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We've compiled the best of the best in The Western Fjords - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and perhaps a little loud at peak hours, but you won't find a better spot for a quick meal. There are wood beams, exposed brick walls, and cozy booths with rough-hewn furnishings. The food is family-friendly, including generous salads and sandwiches and pizzas.
Centrally located in Eidfjord, this charming café with a handful of tables outside bakes some of the best pastries around—make sure to get some to take along on your adventures. This is the perfect place for a light lunch—with the best local produce—a filling snack, or a great cup of coffee.
This mountaintop café covered with a dramatic glass canopy has tremendous views over the surrounding peaks, islands, and fjords. A wraparound terrace opens when the weather allows, and it's a popular spot for lunch, or an ice cream, after climbing the steps to the Kniven—aka Mount Aksla—scenic overlook.
This bakery serves up some of the best cinnamon rolls you have ever tasted, and of course the famous Norwegian skolebolle (buns with custard and coconut). In the summer, they move the chairs and tables outside so you can enjoy the sunshine. In cooler weather the space is limited, so you might want to take your treats with you.
In the center of Odda, the Glacier Restaurant couldn't be more relaxed: there are picnic tables outside, a casual eatery on the main level, and a slightly more formal dining room downstairs. With Asian, European, and even Middle Eastern dishes on the menu, everyone in the family will find something they like.
