How to eat cheap in Norway

Traveling around Norway and eating well on a budget is a constant challenge.

Unfortunately, the traveler’s tale/urban myth of the $20 Oslo hot dog reflects the high cost of dining out here.

In Norway’s cities especially, a traveler’s budget can be reduced simply by eating smart and cheaper.

Here are three “eat cheaper in Norway” tips:

• Take time for a big, hotel breakfast.

The typical Scandinavian hotel breakfast is an unlimited, smorgasbord-style buffet breakfast. Larger hotels have a wide selection of hot and cold breakfast items such scrambled eggs, cereals, cheese and and breads. If you take time out for a big breakfast, you likely won’t be hungry again until dinner and save money on lunch out.

• Browse local markets, grocery stores and bakery cafes.

Most larger cities feature farmers and fish markets where you can browse seasonal fresh, local produce and catches-of-the-day. At Bergen’s Fish Market, you can buy fresh tasty, classic shrimp-and-cucumber on baguette sandwiches.

Visit the local grocery stores which are smaller and abundant in cities. They sell takeaway dishes, snack foods like fruit, yogurt and chocolate, and cold cuts and bread for sandwiches, usually much cheaper. Some local bakery cafes offer simple sandwiches and dishes for less than prices at neighboring restaurants.

• Avoid food at newspaper kiosks and gas stations.

Stay away from buying sandwiches, drinks and snacks from newspaper kiosks and gas stations. While they are convenient, you will likely pay more than for the same cheaper grocery store prices.

Photo of Norwegian sandwich originally posted by tuey

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