Scandinavian Hot Dogs 3 Ways: Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish

Pro tips

• Use high-quality pork sausages with natural casings—they hold better when wrapped in soft lompe and tunnbröd than standard hot dogs.
• Warm lompe and tunnbröd gently (wrapped in foil or a damp towel) before serving; cold flatbread tears easily when folding.
• Toast or lightly crisp the flatbread on a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side to add texture and prevent sogginess from toppings.
• Set up toppings in small bowls and keep sausages hot in a water bath or slow cooker; guests assemble their own for best results.

Substitutions

• Lompe → thin flour tortillas or lefse (note: lefse is thinner and more delicate)
• Tunnbröd → crepes or thin Swedish pancakes (note: store-bought crepes work well)
• Danish remoulade → Dijon mustard mixed with mayo and cornichons
• Skagenröra → store-bought shrimp salad or imitation crab salad

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble hot dogs just before serving. Store pre-cooked sausages in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat gently in simmering water. Potato salad and remoulade keep 3–4 days refrigerated.

What's the difference between pølse med lompe and tunnbrödrulle?

Pølse med lompe uses thick, soft potato flatbread (lompe) folded around the sausage. Tunnbrödrulle wraps the hot dog in thin Swedish crepes (tunnbröd). Both are Scandinavian staples but use different flatbread types.

Can I use regular hot dog buns instead of lompe or tunnbröd?

Yes. Traditional buns work as a substitute, though you'll lose the authentic texture. Lompe and tunnbröd are softer and more pliable, making them better for wrapping.

Where do I buy lompe and tunnbröd?

Lompe is found in Scandinavian markets or the freezer section of specialty grocery stores. Tunnbröd is available in Swedish delis or online. Thin flour tortillas or crepes are acceptable alternatives.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes. Replace potato salad with oil-based coleslaw, use dairy-free remoulade, and skip the Skagenröra shrimp salad or use aquafaba-based mayo.

How do I set up a hot dog bar for guests?

Arrange three stations: one with pølse, lompe, and potato salad; one with rød pølse, buns, and remoulade; one with tunnbröd, shrimp salad, and crispy onions. Keep sausages warm and toppings in separate bowls.