Structure. 3 level dining is on left, Tepee in front of it. right side of building is guest rooms
Fäviken is a 2 1/2 hour drive out of Trondheim, Norway, with Åre being the closest town and also where many of the staff live. There really isn’t much out there but the restaurant and all the associated buildings on the property. I highly recommend trying to get one of the rooms on the property to stay in when you go. They are small and use a community bath but there is a sink in your room and it is nice to be able to hang out with your dinner companions, other diners and some of the staff after the meal is over.
Frankie found Magnus’ cookbook
There are 3 levels in the building where dinner is served and we had hoped for a 2 top on the middle level but got a place at the shared table for 8. That turned out to be great. Ours was the only table on the first floor and we were attended to by the head chef, Jasper Karlsson. Additional positives about the first floor are that the bathroom is on that level and it is cooler on the lower floors. The second and third levels have other seating configurations but the size of our group allowed us to talk and comment and generally have a wonderful time. They offer drink pairings which are generous pours however drinks before and after dinner are an additional charge, but once again they are generous. Pacing is good but it did give you time between so you didn’t feel rushed. Great explanations are given and questions are welcomed. It is a incredible experience if you get a chance to participate. Also if you stay you are given breakfast before you get on your way. The meal started with small bites, with your drink of choice from the bar, and all of the guests enjoy these on the first floor. When the hand food is over the other guests are moved to their respective floor. Here was our dinner and some pictures of the interior.
2nd and 3rd floor guests have their snacks on 1st floor1st floor dining table and bar with lounge chairs on the rightFrankie liked the fur front on the bar2nd floor dining area2nd floorhanging meatsstairs to third level3rd floor3rd floor
3rd floorFrankie tried on the fur coatFrankie liked the flowersinside the TepeeFrankie played with fireanother building on the groundsone of the serversFrankie checked out the first floor dining tableFeremented turnip – ok. Meat infused from their house charcuterie – good.Linseed and vinegar crisps. Nice.mussel dipa piece of the crisp
Wholegrain wheat cracker with carrot salad. Buttery and nice textures. Yum!
start with curdBroth of smoked and dried reindeer, decomposing leaves, very fresh curds and crowberriesbroth containerFrankie looked at the finished productbottom of the cup
Wild trout roe served in a crust of dried pig’s blood. Good.
Pig’s head, dipped in sourdough and deep-fried, rhubarb, tarragon salt
Bird’s liver custard, gooseberries, malted cabbage and sheep sorrel. Nice tastes of fried onion – Delicious!
Slices of cured pork. From an old sow and aged one year.
breadbutterFaviken beer
presentation of the scallopsScallop “i skalet ur elden” cooked over burning juniper branchesChef Jesper telling us about the food
King crab and almost burnt cream. Eat cream with every bite. Outstanding!
pork roast presentedwine
Lamb tongue according to Cajsa Warg, brined dandelion. Served with mead and caramelized for 6 hours.another viewFrankie thought we should lick our bowls
Burdot(fish) stew and nettles. Sets your tongue on fire, very firm fish, reduced milk is nice!wineFrankie was trying to keep up with the beverages
Sourdough pancake, seaweed, beef butter. Grassy tastes and smooth. Not sure-
Lupin curd gratin with fresh flowers and leaves
A small egg coated in ash, sauce made from dried trout and pickled marigold
A steamed asparagus, very good cream and Finnish fish (sturgeon) eggs. Really good.
Frankie found all her favorites in the bathroom
A slice of pork chop with fermented, roasted and very finely ground lupin
Set broth, leaves and toasted oats
table candle
Colostrum with medowsweet
Potato dreamRaw jerusalem artichoke, dark roasted cereals (in between). Reminded me of peanut butter.Silage ice cream
A wooden box filled with tar pastilles, meadowsweet candy, dried rowanberries, smoked caramel, sunflower seed nougat, dried black currants
Aromatic seedsFrankie liked the container of seeds
Frankie checks out the flavored drinks. Flavors were rose hips, sour cream, duck egg and black currant.
Snus fermented in a used bitters barrel
kitchen staff
staff getting relaxed
Chef Jesper and Frankiekitchen
For the cigar lovers
After dinner choicesmy choice!Frankie rested on the knit capcontentment after dinnernew friends
Breakfast was as shown.
table set uphard boiled eggssmoked moose heart and ham with hard cheese. round dishes are various spreads and bottle is juicecookies served hot from the oven