From New Zealand to a Viking Feast in Stockholm!
Imagine stepping back more than 1,000 years into a Viking banquet hall, where guests are welcomed by name and homeland, tables are thumped, and cheers echo around the room.
Welcome to Aifur Restaurant & Bar, in Stockholm's historic Old Town — where Mountain River Venison has earned a place at the Viking table!
A Viking Dining Experience Like No Other
Inspired by Viking life between the years 700 and 1100, Aifur brings Scandinavian history to life through food and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Guests arriving from around the world are introduced by name and country, greeted with enthusiastic table-banging and loud cheers.
It's a dining experience that celebrates Viking-era feasting traditions of the Viking era —and Mountain River Venison is part of the adventure.
Mountain River Venison — Fit for a Viking Feast!
One of Aifur's dishes is Tore Hjort's Venison, featuring a flavourful cut from the shoulder of New Zealand red deer.
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Served with root vegetable hash browns, creamy mushroom sauce and a touch of lingonberry, it's a wonderful meeting of New Zealand venison and Scandinavian culinary traditions.
And it's proving popular!
Aifur uses close to five tonnes of Mountain River Venison shoulder bolar each year — an impressive amount of New Zealand venison finding its way onto Viking banquet tables in Stockholm.
A Dish with a Story from Viking History
At Aifur, even the menu takes guests on a journey through history.
Tore Hjort's Venison is inspired by a Norwegian chieftain from Hålogaland who fought alongside Jarl Håkon at the Battle of Hjörungavåg in 986.
The restaurant's menu also draws on ancient Scandinavian traditions, where deer were regarded as majestic animals with a special place in Viking mythology and symbolism.
It's a fitting connection for Mountain River Venison, bringing together a remarkable animal, a rich cultural heritage and a memorable dining experience.
From New Zealand's Pastures to Stockholm's Viking Tables
From the deer farms of New Zealand to a Viking banquet hall in Sweden, Mountain River Venison is finding its place in some remarkable dining experiences around the world.
Behind every serving is a community of farmers, processing teams, international partners and chefs, all contributing to bringing quality New Zealand venison to the table.
A big thank you to our Mountain River team in Sweden and everyone at Aifur for making New Zealand venison part of this extraordinary dining experience.
And if you're ever visiting Stockholm, why not step back in time, enjoy a Viking feast and discover a taste of New Zealand along the way!
Find Out More:
Aifur Restaurant & Bar, Stockholm — Discover the Viking-inspired dining experience in Stockholm's historic Old Town.
Aifur Food Menu — Explore the restaurant's Viking-inspired dishes, including Tore Hjort's Venison.