Traditional Danish smørrebrød: the open sandwiches on rye bread with herring, egg and shrimp
Published on: May 27, 2026
The Danish art of the open sandwich: dark rye bread with butter and three classic toppings, pickled herring with red onion, egg with shrimp and dill mayonnaise, and roast beef with crispy onions and horseradish. How to build them and the right order to eat them.