A series that visits spectacular places across the northern points of Scandinavia. Hosted by Norwegian television personality Arne Hjeltnes, Swedish chef Frida Ronge, and award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten, the team ventures to far-away places in northern Norway and the Faroe Islands to showcase the Nordic way of life in these remote regions. Throughout the series, the trio explore the food, culture, land, traditions and people who live in this isolated part of the world.
TV series
People of the North
20232 seasons · 22 episodes
Reality
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 22 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
Finnmark Plateau (Alta)
Apr 1, 202323 min
Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The town's indigenous people teach the team how to fish and serve them a classic reindeer stew at a mountain lodge. Later, the hosts join renowned Sami che
- 2S1 E2
Treasures from the Barents Sea: Kjøllefjord
Apr 1, 202324 min
The hosts head to Kjøllefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway. Chef Frida joins a local fishing crew to catch fresh cod in the Barents Sea, Arne meets with a local storyteller to learn about the village's fishing cultur
- 3S1 E3
Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands) (Færøerne Islands)
Apr 1, 202328 min
Arne, Frida, and Stig travel like Vikings to an old Norse settlement in the Faroe Islands and savor the island's culinary hotspots. The team meets with local artists and singers in Klaksvik followed by a trip to Torshavn, where Frida and St
- 4S1 E4
Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)
Apr 1, 202324 min
Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by
- 5S1 E5
The Beautiful West (Ålesund)
Apr 1, 202329 min
Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ålesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tastin
- 6S1 E6
Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)
Apr 1, 202324 min
Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Sørøya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer. Arne and Stig venture out at sea to catch halibut, the holiest fish of them all. Meanwhile, Frida samples local ingredients and prepares a deli
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch People of the North?
- People of the North is streaming on PBS. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of People of the North are there?
- People of the North has 2 seasons and 22 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of People of the North?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of People of the North. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on April 8, 2023.
- Who stars in People of the North?
- People of the North stars Arne Hjeltenes, Stig Bareksten, Frida Ronge.