If you think like a Viking, and with your stomach, you should turn your gaze and your interest to Stavanger. Norway’s fourth biggest city leads the field in a number of areas. Some people like to call it the ‘oil capital’ of Norway but for the curious and inquiring, Stavanger`s status as ‘ the food capital’ is much more tempting. There are lots of culinary landmarks in Stavanger, offering high-quality produce and restaurants that have gained the recognition of national and international gourmets. Stavanger was, in fact, the first city, outside Stavanger, to be awarded a Michelin star.  Cold October or cool March. You’ll be hungry whatever the weather. If you want to eat like a Viking king, you should come to Stavanger, according to those in the know. They highlight Stavanger, Jæren and the region as having the best produce in Norway. Those who make a foray to Stavanger will also be very impressed by the dramatic coastal landscape, the wide-open beaches, and the scenic contrasts. Some choose to pit themselves against the forces of nature on a surfboard. Others go on a voyage of discovery on the 40-km-long and wild Lysefjord, where the mountains tower like chieftains above large parts of the fjord. A boat trip here is a magnificent experience whatever the time of year. Go Viking and experience impressive mountains, reckless waterfalls, and remote farms – in what was once the realm of the Vikings.