Forest dinner class near Oslo: cook Norwegian food outdoors

Cook and eat a full dinner in the forest, 35 minutes from the city

A private forest cooking class near Oslo where you walk into Nordmarka, learn mountain gastronomy from a professional chef with 10+ years experience, and prepare a traditional Norwegian meal over a cauldron—cured trout, wild meats, fresh waffles with brunost—before eating it outdoors. The chef handles the cooking; you learn the techniques and the stories behind the food. Small group, 2 hours total, includes the full meal and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Forest walk and Norwegian dinner

• Take metro from Oslo to forest
• Enjoy forest walk with guide
• Stop at scenic viewpoint for tasting
• Arrive at forest camp
• Swim in crystal-clear lake (summer)
• Feast on wild Scandinavian meats
• Eat traditional Norwegian waffles with brunost

The Experience

The metro gets you 35 minutes from central Oslo to the forest edge. From there, a relaxed walk into Nordmarka takes you past the city's noise into the kind of quiet where you can hear what the guide is explaining about Norwegian food culture and how nature feeds the table here. You'll stop at a scenic viewpoint for a short break and a tasting of local delicacies—cured mountain trout, venison, the rare flavors that rarely make it into restaurants—before heading to the camp spot where the real work begins.

Once you reach the forest clearing, the chef sets up at a cauldron while you have the choice to swim in the lake if it's summer, or warm yourself by the fire if it's winter. Then you gather close as the cooking happens in front of you: wild Scandinavian meats going into the pot, the chef sharing the techniques and the stories that go with each ingredient. This is not a demonstration you watch from a distance. You're part of the setup, the timing, the moment when food that started as raw ingredients becomes the meal you're about to eat.

The finish is fresh Norwegian waffles made over the flames and topped with brunost—the sweet brown cheese that tastes nothing like what the name suggests. You eat sitting at a forest table, with the fire nearby and the meal you helped create in front of you. Bring an appetite; this is a full dinner, not a tasting.

What’s included

• A professional chef with 10+ years experience guiding the cooking and sharing mountain gastronomy techniques.
• a traditional Norwegian outdoor meal prepared over an open fire, including locally sourced wild meats, cured trout, and fresh waffles with brunost.
• the forest walk into Nordmarka with cultural commentary on Norwegian food traditions.
• a scenic viewpoint stop with local food tastings.
• drinks during the meal.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Troll Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the cooking techniques and the stories behind the food without translation barriers. This works for anyone who wants to learn how to cook outdoors and eat what they've made, as long as you're comfortable with a forest setting and a meal built around wild meats and traditional dairy.

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Top questions

What kind of food will I cook and eat on this forest dinner class?

The meal centers on wild Scandinavian meats prepared in a cauldron over the fire, along with cured mountain trout, venison, and fresh waffles topped with brunost (traditional Norwegian brown cheese). The chef sources locally and prepares everything on-site; you'll taste flavors rarely found in restaurants.

How far is Nordmarka forest from Oslo, and how do I get there?

Nordmarka is 35 minutes from central Oslo by metro. Public transportation gets you to the forest edge, and from there the walk to the camp spot is relaxed and part of the experience itself.

What happens if I visit in winter instead of summer?

In summer, you can swim in a crystal-clear lake before the meal is served. In winter, you gather around a traditional crackling bonfire to warm up while the chef cooks and the meal comes together.

Is this experience suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 6 onward. The forest walk is relaxed, and the outdoor cooking setup keeps kids engaged with the process. Children under 6 are not permitted.

What should I wear and bring for a forest cooking class?

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suited to the weather and forest conditions. The experience runs in all seasons, so dress accordingly for summer swimming or winter fire-sitting. Bring an appetite—this is a full dinner.

Are alcoholic beverages included, and can I bring my own?

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the class. You may bring a limited amount for personal enjoyment, in line with local regulations and nature conservation rules.