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Choose your favourite bolle

Warning: highly addictive

Sweet wheat buns .
Photo: Sara Johannessen / Matprat.no
Sweet wheat buns .
Photo: Sara Johannessen / Matprat.no

Travelling? Birthday party? After work snack? A little reward on a tough day?

The bolle is always there for you.

In Norway, we love this little gooey wonder of a yeast bun.

Do you sense a hint of cardamom?

Sweet wheat buns .
Photo: Sara Johannessen / Matprat.no
Sweet wheat buns .
Photo: Sara Johannessen / Matprat.no

Sometimes we add more butter, sugar, and loads of cinnamon …

Cinnamon buns .
Photo: Godt Brød
Cinnamon buns .
Photo: Godt Brød

… and voilà! You get the famous kanelbolle (spiral) or kanelsnurr (knot).

Cinnamon buns .
Photo: Mari Svenningsen / Matprat.no
Cinnamon buns .
Photo: Mari Svenningsen / Matprat.no

Buns can seduce a stone

“Norwegian buns are simply irresistible”, says Bodil Nordjore, a Norwegian cookbook author and bun enthusiast who has won several awards for her work with Norwegian food culture.

“The small wonders can seduce a stone, and they make the world a little better for a few minutes”, she says, and continues the praise: “They do not stick and do not crumble. They smell heavenly and get the taste buds going.”

What’s not to like?

“You find some sort of sweet baked buns all over the world, but the Norwegian ones are special and have less fat than for instance the french brioche”, Nordjore explains.

Although now an integral part of our culture, it wasn’t until the white wheat first came to Norway in the 19th century, and people got stoves in their private homes, that buns became a favourite treat.

Today, you can get your bun fix with raisins, chocolate, caramel, pistachio, brown cheese …

… or a feast of berries.

Berry buns .
Photo: Elisabeth Storaker / Making Waves
Berry buns .
Photo: Elisabeth Storaker / Making Waves

Always by your side

Traditionally, Norwegian bun eaters divide into two groups: with or without raisins. Bodil Nordjore prefers hers with loads of raisins and as soft as possible.

You can eat your buns in a cafe or on the go. And the good news is that no matter how or when you want them, they are literally available on every corner, from bakeries and cafes, shops – even petrol stations. In 2017 Norwegian petrol stations alone sold more than 40 million buns, according to TV2.no.

In fact, the petrol station Shell Espa in Eastern Norway has taken buns for travellers to a whole new level: They sold 1.5 million buns in 2019 and are famously known as Bolleland (yes, it translates to “bun land”). A stop here is mandatory when you travel from Oslo to popular skiing destinations like Hafjell, Sjusjøen, Kvitfjell, and Trysil.

In the mountain village of Lom, situated between Eastern Norway and Fjord Norway, the bakery has become a destination in itself. Especially in the summertime, travellers are more than happy to queue up for buns and other sorts of baked goods.

Hot tip!

A fresh, warm bun tastes delicious with butter and brown cheese! So does the Norwegian waffle – literally the king of kos!

Here comes the sun!

Buns can also be a rite of passage, and in Northern Norway, the sun’s return after winter is celebrated with solboller (sun buns).

Sun buns .
Photo: Elisabeth Storaker / Making Waves
Sun buns .
Photo: Elisabeth Storaker / Making Waves

Every December, we add something special to the bolle dough: saffron!

We call the S shaped saffron buns for Lussekatter, and they're made for the celebration of Saint Lucy’s day on 13 December.

They are so yummy, it’s difficult to eat just one. But who says you have to limit yourself?

Saffron buns .
Photo: Matprat.no / Esten Borgos
Saffron buns .
Photo: Matprat.no / Esten Borgos

Another favourite is skolebrød – big buns filled with velvety vanilla custard and decorated with icing dipped in grated coconut.

Skolebrød .
Photo: Esten Borgos / Matprat.no
Skolebrød .
Photo: Sara Johannessen / Matprat.no

A bun can even be a fashion statement. Oslo girl Nicoline Lysholm’s pink glazed cinnamon buns called Skillings quickly became an Instagram hit when she launched them in the spring of 2020.

Skillings in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrikke Wiheden
Skillings in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrikke Wiheden

Within days, a line of people were waiting for fresh buns.

Skillings in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrikke Wiheden
Skillings in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrikke Wiheden

How do the experts like their buns?

It’s safe to say that you can enjoy the bun culture anywhere in Norway – even at the Michelin star phenomenon Maaemo. The restaurant is widely regarded as Norway’s best eatery and at the forefront of Nordic cuisine. After their reopening in trendy Bjørvika in Oslo, the chef added cinnamon buns to the menu.

After being served the meal of their lives, guests are shown into a new room where coffee and cinnamon buns are the crescendo. Even after a 15-course dinner, no one can resist a freshly baked cinnamon bun that feels like a hug for your taste buds.

How would you like yours?

A family easting buns in Oslo, Eastern Norway
Norwegian buns.
Photo: Marte Enger / Making Waves

Make wheat buns at home

Get the recipe from our Norwegian Cookbook and make these soft fluffy, delicious sweet buns at home.


Travel green with NOR-WAY Bussekspress and taste your way through the country’s weird and wonderful food!

Get your buns right with our dictionary

Hveteboller – sweet buns.
Rosinboller – sweet buns with raisins.
Sjokoladeboller – sweet buns with chocolate.

Kanelboller/kanelsnurrer/kanelknuter – large buns baked with a cinnamon and sugar filling.

Skillingsboller – cinnamon buns from Bergen in Fjord Norway, first brought there from Germany in the Hanseatic period 500 years ago. Still widely available, and a must-eat when in Bergen.

Skolebrød – translates as “school buns”. Large buns with custard and grated coconut.

Solboller – large buns with a “sun” of custard that serves as a rite of passage when the sun is back after the polar night in Northern Norway.

Fastelavnsboller – sweet buns filled with cream or jam and served to mark the beginning of the forty days of Lent (fasting is optional, though …)

Prinsessekake – a dream of a cake made of buns with cinnamon swirls, custard, and a thick icing.

Berlinerboller – fried doughnut-like buns with no central hole, filled with jam or chocolate (Berliner).

Find a bakery near you

Bakeries in Norway
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You will find world-class pastries and Italian pizza at Tollboden Bakeri in Flekkefjord. Read more
Tollboden Bakeri in Flekkefjord
Lom Bakery is probably Norway's best bakery - situated in the National Park Village of Lom. Master baker Morten Schakenda makes all his breads using… Read more
The Bakery in Lom | Café
Eyde Konditori is a nice bakery, with tasty sandwiches and lots of cakes, situated in Storgata in the centre of Rjukan. Read more
Eyde Konditori
Edgar's Bakeri has been in existence since 1906. Its bakers are known for their love for what they do and only use the very best ingredients. Read more
Edgars Bakeri & Konditori - Malmø
Might be Geilos most popular bakery, that transformes into a pizzeria between lunsh and dinner. The bakery offers delicious bread and pastries… Read more
Highland Bakery & Pizzeria
Bare Beppe Café and Bakery is located by the small park "Byparken" in the heart of Sandefjord town center. Read more
Bare Beppe Café and Bakery
Bakeriet i Brumunddal is a unique bakery with its own on-site production facilities and café. It is a popular meeting point and the ideal place… Read more
Bakeriet i Brumunddal
It's bakers are known for their love for what they do and only use the very best ingredients. Read more
Edgar's Bakeri & Konditori - Amfi
It's bakers are known for their love for what they do and only use the very best ingredients. Read more
Edgar's Bakeri & Konditori - Gågata
Hadeland Glassverk has a restaurant and a bakery, each renowned for the quality of its food. The Kokkestua Restaurant offer lunch and dinner, hot or… Read more
Kokkestua and The Bakery - at Hadeland Glassverk
Lokal bakery and cafe, serves fresh pastry, breakfast, snacks and cakes. In the summersason outdoor seating. Read more
Stavelin Kafe og Konditori
Hadeland Glassverk has a restaurant and a bakery, each renowned for the quality of its food. The Kokkestua Restaurant offer lunch and dinner, hot or… Read more
Kokkestua and The Bakery - at Hadeland Glassverk
Bakery, pastry shop and café in Grimstad Read more
Bergshaven
Bakery on the south side of Halden city centre Read more
Børkes Bakeri
Flåm Bakery offer delicious freshly baked pastries to visitors and locals year-round. Read more
Flåm Bakery
Fresh and tasty dishes and baked goods for everyday life and celebrations! You are welcomed with fragrant home baking in a cozy atmosphere.… Read more
Marens Bakery
Tonstad Bakeri is a bakery shop with long traditions. Read more
Tonstad Bakery
The Bakery in Valdres is well known for their delicious pastries. Their philosophy is based on the best ingredients and no shortcuts in the… Read more
Bakeriet i Valdres
Kortreist Lykke is a small bakery in Risør City centre. Read more
Kortreist Lykke
Traditional pasteries from Hallingdal is worth a taste. Read more
Leveld Lefsebakeri
Austbygda Bakeri is a bakery and café in the centre of Tinn Austbygd. Read more
Austbygda Bakeri
It's bakers are known for their love for what they do and only use the very best ingredients. Read more
Edgar's Bakeri & Konditori - Vigeland
Welcome to Edgars Bakery. We serve fantastic food, and hope you care to pay us a visit! Welcome! Read more
Edgars Bakeri at AMFI Farsund
Herlig AS makes traditional food from Geilo Herlig AS is a home bakery run by Gunn Kristin Øen Uthus. Herlig produces traditional dishes from… Read more
Herlig AS
Hamstad Bakericafe is a café with fresh baked goods every day. Buy and enjoy at the cafe, or bring home with you to share. Read more
Hamstad Bakeri
Hamstad Bakericafe is a café with fresh baked goods every day. Buy and enjoy at the cafe, or bring home with you to share. Read more
Hamstad Bakericafe Amfi
A bakery that offers sandwiches, cakes, buns, bread and coffee in many varieties. Read more
Kringlo Bakery
A pleasant Bakery located in the lower town centre. Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 16:30 Sat. 09:00 - 15:00 Read more
Gol Bakeri
Bakery located in the town centre. Just what you need when you need a break while shoping! Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 16:30 Sat. 09:00 - 15:00 Read more
Gol Bakeri Filialutsalg
Minibakeriet – freshly made gourmet Read more
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