What is the Danish hamburger commonly called a bøfsandwich?

The Danish hamburger is commonly called a bøfsandwich.

A bøfsandwich is a Danish sandwich built around a cooked beef patty in a bun. It is often served with condiments such as ketchup, mustard, remoulade, gravy, fried onions, or raw onions. Some versions are eaten with a knife and fork because of the generous toppings and sauce.

The Danish word “bøf” means beef steak or beef patty, while “sandwich” identifies the bread-based format. The dish belongs to Denmark’s own fast-food and takeaway tradition rather than being simply an imported American hamburger.

Bøfsandwich should not be confused with smørrebrød, the open-faced Danish sandwich usually made on dense rye bread. Frikadeller are Danish meatballs, and flæskestegssandwich centers on roast pork, so neither is the standard name for a Danish beef burger.