coffee and Vodka Cured Salmon
• Pork Terrine
• Baked Tusk
• Whole Roasted Turkey Fillet
• Cloudberry Cream
• Red Currant Mousse

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try incredible restaurants for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Hurtigruten. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.