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Welcome to Fiskekrogen!
Here you can enjoy the view of Henningsvær harbour and experience great culinary joy from the open kitchen. A visit here is suitable after a trip to the mountains or as part of a solemn celebration. Fiskekrogen resides in the middle of Henningsvær harbour, which is one of Norway'soldest fishing villagesin the Vestfjord. The restaurant is surrounded by sea to the south, west and east. To the north, you will have a fantastic view ofFestvågtinden and Vågakallen, which is the municipality's highest mountain. Fiskekrogen was established in1989byElse Marie Larsen and Otto Asheimas the first fish restaurant in Lofoten. Fiskekrogen started with 44 seats and a brown pub. Here, the classic fish soup was prepared and served, which has been their trademark for all these years. In the early2000s, they built a new restaurant, which increased capacity to 90 guests. Fiskekrogen divides the year intothree main seasons, and by doing so, you can experience various unique dishes throughout the year. They want to give guests the best that the seasons have to offer, namelyingredients. Therefore, their menus will be the result of the tastes and impressions surrounding you. After a quiet month in January, the season begins with the fish reception opening as the harbour isfull of sharksand the streets come to life. During these months you can experience weather differences. You can also enjoy the sight of theAurora Borealisand experience Lofoten fishing. Lofoten fishing can be dated back to theViking Age, and it is important for the weather that this tradition is maintained. The cod migrate to the coast to spawn, and fishing for Skreien is the most important seasonal fishing in Norway. You can, among other things, get atraditional serving of cod, liver and roe, or try the delicacy cod tongues, delivered by local cuttlefish. The grass is getting greener, the sun is finally starting to shine, and the midnight sun is making its progress. Life will be buzzing in the streets as it fills up withtourists from all over the world, and the harbour is full of leisure boats and sailboats. They will have 25 employees ready to provide the best service, and the outdoor restaurant opens. You can enjoy shrimp withHenningsvær's best view. You will experience a vibrant and lively restaurant where table reservations are a must. Bar North opens every night for a drink or two. The colder days are coming, and the days are getting shorter. At Fiskekrogen, you can enjoy a warm atmosphere with a blazing fire in the fireplace andtraditional Christmas food. Henningsvær transforms into one of Norway's most cozy Christmas streets with Christmas lights, Christmas trees
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