Torvehallerne KBH

Torvehallerne KBH is a food market at Frederiksborggade 21 in the Indre By district of Copenhagen, Denmark, directly beside Nørreport Station. Opened in 2011, it consists of two glass halls facing each other across an open square with outdoor stalls, and together they hold about 60 vendors selling Danish and international food. The aim is to give the city a modern equivalent of a traditional market hall, and it has become a popular place for both locals and visitors. Stalls offer smørrebrød, the Danish open sandwich, topped with herring, roast beef, shrimp or egg; fresh seafood and fish; pastries and bread; coffee; cheese and charcuterie; chocolate; and fruit, vegetables and flowers. Smaller counters serve hot lunches, tapas, sushi and burgers for those who want something to eat on the spot. Prices are higher than in a supermarket, and a smørrebrød lunch costs more than a simple sandwich, but portions are often generous. Visitors usually spend one to one and a half hours, longer if they sit down for a meal. The market is busiest at lunch from about noon to two o'clock and on weekends, when seating is hard to find and queues form at the most popular stalls. Late morning on a weekday is the calmest time and allows visitors to browse before the lunch rush. Outdoor stalls and benches make the square pleasant in summer. The halls are within walking distance of Rosenborg Castle, the Botanical Garden and the Round Tower, so the market suits a lunch stop on a day exploring the old town. Food is also easy to take away for a picnic in the King's Garden. Hours differ by day, with later closing on Fridays and earlier closing on Sundays.