Delicious Foods from Norway
Norway has a slew of traditional dishes that any avant-garde traveler would enjoy. and I tried most of them during my visit. Here are a few of my favorite foods from Norway.
Breakfast: Waffels and Jam
Shortly upon landing at Oslo airport I was greeted with a delicious breakfast that many Norwegians eat at the start of their day. Not exactly healthy, but it was just what I needed to satisfy my sweet tooth. Toppings included cream, jam, butter and similar spreads and waffles are often eaten rolled up like a burrito. This is often accompanied with a low-fat yogurt and fruit bowl.
Lunch: Seafood Sandwiches
I ate several different seafood dishes in Norway, especially in Oslo which is located right near the water. On this particular day, we were served a variety of sandwiches comprised of meats, seafood and vegetables.
Perhaps my favorite lunches were actually the soups. In Norefjell we tasted three different soups. One was meat-based, another moose and the third was Jerusalem artichoke and potato. Soups are Norway’s version of “fast food” and the fresh seafood soups I ate in Oslo were among my favorite.
Dinner: Reindeer Filet & Aquavit
My last dinner in Norway was a sampling of reindeer filet with three different game sauces. The glasses in front of each plate contain aquavit, a traditional Nordic alcohol. Aquavit has a very strong taste but you can disguise the flavoring in fruity cocktails, which I did the night before.
Dessert: A Taste of Home
Norway certainly had several traditional desserts but this particular night I chose to keep it simple with macaroons and tarts. Creme Brulee, sorbet and lemon custards are other popular desserts often offered at local restaurants.
Cocktail anyone? Here’s a shot of me at the Ice Bar we visited in Lillehammer.
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34 Comments
The seafood sandwiches look delicious!
Stephanie – The Travel Chica recently posted..Foto of the Week from … Curiñaco – A Short Bus Ride to Paradise
They were so good!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
Everything looks so amazing! Wouldn’t you be full enough to get some lunch after that amount of waffles? But I’m sure you can’t resist because those seafood sandwiches look unbelievably delicious! Great post.
Alexa Meisler recently posted..Roland’s Epic Adventures: Belmont Park
I ate so much on this trip – it was hard coming back home!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
Reindeer Filet! Sound fantastic and looks so delicious! You didnt have those sheepheads, they talk about sometimes, didnt you? It’s supposed to go great with akvavitt as well. But I would prefer the deer as well… Lovely post and pictures that make me hungry!
ClaudiRTW recently posted..Reportage: Thailand – Zuhause ist es doch am schönsten
I don’t think I tried that one – next time!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
Loving your Norway posts — I’ve wanted to go ever since I spent a few weeks in Sweden. Someday!
Abby recently posted..Fall in love with the Southwest landscape
I wish I could have spent some time in Sweden! I hope you make it to Norway
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
You’re making me want to return to Norway… especially to eat some Reindeer! Looks like you had a tasty time…!
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You should haha! I definitely miss the reindeer dishes
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
It all looks delicious but I love the sound of the reindeer filet. I have always wanted to go to an ice bar – great photo!
Cherina recently posted..Going it Alone in Iceland
Thanks Cherina!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
You had me at waffles and jam for breakfast
The seafood sandwiches look absolutely incredible! Now I’m hungry!
Laurence recently posted..Nontron – French town of the knife
Waffles for breakfast certainly made me a very happy person all day haha.
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
I think salmon alone would justify a trip to Norway (nevermind the fjords, it’s all about the salmon!)
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haha Norway has amazing salmon!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
I’m not such a fan of fish or of fancy preparation of things. I am a big fan of waffles though. SO waffles and jam three-times a day sounds about my speed.
Andrew recently posted..Places to Eat in Freiburg, Germany
I love waffles too
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
Everything looks delicious! All of those sugary treats blew my mind. Now we’re going to HAVE to visit Norway asap.
haha YES!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
I never knew they had such wonderful food in Norway. These are so creative with so much variety. Its something I never would’ve expected from this country. Envious that you got to actually taste them. I’d love to taste that salmon sandwhich.
Sherry recently posted..“Sightseeing Above Kauai”
To be honest, I didn’t know either
but yes, the food was amazing especially all the seafood!
Megan recently posted..Delicious Foods from Norway
Man. I can’t even imagine how great the seafood is up there. Must be so fresh. Here on the east coast we are afforded quit a bit of fresh and delicious seafood, but the catch up in the fresh cold water must be something totally different.
Kurt recently posted..One Year of Travel in Photos
So fresh! Always the fish of the day
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I am salivating already! I love these eye-catching photos, I especially feen for the seafood dishes. I must try these when I get to visit Norway in June. Thanks for sharing!
No problem Bernadette! The seafood dishes were delicious.
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It all looks incredible…The lunch especially!
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It sure was!
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All of it looks good! Not sure how I feel about eating reindeer, but I’d give it a try.
It was actually really good – but I sort of felt bad because I kept thinking of cute little Rudolph
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Yummmm that looks sooo delicious. I can’t wait to go to Norway. My dad’s side is Norwegian, but I haven’t made it there yet. The food alone would make me want to book a ticket right now.
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You will love Norway Kristen! I’m going back there in August and am beyond excited.
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