Like many other European city break destinations the food in Copenhagen is a major attraction to the city and packed full of flavour and variety. 

Copenhagen boasts a mixture of fine dining and street food eats to meet anyones style and budget. We explored all of the food options and created the most amazing Copenhagen food guide. 

Traditional Danish foods

Traditional Danish foods can be found in Copenhagen and there love for pork and potato based dishes is easy to see.

Pork

Hot dog stands line the street and the pork sausage is easy to get your hands on Rød pølse is their traditional name and they are full of toppings and taste.

Traditional Danish restaurants local labourites such as pork and potato stews can be found served with bread and fill of flavour.

Flæskesteg is also a big pork dish and served at Christmas for a roast and also in sandwiches.

Open sandwiches

Smørrebrød as it is traditionally known is a trip of open sandwich that is commonly found in Copenhagen. Traditionally served on rye bread the sandwiches are not short of toppings and a great lunch.

The canal based living makes Copenhagen a hot spot for fish and seafood as well as magnificent views. 

Where to eat in Copenhagen

Our top spots for eating can be found below;

Torvehallerne Weekend market

The weekend market is best in the morning and early afternoon every weekend. Browse the stalls and delicacies that are sold fresh like a local farmers market. 

Join the locals for brunch at Torehallerne market. Local produce can be found on the many stalls, along with a flower and fruit market. Fresh pastries, tapas and seafood are available for eating at the market.

Sit outside to people watch in this trendy area.

 

 

Papiroen Food market

Papiroen is another food market, however they are undoubtedly our favourite place to eat when abroad.

Over on Paper island hit up Papiroen food market in the afternoon or evening. Awesome one of a kind dishes can be found such as curry mussels and California chicken rolls. Situated on the edge if the water this is a great place to hang out. 

 

Hot dogs

Tasting a street food hot dog in Copenhagen is a must. Explore the various types and toppings to get the ultimate experience. First choose your type of bun, then sausage then toppings to mix and match to make your perfect combination.

We recommend Kologiske outside Rundetarn for the best hot dog in town! 

Hells Kitchen – Meat packing district

Named after Hells kitchen and rightly so, this street is full of local bistro’s and deli’s offering local cuisine. 

The bistro’s are beautiful offering local foods such as mussels and fish. 

People watching can be done down this busy hughstreet. 

Nyhavn

This waterfront location offers some of the best views in Copenhagen and is definitely the place to go for some fish dishes. Fresh fish an seafood is the speciality here along with wines and champagnes as you watch the people drift y on the busy canal. Sitting outside on a summer’s day is an even better experience.