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People of the North
Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)
Season 1
Episode 107
Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery. Storfjord, which translates to “the big fjord” connects most of the small communities visited in this episode. After a trip through the mountains, Arne, Stig and Frida prepare a dish with the famous fjord trout.
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