Candy in Nørregade
Dear Reader,
You have searched for Nørregade Bolcher – and I completely understand if you are confused.
– Where is the blue logo?
– Isn’t your slogan “Bliv glad i munden” (“Get happy in the mouth”)?
– Where are the liquorice owls and chewy moons?
Unfortunately, you won’t find them on this page, as we do not produce or sell the blue Nørregade Bolcher. However, we do make handmade candies in Nørregade – and have been doing so since 1891.
For many years, there has been confusion between Sømods Bolcher and Nørregade Bolcher. This became especially apparent in 2017 following a nationwide TV campaign on TV2 featuring the slogan “Bliv glad i munden.” Since then, we receive inquiries several times a month from people trying to reach Nørregade Bolcher.
To help clarify the distinction, we have created this page to assist you in finding answers to frequently asked questions about Nørregade Bolcher.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at bolcher@soemod.dk or by phone at +45 33 12 60 46.
Sweet regards,
Camilla Søemod
5th-generation candy maker in Nørregade
Questions
Sømods Bolcher
Nørregade Bolcher
Where are the candies produced?
Sømods Bolcher are produced at Nørregade 36 in Copenhagen. All our candies are handmade using the same traditional methods as 127 years ago.
Nørregade Bolcher, on the other hand, are produced in a factory in Taastrup, specifically at Taastrupgårdsvej 20, 2630 Taastrup.
What is the company’s history?
Sømods Bolcher is built on a long tradition that has existed since 1891, with a focus on ingredients. L.P. Hansen started the business at Nørregade 49 and ran it for several years. In 1922, the factory was given its well-known name, Sømods, after the family takeover.
In 1934, the building was demolished, and the factory moved across the street to Nørregade 36, where it is still located today. In 1991, Sømods Bolcher was awarded the title of Purveyor to the Royal Danish Court—to this day, we continue to supply the Danish Royal Family.
In 1985, Michael Spangsberg took over a small candy factory in Næstved, which produced Althea bolsjer and Schweizerdrops. This likely sparked his interest in boiled sweets, leading him to create BonBon. In 2008, he founded Spangsberg Chokolade, which he is best known for today.
Michael Spangsberg acquired Nørregade Bolcher in 2010 and remains the director and owner of the company. Unfortunately, we have been unable to find information on the original founder of Nørregade Bolcher.
Where is the company registered?
Nørregade 36 B
1165 København K
c/o Michael Spangsberg
Vedbæk Strandvej 462
2950 Vedbæk
What is the company’s address?
Nørregade 36 B
1165 København K
2630 Taastrup
Who owns the company?
The Sømod family has owned and operated Sømods Bolcher since 1922 from Nørregade in Copenhagen. Before the family took over, the factory was run by Anders Christian Olsen (a childhood friend of Martin Sømod) and L.P. Hansen.
Today, Michael Sømod is the director, and together with his two children, he is preparing for the future succession of the company.
Michael Spangsberg acquired Nørregade Bolcher in 2010, but the company has existed since 1924 and has been based in several locations around Zealand.
Where is the company registered?
Nørregade 36 B
1165 København K
c/o Michael Spangsberg
Vedbæk Strandvej 462
2950 Vedbæk
Where can I buy the sweets?
Sømods Bolcher can only be purchased at Nørregade and on Sømods’ webshop: www.soemods-bolcher.dk
Nørregade Bolcher can be purchased in various supermarkets in Denmark, kiosks, online shops, and border shops.
Who makes the sweets?
At Sømods Bolcher, skilled candy makers produce fresh, handmade sweets daily at the factory in Nørregade 36B.
Nørregade Bolcher are produced using large machines.
How do I contact customer service?
When you call Sømods Bolcher, we are all gathered in one place—office, production, and shop. This makes it easy to provide answers, no matter the question.
You can contact us by phone, email, and Facebook, and we strive to respond as quickly as possible.
Email: For Spangsberg, contact mail@spangsbergchokolade.dk.
There does not appear to be a direct email for Nørregade Bolcher’s customer service or production. However, on Spangsberg’s website, they refer to a contact form: http://spangsbergchokolade.dk/kontakt.
Who makes the sweets?
At Sømods Bolcher, skilled candy makers produce fresh, handmade sweets daily at the factory in Nørregade 36B.
Nørregade Bolcher are produced using large machines.
Where can I find the factory outlet?
Sømods Bolcher unfortunately does not have a factory outlet, as we only sell directly from our shop in Nørregade or via our webshop, which is also packed and shipped directly from Nørregade. This is the best way to maintain control over the quality of our products.
Since Nørregade Bolcher is owned by Spangsberg, you may find Nørregade Bolcher products at some of Spangsberg’s factory outlets. Near Copenhagen, you can find two outlet stores:
- Hørkær 2, 2730 Herlev
- Taastrupgårdsvej 20, 2630 Taastrup
Which candy varieties?
Sømods Bolcher offers a wide selection of sweets, divided into four categories:
- Fruit candies
- Filled candies
- Liquorice candies
- Sweet candies
The full range includes more than 70 different varieties.
Nørregade Bolcher no longer produces only boiled sweets but also sells gummies under the same name. The exact number of varieties in their assortment has not been possible to determine.
Can I visit the production with my children?
You and your children are very welcome at Sømods Bolcher. We have daily candy production, which is open to children and the young at heart.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to visit Nørregade Bolcher’s production in Taastrup, as it is an industrial production facility.
What ingredients are in the candies?
At Sømods Bolcher, only natural ingredients are used. The colour and flavour are 100% natural, and the base is 100% pure granulated sugar. There are no preservatives or surface treatments and no glucose is used.
Nørregade Bolcher is produced on a large industrial scale. This also means that various additives are necessary to scale the production. An example of the ingredients in one of their liquorice candies includes:
Sugar, glucose syrup, flavour enhancer (E510), molasses, liquorice powder, salt, water, and flavouring.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nørregade Bolcher
How can I contact Nørregade Bolcher customer service?
If you want to contact Nørregade Bolcher (the ones in the blue bags found in supermarkets), you can send an email to mail@spangsbergchokolade.dk.
Where can I find Nørregade Bolcher’s factory outlet?
Nørregade Bolcher, which are sold in supermarkets, are produced by Spangsberg Chokolade at their factory in Taastrup. Therefore, you can find Nørregade Bolcher’s products at Spangsberg’s factory outlets.
Sømods Bolcher can be purchased online at soemods-bolcher.dk and in the old candy factory at Nørregade 36B, Copenhagen.
Where can I buy Nørregade Bolcher?
Bags with the blue Nørregade Bolcher logo can be purchased in various online stores and supermarkets.
Candies from Sømods Bolcher, which are handmade at Nørregade 36, can be bought in the physical store and on our official webshop at soemods-bolcher.dk.
DID YOU KNOW …
Sømods Bolcher does not produce the blue bags of candies that you find in supermarkets.
For many years, there has been confusion about the difference between Sømods Bolcher and Nørregade Bolcher. Sømods Bolcher has been making candies in Nørregade since 1891 and was awarded the title of “Purveyor to the Royal Danish Court” in 1991 on its 100th anniversary.
Nørregade Bolcher is owned and produced by Spangsberg Chokolade. The Nørregade Bolcher you know from the supermarket have never been produced in Nørregade, but we completely understand your confusion.
Can we help?
Feel free to reach out if we can assist you, or meet 5th-generation candy maker Camilla Søemod in our shop
