Oslo Cuisine

A slow-cooked stew made with lamb, cabbage, black peppercorns, and water, creating a rich and hearty autumn dish. ¹⁾

A creamy white fish soup with cod, mussels, shrimp, carrots, and leeks, often flavored with white wine and dill. ²⁾

A Norwegian delicacy where whale meat is lightly smoked and served as thin slices, typically enjoyed with flatbread and sour cream. ³⁾

A variety of rye bread-based sandwiches, topped with shrimp, smoked salmon, roast beef, or pickled herring, garnished with egg, horseradish, and fresh herbs. ⁴⁾

A platter featuring pickled, mustard, and marinated herring, served with boiled potatoes, sour cream, onions, and rye crispbread. ⁵⁾

A fermented fish dish, aged for up to six months, eaten raw with flatbread, sour cream, and onions—a bold flavor that adventurous food lovers appreciate. ⁶⁾

A unique dish made by soaking dried white fish (typically cod) in lye, then boiling it to a gelatinous texture, traditionally served with mashed peas, bacon, and mustard sauce. ⁷⁾

A rich and creamy porridge made with sour cream, flour, butter, and milk, served with cinnamon, sugar, and cured meats on the side. ⁸⁾

A wild game sausage, often sold in Oslo’s markets and food festivals, made from elk meat, sometimes mixed with juniper berries and herbs. ⁹⁾

A traditional holiday treat, where spiced gingerbread cookies are built into houses and decorated with icing, candy, and powdered sugar. ¹⁰⁾

Norwegian-style meatballs made with minced beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and ginger, served with brown gravy, lingonberry jam, and potatoes. ¹¹⁾

A salted and air-dried lamb leg, aged for several months and served in thin slices, often as part of a charcuterie platter. ¹²⁾

A tower-shaped cake made from almond dough, stacked in rings, and often decorated for celebrations like weddings and Christmas. ¹³⁾

A Norwegian street food favorite, where a grilled sausage is wrapped in a soft potato flatbread (lompe) instead of a bun, topped with ketchup, mustard, or crispy onions. ¹⁴⁾

A simple yet delicious Oslo snack: Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) melted on toast with honey and walnuts, offering a sweet and savory contrast. ¹⁵⁾