Get a taste of the culinary treats of Southern Norway
Taste local food, fruit, sea food, berries and vegetables. Many restaurants in Southern Norway are proud of the traditions and love to tell you about it.
Photo: Martine Petra Hoel
Photo: Ivar Kvaal, Snøhetta
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Photo: Heidi Sørvig, Visit Sørlandet
Taste your way through the different regions of Southern Norway
Under: Michelin star restaurant in southernmost Norway
Southernmost Norway received it's first Michelin star when Under underwater restaurant in Lindesnes was awarded one star in the 2020 edition of the prestigious Michelin guide.
How to get to Under
Booked a table at restaurant Under or just wondering where it is? Find out how to get to the underwater restaurant in Lindesnes, Southern Norway.
Under is the world’s largest underwater restaurant
Are you ready for a wUNDERful 18-course gourmet marathon – five meters below sea level? Check out the first underwater restaurant in Northern Europe.
Where to eat in Setesdal
On your journey through Setesdal you may literally get a taste of the valley. Many of the restaurants serve food based on local produce, prepared in a traditional manner or with a modern touch.
Dining in Southern Norway
Find out where to eat in Southern Norway, from the top-rated restaurants on Trip Advisor to coffee bars and cafés.
Lindesnes lighthouse
Lindesnes Lighthouse is Norway’s southernmost point on land. Spend a few hours or stay several days. The weather, water and nature are all breathtaking.
Dining in Arendal
The Arendal Region's restaurants and cafés have delicacies to offer. Everything from sandwiches to five-course dinners, and more.
Taste Grimstad
Grimstad is a great place to enjoy good food and drink. Its selection of restaurants is wide and diverse, and if you prefer home-cooking there are numerous outlets selling local ingredients.
Dining in Kristiansand
Whether you want seafood, a gourmet meal or pizza, there is an eatery for you in Kristiansand.
Places to eat in Lindesnes
In the Lindesnes region there are plenty of places where you can get a bite to eat, from small cozy cafés to great restaurants.
Dining in Risør
In Risør you will find seaside restaurants, cosy cafès and laidback pubs and bars. Outdoor seating and seafood in the town of wooden houses.
Worth tasting when visiting the southernmost part of Norway:
Local specialities from Southern Norway
You should sample some of the region’s local specialities when you visit Southern Norway. Many restaurants and cafés serve locally produced food and beverages. Ask the staff to recommend local fare on the menu.
Why not also try some local beer from the local breweries Nøgne Ø or Lindesnes Brygghus? Lindesnes Brygghus is Norway’s southernmost brewery. When you travel through Setesdal, you should look for products marked ‘Smaken av Setesdal’ (a taste of Setesdal) – these products are produced locally in Setesdal.
Visit the local fishmonger to buy fresh prawns and other delicacies from the sea. Follow the example of the locals and enjoy fresh prawns straight out of the bag on the quay.
Keep an eye out for locally produced food such as sausages, ham, cordial, jam and "lefse". Several shops sell locally produced specialities. Restaurants and cafés that serve local food often use the "#SpisSørlandet" logo.
The summer in Kristiansand must include a trip to the fish market.
Go to: Reinhartsen at the fish marketReinhartsen at the fish market
KristiansandThe summer in Kristiansand must include a trip to the fish market.
Only an hour's drive from southernmost Norway's coastal towns, lies the idyllic farm, Røyland Gård.
Go to: Røyland GårdRøyland Gård
BirkenesOnly an hour's drive from southernmost Norway's coastal towns, lies the idyllic farm, Røyland Gård.