Waffles in Trøndelag
A hand holding up a heart-shaped waffle with beautiful scenery in the background
A hand grabbing a salmon snack.
A woman laying in bed with waffles on her eyes.
A family eating waffles
Three people eating waffles at Gaustatoppen mountain cabin in Telemark, Norway
Two men in the kitchen at Brimi Sæter in Jotunheimen, one of Norway’s summer mountain farms
A Norwegian waffle with brown cheese on a plate.
A couple picking cockles on the beach
A hot dog in a Norwegian waffle in Moss
Different products from Røros dairy on a wooden counter top.
Salty waffles with salmon
Two girls eating lunch with a view at Grefsenkollen viewpoint in Oslo

Wafflecations in Norway

Norwegians love waffles so much, we make them in the shape of hearts! ❤️

And yes, we eat them anywhere, and even with toppings you might never have tasted before.

Try them all on a Norwegian wafflecation!

Vaffelkos🫶

Norwegian waffles are the king of kos. Kos is Norwegian for having a lovely and cosy time. And waffles always = cosyness!

Waffles are available in cafés, kiosks and restaurants, not to mention on trains and at sports events. They are also staple in homes all over the country.

The king of kos

Turvaffel🥾

A turvaffel, or 'hiking waffle', is a must in Norway.

It's a classic sweet waffle, usually served with sour cream and jam as a topping – the perfect snack before or after a hike. Enjoy with a view!

Go hiking

Fjellvaffel⛰️

Speaking of hiking waffles, have you ever heard of the fjellvaffel, 'mountain waffle'?

Visit a Norwegian fjellstue, mountain lodge, or seter, summer mountain farm – they often serve freshly made waffles.

Traditional mountain lodges

Brunostvaffel🐐

A brown cheese waffle, brunostvaffel, is a must-try for anyone visiting.

Brunost is a sweet brown cheese made of whey, milk and cream. Many say the flavour reminds them of dulce de leche – a perfect topping for a waffle.

The Norwegian brown cheese

Dugnadsvaffel🙋‍♀️

Dugnad is a Norwegian term for volunteering with others. This commonly includes everything from outdoor spring cleaning and school maintenance to sports competitions for kids.

Free waffles, dugnadsvaffler, at the end are a social reward for a job well done.

Learn about dugnad

Pølse i vaffel🌭

Sausages in waffles, YES!

This sweet and savoury combination is common in Moss in Eastern Norway. It's said that the tradition began in the 1960s, when a kiosk in Moss sold out of hotdog buns and decided to improvise.

It remains a speciality to this day and is an essential part of seeing a football match at Melløs Stadium in Moss.

Explore Moss

Tjukkmjølkvaffel🥛

In Røros in Trøndelag you can find a special kind of waffle made out of tjukkmjølk, thick, fermented milk. It's not as scary as it sounds. We promise!

The tjukkmjølk from the Røros Dairy Company has received PGI status, meaning it has a geographically protected designation.

A taste of Røros

Savoury waffles🐟

Who says waffles needs to have a sweet topping?

You will find many places where they experiment with savoury toppings, like chef Stian Haugnes does at Thon Hotels in Svolvær in Lofoten.

His salty potato-based waffles pair perfectly with the soft texture and mild flavour of Norwegian salmon.

Recipe: Make it at home

Matpakkevaffel🥪

Waffles naturally also have a spot in your matpakke, the Norwegian packed lunch.

It can be a sweet version, but a version made of whole wheat and oatmeal is a popular choice as it makes you feel full longer. Pair with whatever topping you like!

Recipe: Matpakke

Time for waffles!

Learn more about the king of kos, and try some delicious recipes at home.

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    Learn how to make some irresistible Norwegian waffles. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!
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    Waffle is the king of kos

    In Norway, it’s always waffle-time. In fact, we love waffles so much that we even serve them in the shape of a heart. Try it as a sweet treat or a cutting-edge Michelin dish.

The Norwegian kitchen

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