Copenhagen's finest meals markets: a world of flavors beneath one roof

Copenhagen is thought for its meals scene, from Michelin-starred eating places to avenue meals stalls. Its choice of markets proper within the centre of the town presents an reasonably priced vary of cuisines in an informal setting, every with its personal vibe and character.

Here is your information to one of the best meals markets in Copenhagen that additionally provide you with an perception into the distinctive vibe of the town.

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Torvehallerne: basic market corridor

With 60 stalls, vigorous Torvehallerne presents loads of decisions and is a favorite amongst Copenhagen’s foodies. It has two glass halls crammed to the brim with ready meals and incredible merchandise. Guests to the Danish capital can pattern native fare like smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches from Hallernes, beer from Mikkeller, or meats and cheeses from Omegn & Venner, and choose up a foodie memento of natural candies from Summerbird. Torvehallerne additionally options worldwide bites from banh mi to connoisseur pizza – in the summertime months, strive the tacos at Hija de Sanchez, among the best avenue meals spots in Europe.

One of many seating areas in Tivoli Meals Corridor © Caroline Hadamitzky / Lonely Planet

Tivoli Meals Corridor: quick connoisseur meals

A part of the long-lasting Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park on the earth, Tivoli Meals Corridor opened its doorways in 2017. The fashionable glass corridor is open year-round and might be accessed from the road in addition to from throughout the park in case you’re spending the day using rollercoasters. The Meals Corridor is billed as “quick connoisseur”, a spot to take pleasure in a high quality meal on the go at an excellent cheap worth.

With 16 stalls, the market is pretty modest in measurement, however presents a formidable vary of decisions, from Icelandic natural to spicy Moroccan or classics comparable to a burger or burrito bowl. In the event you’re simply trying to calm down with a drink, take pleasure in a glass of bubbly from the Le Petit wine bar. Pull up a stool to one of many excessive communal tables or take your meal exterior and benefit from the views of Tivoli from the terrace.

Nørrebro Station: the native favourite

Whereas this place is technically not a full-blown avenue meals market, it’s a native favourite that contains a handful of famend avenue meals vehicles. Locals trek right here to get a style of among the finest, and most original, avenue meals in Copenhagen. At Iranian Kuku, you get to style genuine delicacies from Iran. Attempt the nationwide dish, Ghorme Sabzi, a stew that comes with rice, selfmade sauces, herbs, beans and ox meat, or a vegetarian model of it with eggplant.

Subsequent door, you discover Mexihagen, serving up the favored and scrumptious birria tacos the place the taco is dipped in broth. It additionally presents mouthwatering nachos and their tackle a quesadilla combined with birria tacos – a QuesaBirria. If you end up in Nørrebro, a neighborhood dubbed the world’s coolest, be sure you take a look at among the must-visit locations within the space.

The Bridge Avenue Kitchen: elevated avenue meals

The Bridge is a joint challenge of Copenhagen Avenue Meals and the homeowners of the famed New Nordic restaurant noma. Simply throughout the Internal Harbour Bridge from the long-lasting Nyhavn harbor, the Bridge serves up elevated street food. Debate your eating choices whereas strolling the choice of stalls, previous sausages and ribs scorching on grills and naan baking in a gleaming tandoori oven.

Discover shops of widespread native eateries comparable to South-American-influenced Lola Impact and burger sizzling spot Gasoline Grill which has been named among the best burgers on the earth by Bloomberg. If you wish to have a style of Noma however with out the hefty price ticket, go to their new burger outpost, Popl, situated proper by The Bridge Avenue Kitchen. The Bridge has a complete of 14 stalls and 4 bars and options pop-ups and visitor cooks from all over the world. This avenue kitchen is located near Reffen avenue meals if you wish to hop between stalls.

An orange retro car parked outside the Mikkeller bar at Reffen street food market.
Take pleasure in a chilly beer from Mikkeller as you resolve which of Reffen’s meals stalls takes your fancy © ValleraTo / Getty Photographs

Reffen: stalls in delivery containers

It is well worth the journey up Copenhagen Harbour to Reffen, the place round 50 meals and artisans’ stalls might be present in previous delivery containers. Meals choices embody native favorites like crispy roast pork sandwiches and Nordic-style sizzling canines, in addition to cuisines from across the globe. On a heat summer season day, choose up a scrumptious Danish hotdog at Nordic Hotdog to take pleasure in by the water with a Mikkeller beer, or if there is a chill within the air, take pleasure in a hearty African stew from Baobab in one of many heated seating areas. Native merchandise on provide embody handcrafted soaps, locally-designed clothes, and blown glass.

Reffen is not only a market however a neighborhood area, with a wide range of recurring occasions happening all through the season, comparable to espresso workshops, karaoke, yoga, and programmes for youths. On Thursdays, college students can take pleasure in a reduction at a lot of Reffen’s stalls. If the climate is nice, the vibe at Reffen is simply magical with locals and guests hanging out, having fun with the water and metropolis views with associates, good meals and a beer in hand.

The Joker: ‘The Greasy Nook’ in Hornbæk

In case you are trying to discover extra of Denmark and you like avenue meals markets, it’s best to head north to the Danish model of the Hamptons, Hornbæk – much less posh, extra lowkey, but nonetheless superb. Hornbæk is a stupendous seaside city and a haven for Copenhageners trying to escape the town. Positioned simply 50km (31 miles) exterior the middle of Copenhagen, you’ll be able to drive to Hornbæk in 45 minutes or get there by practice in 1.5 hours. It’s an ideal solution to spend a summer season day in Denmark.

At Det fedtede køkken, which interprets to The Greasy Nook, situated proper by the seaside, there’s an amazing summer season vibe from the gang and the seven meals stalls that cowl varied world cuisines. Attempt fish and chips from Hornfisken, which is a basic dish to take pleasure in within the space, choose up tacos from Labambar Tacos or strive Nepalese avenue meals from Everest Meals. Spend the night time on the cute seaside lodge, Hornbækhus, in case you want to prolong your Danish seaside expertise.