Where Copenhagen shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Copenhagen shops, snacks and lunches.
Torvehallerne on Frederiksborggade by Nørreport opened 2011 as Copenhagen's reference food hall: two steel and glass halls, 60 vendors, Hija de Sanchez, GRØD and fishmonger row.
Go for: Lunch, Smørrebrød, Oysters, Wine
Tip: Closed Monday. Tuesday morning is the freshest; Saturday afternoon is the busiest.
Reffen on Refshalevej in Refshaleøen is Northern Europe's largest street food market with 35 stalls, 10 bars and an on-site brewery on a former Copenhagen shipyard.
Go for: Street food, Brewery, Waterfront
Tip: Open March to September. Weekend evenings are concerts plus market. Winter conversion as Reffen Skøjteøen runs December to February.
Broens Gadekøkken on Strandgade by the Inner Harbour Bridge runs around a dozen stalls year-round on the historic Greenlandic Trade Square, with Gasoline Grill, Hija de Sanchez and Hooked among the regulars.
Go for: Burgers, Tacos, Pizza, Waterfront
Tip: Indoor and outdoor seating; the year-round option when Reffen is closed.
Tivoli Food Hall inside the 1843 Tivoli Gardens off Vesterbrogade runs 15 stalls including Hallernes Smørrebrød, Gorm's pizza and Sushi Market, accessible with a park ticket.
Go for: Family meals, International food, Lunch
Tip: Park entry required; the food hall is included with admission. Winter season runs late November to early January.
Paper Island Pop Up on Trangravsvej in Christianshavn reopened summer 2024 with American food trucks and harbour-facing greenhouses booked in advance on the rebuilt Papirøen site.
Go for: Street food, Family meals, Waterfront
Tip: Summer only; greenhouses bookable in advance. Not the 2014-2017 Street Food market; this is a new pop-up.
Peak food season in Copenhagen is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Copenhagen rewards trust.