Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Some local specialties are
akvavit,
a strong, vodka-like spirit distilled from
potatoes and flavored with anise, caraway, or other herbs and spices—then
drunk ice-cold (common in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark).
Lakka
is a
syrupy-sweet liqueur made from cloudberries, the small orange berries grown
in the Arctic (popular in Norway, Sweden, and Finland).
Salmiakka
is a nearly
black licorice-flavored liqueur (Finland, Norway, and Denmark).
Gammel
Dansk
can be described as Danish bitters for the adventurous (Denmark only).
Scandinavians love sweets. A meal is not complete without a little treat and a
cup of coffee at the end. Bakeries
(konditori)
fill their window cases with all
varieties of cakes, tarts, cookies, and pastries. The most popular ingredients
are marzipan, almonds, hazelnuts, chocolate, and fresh berries. Many cakes
are covered with entire sheets of solid marzipan. To find the neighborhood
bakery, just look for a golden pretzel hanging above the door or windows.
