‘Night-time gastronomy in Norway: where to eat well after midnight’

And when the sun goes down, Norway's nightlife doesn't just stop at clubs and bars. In the big cities, there are so many places that will feed your hungry soul after midnight. I absolutely love nothing more than tucking into some delicious food at night – it's such a great way to end the evening and get to know the local gastronomic culture from a completely new angle. We've put together a list of our favourite places to eat and drink that are open late, so you can enjoy your evening without having to worry about the time. You'll find out where you can try traditional and modern Norwegian snacks and dishes at night to make your evening even more enjoyable.

I was wondering if you could tell me whether restaurants and cafés are open after midnight in Norway?

Oh, absolutely! In big Norwegian cities like Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, you'll be thrilled to know that loads of cafes, snack bars and street food outlets stay open really late, especially at the weekend. They're there for you, offering delicious late-night snacks for when you're craving something sweet.

I know you're going to have a fantastic time exploring Oslo's amazing nightlife, but I just wanted to help you out with one little thing: where can you eat well at night?

If you're looking for a place to stay in Oslo, here are some of the most popular:

• Illegal Burger (Møllergata 23) is a burger joint with the best burgers in town! They're open until 3 a.m. on weekends, so there's plenty of time to stop by and grab a delicious burger.
• Hey guys, just wanted to let you know about a really cool place I found, Crowbar & Bryggeri (Torggata 32). It's a bar and restaurant with a late-night menu that's open until 2:30 a.m., so you can enjoy a night out without having to worry about the early morning cravings!
• Syverkiosken (Maridalsveien 45) is a well-loved 24-hour sausage kiosk.

And where should you go for dinner?

Bergen has so much to offer!

• Hey, if you're ever in the area and craving some delicious sausages, be sure to check out Trekroneren (Kong Oscars gate 1). It's this super popular 24-hour kiosk with a mouth-watering variety of sausages to choose from.
• Folk og Røvere (Sparebanksgaten 4) is a cosy bar where you can enjoy delicious snacks and meals until 2:30 a.m.
• Deli de Luca (in the central streets) is a little bit of a hidden gem! It's a chain of 24-hour mini-markets with delicious hot meals and mouth-watering baked goods.

Where to find late-night snacks in Trondheim?

Now, let me tell you about the best nightspots in Trondheim.

• Sesam (Elgeseter gate 1) is a cosy burger joint that's open late (until 4 a.m. on weekends), so you can enjoy a delicious meal at your leisure.
• Hey guys, if you're ever in the mood for a delicious burger or snack, the Bror Bar & Burger on Olav Tryggvasons gate 29 is the place to go! They're open until 2 a.m., so you can grab a bite to eat before or after your night out.
• Hey, if you're ever in the mood for a delicious burger, you should definitely check out SuperHero Burger (Olav Tryggvasons gate 1). It's one of those places that's open really late, so you can grab a bite to eat after a night out or if you're feeling peckish in the wee hours.

What traditional Norwegian dishes can you try at night?

Here are some of our favourite Norwegian night-time snacks:

• Pølse i lompe is a dish that will melt in your mouth! It's a delicious sausage in a potato pancake with onions and sauces.
• Hey, have you ever had fish & chips? It's a classic dish that you can find in lots of pubs.
• I just love a good old portion of French fries smothered in seafood, especially when I'm in a port city!

I would love to find some night food markets in Norway. Do you know of any?

In the big Norwegian cities, there are evening food markets and pop-up events that happen now and again. For example, the Mathallen market is super popular in Oslo, and you can enjoy a late night meal there on weekends.

Are there any 24-hour cafés and restaurants in Norway?

You'll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of places to get a hot drink, snack or hot meal at any time of the day. 24-hour establishments are most often represented by chains of mini-markets and fast food cafes, such as Deli de Luca or 7-Eleven.

I was wondering if eating out in Norway at night is expensive?

Night-time prices are usually a little bit higher than during the day, but not by much. I totally get it, the average cost of a night-time snack at a burger joint or snack bar is between 100 and 200 NOK (10–20 euros). Hey, just so you know, you can get your hands on some really great deals at mini-markets and kiosks. They've got prices that'll make your heart sing, ranging from just 50 to 100 NOK.

I was wondering if it is possible to order food delivery at night in Norway?

Oh, yes, you're absolutely right! In our lovely big cities, you can get food delivered at any time of the day or night using apps like Foodora and Wolt. Most restaurants and snack bars are happy to take your order until around 2–3 a.m., so you can enjoy your meal without having to rush.

I was wondering if it's safe to eat at street food places in Norway at night?

You can enjoy street food and night cafes in Norway without worrying. Hey, just so you know, we're super strict about keeping our places clean and safe. Our health authorities are always checking on us, and we're proud to say that our quality standards are among the highest in Europe!

We love nothing more than showing visitors to our beautiful country the night-time gastronomy that we're so proud of here in Norway. It's the perfect opportunity to grab a bite to eat after a party or a walk, and to get to know the country's everyday culinary traditions. And if you're looking to experience the real rhythm of Norwegian cities, then be sure to check out the late-night establishments that will help you diversify your trip. We really want your trip to Norway to be extra special, so why not try the famous local burgers, street sausages, seafood and other night-time snacks?