European delights: We ate our way through the new food market on Gammeltorv

The sun is shining brightly, and the many stalls that have taken over Gammeltorv are filled with the aromas of delicious specialties.

The square has been transformed into an international market with a range of tempting stalls.

More than 16 stalls represent countries like the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, and England – and their many different cultures and traditions. So there’s a real opportunity to dive into a European food adventure.

We tried a bit of everything, and we must say we were impressed with the quality. The prices, however, are on the high side considering it’s “street food.”

If you want to visit the market yourself, you have until Saturday, May 10, when the European Street Market wraps up for this time.

Fish ‘n’ chips

We began our European food tour under the big blue “Fish ‘n’ chips” sign.

Crispy fish, tartar sauce, and fries – you can rarely go wrong with that.

The massive hit of an English dish costs 120 DKK, but how was it?

The fish was just as we hoped: crunchy on the outside with soft, flaky fish inside that broke apart at the touch of a fork.

Apple Fried Rings

Next, we spotted some rather interesting fried apple rings, smothered in chocolate and strawberries.

They were incredibly sweet – unsurprisingly. The fried batter didn’t quite stick to the apple rings, though.

We paid 70 DKK for three rings, so you’ll want to bring a full wallet. If you like a deal, you can get six rings for 110 DKK, saving a bit.

Drinks and marzipan balls

After stuffing ourselves with food, we visited the drinks stall.

We tried a tasty – and sweet – lemonade called ‘Butterfly’ for 80 DKK and a Mojito for 110 DKK.

The lemonade was nice and refreshing – perfect for the summery spring weather. The Mojito, on the other hand, tasted a bit watered down. At that price, we expected more.

But they did look great.

Of course, we had to finish the feast with dessert.

We ordered a round of Italian marzipan balls.

And here we were hit with a sugar shock.

The snack looked exactly like a Danish rum ball, and inside we found a dense marzipan core, most reminiscent of Italy’s take on an Easter egg. Opinions were split on the taste – you’ll have to try it yourself.

It costs 45 DKK for 100 grams.

We didn’t make it to all the stalls, so there’s still plenty to explore on your own.

Among other things: Dutch cheese, Italian pesto and salami, Greek olives and nuts, and English fudge.

The market is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.