Imported Food and Gifts from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

All products are shipped from our warehouse in Seattle and we are dedicated to bringing you the freshest products and treat each customer with a personal touch.

Please pay attention to the items that are marked PERISHABLE because they may have to be shipped by air freight to most areas, especially in the warmer months.  All UPS prices on our web site are approximate and the actual cost will be charged, with the addition of a $3.00 handling fee.

Scandinavian Specialties first opened its doors in April of 1962 under the name of Norwegian Sausage Company. They operated out of a very small space in Seattle’s Ballard area. Equipment was brought over from Norway to make all the sausages, etc.  The current owners felt it was time to expand the store and moved to a larger location close by.  A small café was also added and now Scandinavian open faced sandwiches  and yellow pea soup are served 6 days a week.  We offer a full selection of Scandinavian imported foods and in our store you can buy all the homemade goodies as well. The gift items have grown to include Scandinavian Sweaters, Jewelry, Books, Home Décor, and many souvenir type items, and lots of Ole and Lena fun items.