Hear ye, hear ye!! Spread the word, pals: the best street food in Copenhagen- that’s right, in all of Copenhagen– is in this gloriously artistic hub-across-the-water. Not only can you taste delicious treats from all around the world, but the vibes at Reffen are 10/10. There’s no way you can come all the way to Copenhagen and miss it.
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Denmark does street food surprisingly well, pals. At the very top of the list of things to eat in Copenhagen, is the humble Danish hot dog, which you can find at hotdog stands across the city. But what if you want more of an experience? To ‘make a day of it,’ if you will!?
Enter: Reffen Street Food.
Officially the biggest street food market in Northern Europe, this magnificent market is home to some of Copenhagen’s best street food, from countries all across the world. You’ll find Italian, Afghan, Danish, Indian and Filipino stalls to name but a fraction. In fact whatever you’re craving, you can find it here. (As well as your new favourite foods that you didn’t even realise existed yet. They have everything you could imagine and more.)
Reffen is a destination in itself, with numerous events and activities taking place here year-round, from live music and DJ sets to yoga festivals and crafting. Frankly, whether you’re looking for the best street food in Copenhagen or just the best vibes, this is definitely a destination worth heading to.
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How to get to Reffen Street Food
First and foremost, here’s the exact location of Reffen on Google Maps. You may notice that it’s the opposite side of the water to most of Copenhagen. Don’t worry, pals: it’s very easy to reach.
Get the water bus to Reffen
My personal favourite mode of transport for reaching Reffen, is the ferry. (If you want to get technical, it’s actually the Harbor Bus.) These yellow electric ferries are a great way of getting around in Copenhagen, and they’re super easy to use.
You can take Harbor Bus number 992 from Nordre Toldbod (on Langelinie, very close to the Little Mermaid Statue and not too far from Amalienborg Palace), and be hopping off on the other side of the water at Refshaleøen within five minutes flat. It’s the speediest way to get to Reffen, however there is a slight risk factor involved, as each ferry only takes a maximum of 80 passengers. If the boat is full, you’ll have to wait for the next one.
Buy DOT tickets online to show on your phone, or alternatively if you’ve bought a Copenhagen Card then all public transport is included in the price.
Check the Water Bus timetable here.
Walk or cycle to Reffen
Copenhagen is an extremely walkable city, and it’s definitely best seen slowly. Walking or cycling may be a slower alternative to reaching Reffen, but it’s worth it if you want to soak in the sights at a more leisurely pace. Especially in the sunshine: this city is utterly lovely.
The easiest way to cycle is to use an app like Donkey or Bolt to pick up a bike from a nearby street. Here’s the route on Google Maps.
Opening hours
Reffen’s opening hours differ from season to season, and they’re normally closed over the freezing cold months (January-March.)
During the busy summer season, when the world and his wife want to tuck into all the street food in Copenhagen, Reffen’s food stalls stay open from 11.30am-8.30pm, and its bars are open from 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Double check the opening hours.
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