More than a meal. A feeling

A guest once said that Trasti & Trine was not a place, but a feeling. Perhaps that is exactly where my philosophy begins.

Being able to show care and love by giving of myself has always been close to my heart. Inviting someone into my home, and taking responsibility for their time. That has inspired my urge to create and my desire to keep the craft alive.

The Alaska Bar at Trasti & Trine is a warm, atmospheric meeting place in the forest, where music, stories and Arctic ambience set the tone for the evening. Inspired by Alaska and the world of dog sledding, it is a place for calm, presence and good conversations.

The bar is a natural landing place when you arrive, with a collection of over 200 vinyl records you can play yourself. Here you choose the evening's soundtrack, whether it's while a winter dog team glides past outside or while summer light rests over the yard on a quiet evening.

The building also carries history, being one of the early constructions erected after World War II, preserved and passed on through time. The interior is shaped with references to life in Alaska, bringing a sense of northern expeditions and dog sledding into Alta.

During Finnmarksløpet and the Iditarod the bar becomes a gathering point where the races are followed live, surrounded by guests, enthusiasts and stories from the trail.

Those who are up early in the morning might notice a wisp of smoke rising from one of the smallest houses on the yard. That means Trasti is up early and firing the stone oven in the bakery. Soon the scent of freshly baked bread drifts between the houses. How about a hearty sourdough loaf, perhaps a bread with birch sap and juniper berries?

In winter we are open every Saturday, when you can drop by for coffee and sweets at our Saturday café.

In summer the café is open every day from 12:00 to 15:00, with a larger selection on weekends.

Welcome!

At Trasti & Trine, students and apprentices have the opportunity to learn through practical work, exploration and genuine food experiences. With a focus on quality ingredients, the rhythm of the seasons and traditional crafts, we aim to inspire the next generation to preserve and develop the culinary arts. Here young people have room to be creative, build solid professional skills and contribute to a living community that creates value for the place, the craft and the future.