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This weekend’s Halloween festivities in North America have us dreaming of the tasty treats skiers can find along the trails across Europe each winter. Costumes aren’t required to earn these delicious snacks, although you’ll likely receive a little extra if you wear a fun outfit at a Worldloppet event. Instead, you can find these local foods at trailside huts or aid stations at ski marathons in each nation. Read on to learn more about the tasty trailside treats you can find on your next Lumi trip.

Kvikk Lunsj in Norway

Perhaps the most iconic snack in Norway is the simple Kvikk Lunsj. These funny looking Norwegian words are pronounced “Quick Lunch,” which is exactly what this treat is meant to be. Often brought on adventures in Norway, Kvikk Lunsj resemble KitKat bars but are superior in every way, at least according to Norwegians. The nation is obsessed with this crunchy, chocolatey treat which you can find throughout the country on Lumi’s Norway Sight-Skiing trip.

Shrove Buns in Estonia

On Vastlapäev or Shrove Tuesday, more commonly known as Fat Tuesday stateside, Estonians hit the slopes to go sledding before digging into freshly baked shrove buns filled with whipped cream. Guests on Lumi’s Finlandia & Tartu trip have the chance to make and eat the sweet shrove buns during their time in Estonia. 

Fresh Beer at the König Ludwig Lauf

Beer might not be a child-appropriate Halloween treat, but it is a staple in Bavaria for all manner of celebration – even ski marathons. At the conclusion of Germany’s König Ludwig Lauf Worldloppet event, skiers are served bottles of beer, from the König Ludwig brewery, of course. We’ll toast to that! Take part in this fun post-event tradition on Lumi’s Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf trip.

Prekmurska Gibanica in Slovenia

A special baked dish made for big celebrations, Prekmurska Gibanica features over a dozen layers of phyllo dough, chopped walnuts, farmers cheese, poppy seeds, sour cream and grated apple. It’s a decadent dessert that guests have the chance to try on Lumi’s Slovenia & Italy Sight-Skiing trip.

Kanelbullar in Sweden

Swedes love to partake in the calming tradition of fika, a ritual similar to British tea time. Featuring hot coffee and a sweet baked good like kanelbullar, or cinnamon rolls, fika is a chance to slow down and recharge amidst a busy day. Whether you prefer a classic kanelbullar, cardamom buns or another sweet treat, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to indulge on Lumi’s Sweden Vasaloppet trip.

Blueberry Soup at the Finlandia-Hiihto

Blueberries grow in abundance across the Nordic nations, especially in Finland’s acidic soils. Not wanting to let a good thing go to waste, Finns serve up hot blueberry soup to skiers during the Finlandia-Hiihto Worldloppet. Even if you’re not planning to race, FinnAir serves blueberry juice on their flights to celebrate this popular Finnish drink. Get a taste of this sweet beverage on Lumi’s Finlandia & Tartu trip.

Pocket Coffee on Seiser Alm

Bite-sized treats don’t get much better than Italy’s Pocket Coffee. A small chocolate bar filled with espresso, eating one will turbocharge anyone’s day on the trails. Just ask ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter, known for her love of sweets and coffee, who had to try one on Lumi’s Seefeld & Seiser Alm trip. For skiers only: Pocket Coffee is typically only available in wintertime because hot summer temperatures will melt the chocolate, making a mess of the caffeinated espresso inside.

Waffles at an Icelandic Hut

Waffles are a popular trailside snack in many Nordic countries. Iceland’s waffles are unique in that they’re heart-shaped, thinner than American or Belgian waffles and typically served with jam and occasionally whipped cream. You can find them at cafes across the island nation on Lumi’s Iceland Fossavatn trip, even on the most windswept fjords.

Swiss Chocolate at the Engadin Ski Marathon

Chocolate reigns supreme in Switzerland, even at the Engadin Ski Marathon, the largest skate skiing event in the world. Aid stations along the course serve Swiss chocolate to participants in need of an energy boost. Skiers on Lumi’s Seefeld & Engadin trip often visit the Lindt chocolate factory and museum in Zürich after their Lumi trip, and stock up on a variety of flavors before flying home.

Lefse at the Birken

A form of soft flatbread, lefse is a staple in Norway that resembles a homemade tortilla, but tastes sweet. The base recipe is made with riced potatoes and flour before being cooked on a hot griddle. Toppings vary, but at Norway’s Birken they typically adorn this simple snack with cinnamon sugar before handing them out by the thousands at aid stations along the course.

Apple Strudel in Italy & Austria

Guests on Lumi’s Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga trip have ample opportunities to try apple strudel, whether at trailside huts or after dinner for a sweet dessert. Each country puts its own spin on this classic food. Chef Monica at our Cavalese hotel even offers Lumi guests a cooking class on how to make this traditional dessert, a favorite activity after a long day on the trails. The secret ingredient in Italian apple strudel is olive oil, making this a vegan treat.

Do you want to try a unique treat on your next ski vacation to Europe? There is still limited space on many of Lumi’s 2027 trips. Reach out to reservations@lumiexperiences.com to learn more or receive a detailed trip itinerary. 

See you on the trail,

Garrott Kuzzy
garrott@lumiexperiences.com 
Founder & Olympian, Lumi Experiences