Top 10 Local Foods to Try in Oslo

When visiting Oslo, indulging in local cuisine is a must-do to experience the city’s culture fully. Below is a list of top 10 local foods that one should certainly try:

Fårikål

A comforting stew made of lamb and cabbage, seasoned with whole black peppercorns and often enjoyed in the colder months.

Lutefisk

This traditional dish is made from aged stockfish or dried/salted whitefish and lye. It's gelatinous in texture and typically served with pea stew, bacon, and potatoes.

Rakfisk

Fermented fish, usually trout, rakfisk is a traditional Norwegian delicacy with a strong smell and taste, often served with flatbread and sour cream.

Smalahove

A dish not for the faint of heart, smalahove is a sheep's head that's been smoked, salted, or dried, and then boiled or steamed.

Kjøttkaker

Norwegian meatballs are larger than their Swedish cousins and are typically served with boiled potatoes, gravy, and lingonberry sauce.

Brunost

A unique Norwegian brown cheese with a caramel-like flavor, brunost is made from the whey of goat's milk and often enjoyed on bread or waffles.

Rømmegrøt

A rich sour cream porridge that is traditionally served with cinnamon, sugar, and a dollop of butter, often eaten during celebrations and festivals.

Pølse med lompe

A popular street food, it is a Norwegian-style hot dog wrapped in lompe, a soft thin flatbread made from potato.

Klippfisk

Dried and salted cod, often rehydrated and used in various traditional dishes such as bacalao, which is a stew with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

Krokanrull

A sweet dessert roll containing thin layers of almond meringue wrapped around whipped cream, typically served sliced like a swiss roll.

These traditional Oslo foods offer a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of the city and are a crucial part of the travel experience in the Norwegian capital.