Scan Magazine | Special Theme | ‘Julebord’ Buffets: Norwegian Christmas Dinners
All you need is låve Looking for a ‘låvely julebord’ this pre-Christmas season? With real felt enthusiasm and a lot of fun, happiness and satisfaction will find its way to the visitors at Kroglia Kulturgård in northern Norway as they enjoy delicious traditional food. By Marte Eide | Photos: Rune Nilsen, county governor of Nordland
Just south of the Arctic Circle, half an hour’s drive from Mo i Rana, lies Kroglia Kulturgård, a farm offering both innovation and tradition. Opened two years ago, the unique premises boasts plenty of details. “We are not at all streamlined but have rather focused on keeping the cowshed and barn as untouched as possible in order for visitors to get a real feel for what this place used to be,” says manager Eldbjørg Synnøve Fagerjord. With a background in journalism, she enjoys puns and wordplay and jokes by using the word ‘låve’ (barn) instead of love. “There is also an irresistible wordplay in Kulturgård, playing on the previous use of the premises for cow farming,” she points out. With its lovely smells and atmosphere, a traditional ‘julebord’ or Christmas party
is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. “We emphasise locally produced, unpretentious and traditional food so that everyone can leave the table satisfied,” says Fagerjord. In addition to food that has travelled a short distance, Kroglia Kulturgård focuses a great deal on the different activities. “This is also a place for cultural experiences in the traditional sense,” says Fagerjord. With activities such as bondefest, Olympic games and yoga, and peace and låve, the visitors at Kroglia Kulturgård will share fun moments and leave with very fond memories. For more information, please visit: www.kroglia.no
The biggest Christmas party around At Storefjell Resort Hotel they like things big – from the size of the hotel with its 550 beds, to the longest cold buffet table in Norway and the bands they invite to entertain at their Christmas parties every year. By Helene Toftner | Photos: Storefjell Resort Hotel
The hotel is located in the heart of Norway, between Oslo and Bergen far into the mountains, creating the perfect backdrop for a Christmas party. It is no surprise then that the hotel is one of the most popular venues during the holiday season. “Food is crucial at any Christmas party, and we have maxed it out with Norway’s longest buffet table full of classics like pork belly and lamb,” says hotel host Andreas Nibstad. While the food is one attraction, the entertainment is another. Every year the hotel attracts big Norwegian artists such as Hellbillies and Postgirobygget. “We have live bands playing every weekend, as well as a piano bar and a nightclub with DJs,” Nibstad says. 112 | Issue 93 | October 2016
For those managing to leave the dance floor in time to get up in the morning, Storefjell Resort Hotel offers fantastic ski slopes on their doorstep. The hotel is located in idyllic Gol, a mountain village three and a half hours from either Bergen or Oslo, and is easily reached by train or car. Worth noting is also that the hotel is the biggest venue for conferences and events in the mountain region.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.storefjell.no