We came to life on a dusty and neglected harbourside lot, surrounded by run-down workshops and warehouses. Today, we're the largest street food market in Northern Europe and a cultural hotbed with tons of sweet-sounding events throughout the season.

Reffen is slang for Refshaleøen which is the artificial island we call home. This was also the

epicentre of Burmeister & Wain’s daily welding and hammering. In its heyday, the shipyard employed 8.000 workers and was one of Europe’s biggest of its kind.

However, in 1996 B&W produced its last unit of Refshaleøen which became a neglected and forgotten corner of Copenhagen that mostly appealed to klondike enthusiasts and grumpy seagulls.

This has changed dramatically in recent years where ferry buses, the bicycle bridge and visionary entrepreneurs have opened up the island. Today there are around 200 businesses on Refshaleøen ranging from art centres and urban mountain sports to design studios and music festivals … and not least Reffen – Copenhagen Street Food. All bringing new life and great vibes to the area. Yet, Refshaleøen has kept much of the feel of its maritime and industrial past.

Refshaleøen has become a go-to destination for those seeking something unique. A place to gaze at eye-catching architecture, swim in the harbour and enjoy some of the finest food and nightlife in town. It’s where decay and modernity meet, locals and visitors connect and creativity blossoms.