The Danish Hot Dog
The classic street snack of Denmark - a red or grilled sausage in a bun with remoulade, crispy onions, pickles and mustard, from a corner cart.
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The Danish hot dog is a beloved everyday street food, sold from the polsevogn, the sausage wagon, that has stood on Danish street corners for generations. A boiled red or grilled sausage in a bun, loaded with tangy remoulade, crispy fried onions, raw and pickled onions, pickle slices, ketchup and mustard, it is cheap, messy and quintessentially Danish.
What you actually see
- The classic hot dog - the sausage in a bun with the full array of toppings.
- The rod polse - the traditional bright red boiled sausage.
- Remoulade and onions - the tangy remoulade and crispy fried onions on top.
- The polsevogn - the street sausage cart where it belongs.
When to go
Year-round; a quick snack any time of day, and a late-night staple. Any Danish town has a sausage cart or stand.
Honest expectations
It is humble, messy street food rather than fine dining, so come for a cheap, satisfying snack. The bright red sausage surprises some. Quality is fine from most carts, and it is a genuine everyday Danish experience.
Nearby
Sausage carts stand across Copenhagen and every Danish town; it pairs with the country's beer.
What to pack for The Danish Hot Dog
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
