Top 10 Foods To Eat In Copenhagen

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Smørrebrød

A Danish classic, smørrebrød consists of buttered rye bread topped with a variety of ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, shrimp, or potatoes. Schønnemann is a historic restaurant serving classic smørrebrød since 1877.

Schønnemann is a historic restaurant serving classic smørrebrød since 1877 | Schønnemann/Instagram

Frikadeller

These pan-fried meatballs, usually made with pork and veal, are a comfort food staple in Denmark. They are typically served with potatoes, gravy, and red cabbage.

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Stegt Flæsk

Crispy pork belly served with creamy parsley sauce and boiled potatoes. This dish is a true taste of Danish home cooking.

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Danish Hotdog

A bright red sausage served in a bun or on its own with mustard, ketchup, remoulade, crispy onions, and pickles. Street vendors all over Copenhagen sell this delicious snack.

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Roast Pork with Crackling

This dish features succulent roasted pork with crispy crackling, served with red cabbage and brown gravy. It’s especially popular during Christmas but is available year-round.

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Herring (Sild)

A must-try Danish speciality, sild comes in different marinades like curry, mustard, or dill and is best enjoyed with rye bread and schnapps.

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Danish Pastries (Wienerbrød)

Although called "Viennese bread" in Denmark, these pastries are a Danish specialty, often filled with custard, marzipan, jam, or chocolate.

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Æbleskiver

Round, fluffy pancake-like treats, typically served with powdered sugar and jam. Traditionally eaten during Christmas, but available at some cafés year-round.

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Rugbrød

A staple in Danish cuisine, rugbrød is a dense and nutritious rye bread often used for smørrebrød.

Kanelsnegl

A delicious, soft, and gooey cinnamon roll, perfect with a cup of coffee. Skt. Peders Bageri is the oldest bakery in Copenhagen, famous for its cinnamon rolls, and Hart Bageri is a trendy bakery with some of the best pastries in the city.

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