Skillingsboller
Bergen's giant cinnamon bun - a plate-sized swirl of cardamom dough and cinnamon, the classic partner to coffee on a rainy fjord day.
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The skillingsbolle is Bergen's beloved cinnamon bun, a large swirl of cardamom-scented dough rolled with cinnamon and sugar, named for the coin it once cost. Warm from the oven with a strong coffee, it is the perfect answer to a grey, rainy Bergen afternoon, and a fixture of Norwegian cafe life.
What you actually see
- The giant swirl - the large spiral cinnamon bun, sometimes plate-sized.
- Cardamom dough - the scented sweet dough behind Norwegian baking.
- Warm from the oven - the bun at its best fresh and soft.
- Coffee pairing - the classic accompaniment on a rainy day.
When to go
Year-round; best warm from a bakery with a coffee, and especially welcome on a wet Bergen day. Any Norwegian cafe delivers a version.
Honest expectations
It is a simple pleasure, a bun and coffee, rather than a grand food experience. Size and quality vary, so a good bakery beats a tired cafe. It is best eaten fresh and warm, since it stales quickly.
Nearby
Bergen's cafes and the fish market are its home; it pairs with any Bryggen or Floyen outing.
What to pack for Skillingsboller
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
