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Papirøen (Copenhagen Street Food)

Copenhagen, Denmark

About Papirøen (Copenhagen Street Food)

A vibrant street food market on Paper Island near Nyhavn — Copenhagen's most diverse food destination with 35 food vendors in a former newspaper printing hall, serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Danish æbleskiver. Open year-round; the outdoor terrace fills in summer.

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📍Trangravsvej 14, 1436 Copenhagen

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to eat here on your own — you won't feel out of place dining solo.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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