Looking for a heaping dose of hygge? We've found the spot for you. Åpent Bakeri has 13 locations around the Oslo area. Though each shop has its own distinct vibe - think rustic wooden spiral staircase at the Frydenlund location and terrace-style seating at Incognito - the baking philosophy remains consistent; skip the additives in favor of more time-consuming methods that enhance the bread. Åpent Bakeri's workers constantly create new dishes and breads, such as a sour feta and broccoli salad, focaccia topped with grilled veggies and smooth hummus or a buckwheat crispbread. And be sure to check out the various courses the bakeries offer throughout the year, such as building gingerbread houses and learning baking techniques specific to breads like sourdough and crispbread. apentbakeri.no Norwegians exchanged ration cards for bread. Years later in 1968, W.B. Samson even created King Harald and Queen Sonja's wedding cake. These days, you can pick up a treat from W.B. Samson in the Oslo airport or one of 20 other locations throughout Oslo and Akershus. The bakery also has you covered for a meal at any time of day, but its bread and confections still steal the show. Its bread offerings are seemingly endless - from coarse to fine loaves. Don't be afraid to take your time at W.B. Samson - it won't be an easy decision. samson.no sonsofnorway.com VIKING JUNE 2018 21 PHOTO BY (TOP TO BOTTOM): ÖSP EGILSDOTTIR / ÅPENT BAKERI, STUDIO DREYER HENSLEYhttp://www.apentbakeri.no http://www.samson.no http://www.sonsofnorway.com