Given the vast wild areas of the region, it’ll come as no surprise to learn that traditional Scandinavian food is based on local natural resources such as meat and seafood. When mixed with fresh ingredients, this produces tasty Nordic food for you to try.
One cuisine that you’ll find across the region is gravlax. This Scandinavian dish consists of salmon that’s been cured using a mix of salt, sugar, dill, black pepper and sometimes berries. Reindeer meat is also popular across Scandinavia and comes in various forms. If you fancy trying this meat, then you could try the Norwegian steak called finnbiff, which is often served with potato dumplings and a hearty gravy.
If you’re vegetarian or vegan and feeling missed out here, one Scandinavian food tradition you can get on board with is the smörgåsbord. This is a popular lunch option, where you can make up your own rye-bread sandwiches from an array of fillings such as roasted tomatoes with herbs, mushrooms, cloudberries and boiled potatoes (as well as meats and cheeses).