Famed Nordic Cruise Line, Hurtigruten, known for their incredible expedition cruises and coastal Norway sailings, offers a luxurious product to their guests through 5-star service, elevated dining, and once-in-a-lifetime excursion. They truly focus on their origins along the Norwegian coast, working with local businesses and companies to create the ultimate onboard experience. Hurtigruten takes pride in serving delicious food onboard their ships, partnering with local suppliers from across the Norwegian coastline.
Hurtigruten trades with 50 farms, bakeries, butchers, fisheries, cheesemakers, distilleries, and ice-cream innovators, to provide their guests with a story of traditions and history in every sip and bite. Here are all the companies Hurtigruten partners with:
BAKED GOODS - BREAD, PASTRIES, CAKES
BYÅSEN BAKERY | A bakery located in Trondheim, renowned for its delicious cakes adorned with cream and marzipan.
RØRA BAKERY | Supplying Hurtigruten ships with freshly baked, sweet, and delicate flatbread known as skjenning.
CONDIMETS - SAUCES, JAMS, SWEETS
ARCTIC CANDY | Candy without sugar, crafted from vibrant berries found in northern Norway.
ARCTIC MUSTARD | Home of Mimi Mustard Sauce, crafted from grandma's 1950s recipe.
ASKIM FRUIT AND BERRIES | Renowned supplier of cider, jellies, juices, and flavor-packed hampers.
HAVSNØ | A salt artisan using Viking-inspired techniques, hand-collecting salt from the Norwegian Sea.
MOLTA FARM | On an island located just south of North Cape, Siss Heidi Hansen produces cloudberry honey, jellies, and dandelion syrup.
REISA JAMS | A jelly producer utilizing locally sourced rhubarb, cloudberries, crowberries, blueberries, and cranberries.
SMITH-HALD BRINGEBÆREDDIK | A family-operated business crafting jellies, vinegars, oils, and gourmet salts from local ingredients.
DAIRY - CHEESE, ICE CREAM, MILK
AALAN FARM CHEESEMAKER | Tove and Knut Åland supply Hurtigruten with fresh feta and their award-winning goat cheese.
ARKTIS ICE CREAM | Premium, genuine gelato crafted using real ingredients and classic Italian methods.
GANGSTAD FARM CHEESEMAKER | Award-winning cheese and ice cream from the Trøndelag region, known for their delicious taste.
GRØNDALEN FARM CHEESEMAKER | Nyr cheese, known for its fresh and sour taste, is crafted from happy cows at this family-operated eco-farm dating back to the 17th century.
NYR | A dairy farm from the 17th century focusing on organic milk and soft cheese that is low in fat and rich in protein.
TINGVOLLOST FARM & CHEESEMAKER | A family-operated farm established in 1303 that produces award-winning blue mold cheeses.
TVERÅS FARM | A traditional dairy farm focusing on two Norwegian specialties: gomme, a sweet cheese dessert, and prim, a spreadable cheese favored on bread and waffles.
VUKU FARM | An acclaimed cheesemaker recognized for crafting Italian mozzarella using Norwegian milk.
DRINKS - WINE, BEERS, JUICES
7 FJELL BREWERY | The owners of this Bergen-based brewery take pride in making quality craft beer.
ANIKONIC WINEMAKER & CONSULTANCY | Anika Perisic creates a tasty rosé wine using ingredients sourced locally.
AURORASPIRIT DISTILLERY | The northernmost distillery in the world uses water sourced from ancient Arctic glaciers.
BÅDIN BREWERY | Established by six friends, this brewery places Bodø on the map for excellent craft beer.
BRINGEBÆRLANDET | This supplier, an expert in raspberry fruit wines, has earned Gold Medals in national competitions.
CIDERHUSET | Orchard operated by a family since 1922, offering 15 varieties of cider and fruit wines.
HARDANGERGUTANE JUICE AND CIDER | Local, high-quality apples are the essential ingredient in this family-operated juice and cider factory.
INDERØY DISTILLERY | Home of the golden aquavit crafted solely from Norwegian ingredients and native flora.
KINN BREWERY | Kinn emphasizes traditional methods with the motto "We do it the old way."
LOFOTPILS BREWERY | Traditional German brewing using locally sourced malt, hops, and spices.
MACK BREWERY | Founded in 1877, Mack is also known as the northernmost brewery in the world.
MYKEN DISTILLERY | The first Arctic distillery in the world producing gin and single-malt whisky.
SKOTT FARM & WINEMAKER | Atle Tærum's plum and elderflower eiswein is also stocked by Michelin-starred restaurants.
SEAFOOD - FISH, SHELLFISH, ROE
BERG GÃRD | We source traditional rakfisk - salted trout or Arctic char - from this company located on Inderøy island.
BOTTARGA BOREALIS | The highest quality cod roe is shipped to 14 countries and over 20 Michelin-starred restaurants.
DRAGØY FISH | A renowned name in the fish and shellfish sector since 1979.
DYBVIK BACALAO | For 90 years, this family-run business has produced klippfisk (dried, salted cod) of exceptional quality.
FINNMARKSRØYA | Premium Arctic char and Finnmark trout from this Kirkenes-based company.
HALVORS TRADITIONAL FISH | Premium, freshly caught fish from the fishing fleet in northern Norway.
HITRAMAT | A renowned and recognized brand known for its quality in crayfish, scallops, and crab.
KYVIK HERRING | This family-owned business has proudly provided herring for four generations since 1866.
LERØY AURORA | Norwegian seafood innovator since 1899, specializing in fresh fish, both farmed and wild-caught.
LYNGEN REKER | The chilly waters of Lyngenfjord in northern Norway impart an extra freshness to these shrimps and prawns.
MYREMAR | Hurtigruten obtains delicious cod loins from a company located in one of the largest fishing villages in Vestarålen.
NORD REKER SEAFOOD | Since 1972, the company has been manufacturing hand-peeled shrimps.
NORWAY KING CRAB | This supplier captures and delivers live king crabs to restaurants globally.
RØRVIK FISH | Since 1927, this company has been providing fresh, salted, and frozen fish throughout Norway.
SÆTERSTAD FARM | Award-winning Arctic char from this organic mountain farm.
SCALMARIN SEAFOOD | Scallops and sea urchins gathered by divers and crabs captured by local fishermen.
SIGERFJORD FISH | A major supplier of Arctic char in Norway, offering both fresh and smoked options.
SNADDER OG SNASKUM | Located in Trondheimsfjord, this award-winning organic shellfish farm is the oldest mussel producer in Norway.
STERLINGWHITEHALIBUT | High-quality halibut cultivated in the cold, pristine waters of the Ryfylke fjords.
MEAT - POULTRY, LAMB, BEEF
ANDVIK POULTRY FARM | At their farm, Mikal Nordheim's hens lay several million eggs annually.
GRILSTAD | A major meat supplier in Norway providing sausages, hamburgers, and cured meats.
HØST MATVERKSTED | Culinary Ambassador Astrid Nåsslander offers us sausages and cured hams made from wild game.
IVAR LØNE | Smalahovetunet, owned by Ivar Løne, provides Hurtigruten's ships with traditional Norwegian meat products.
LARVERIET | Innovative venture aims to incorporate protein-rich caterpillars into the Nordic diet.
MYDLAND BUTCHERY | The Aune family established this acclaimed meat and sausage factory in 1903.
OLE RINGDAL | Ole Ringdal, an award-winning company, has established itself as one of Norway's top meat producers.
STRAND FARM | This farm in Ryfylke provides quail meat and eggs to Hurtigruten's ships.
TIND SPEKEVARER | Producing cured ham since 1884 from animals that roam in the Geiranger UNESCO World Heritage Site.
VEGETABLES - LEAVES, ROOTS, HERBS
FLOWFOOD | Creators of distinctive plant-based foods and meat substitutes utilizing Nordic beans and peas.
GRØNT FRA LAKS | This company integrates hydroponics and aquaponics to sustainably produce vegetables and herbs.
KVITNES GÅRD | Halvar Ellingsen's restaurant, a Culinary Ambassador, serves as an inspiration for Hurtigruten's ship menus.
LOFOTEN SEAWEED | Established by two close friends dedicated to incorporating seaweed into the Nordic diet.
LYNGEN SEAWEED | In addition to providing sustainable seaweed, this company also processes and preserves fish and shellfish.
MYKLEVIK FARM | A family-operated farm in Lofoten supplying Hurtigruten's ships with sustainably grown vegetables, herbs, and syrups.
RINGERIKSERTER | This small company manufactures the Ringerike pea, a Norwegian delicacy with protected status.
TRØNDERSOPP MUSHROOMS | A family-operated farm cultivating winter oysters, kind oysters, and shiitake mushrooms.
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