The scent of rosemary on roasted lamb. The sight of scarlet tomatoes, plump and ripe. The way the pastry flakes in your fingers, and melts in your mouth. You experience travel with all your senses—including taste—and food that indulges all your senses is food that you never forget. With Viking, you celebrate food in all its glory. On board and on shore, you discover that food is something to be sampled, savored and, above all, enjoyed!
Fine Food is Fresh Food
Sorbet made with lemons from the orchards of Provence. Hungarian goulash with paprika from the produce market in Budapest. And with your trout? Hand-picked dill from the organic herb garden on the sun deck of a Viking Longship. Our chefs use fresh locally sourced ingredients in the creation of authentic dishes bursting with flavor.
Casual Dining in Elegant Style
Greet the morning with a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the dining room. Or pick up a croissant and cappuccino and head off to the sun deck to watch the river come to life. Lunch presents yet more choice with a selection of inspiring dishes. When evening falls, the artistry in the kitchen transforms into a masterpiece of a five-course dinner, with a menu that incorporates traditional influences as well as contemporary cuisine.
To be an occasion, it must be shared. And there is no more relaxing place to share good food, good wine and stories with friends—old and new—than in our intimate dining rooms.
Something Delicious to Pamper Every Palate
Lighter choices, vegetarian dishes—our chefs work with nutritionists to provide a selection of balanced options. And, because some days you feel like a simple supper, a perfectly grilled steak or chicken breast or grilled salmon and Caesar salad is always an option.
And to Drink?
Freshly brewed coffee in the lounge as you gaze at the river’s early morning mist. Iced tea on the sun deck as you pass villages shaped by time. A bottle of fine local wine with lunch or dinner. Enjoy it all—it is all covered in your cruise fare.
A Taste of...
Viking’s signature ’Taste of...’ events are a great introduction to the food and drink of the region. This delightfully informal gathering is as much a visual feast as it is an edible one. Displays of colorful fruit sit alongside a smorgasbord of delicacies, such as you might find in a traditional café. Pretzels and sweet mustard, leberwurst and Kölsch are some of the many tasty treats at ’A Taste of Germany.’ Surrounded by glorious riverside scenery, it is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow guests, chat with Viking chefs and enjoy a taste of the world.
A Side Serving of Culture
Accompany the chef on a food shopping trip to the local market. Discover why herbs are a cook’s best friend. Meet local producers of fine food and wine. With Viking, food is never just for sustenance—it’s a joy to be shared. Make apple strudel or whip up a fondant au chocolat—our tastings, cooking classes and hands-on demonstrations are the perfect way to expand your mind and satisfy your taste buds.
The Al Fresco Experience
Guests have the opportunity to dine al fresco—whether it is on the sun deck or the new Viking Longships Aquavit Terrace. Relaxing amidst ever-changing landscapes, it is the perfect casual dining experience.
Your Journey, Your Choice
Viking’s pledge to bring you exceptional choice extends to your dining experience, with a variety of cuisine that you can enjoy where and when you like. Have a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. Or, take a plate of freshly baked pastries to the sun deck. For a lunch less ordinary, enjoy one of the daily specials in the restaurant or something lighter in the lounge.