At Reffen, people from all over the world come together over street food, concerts, festivals, sunny days, and much more. Beautiful moments that we try to capture and preserve here on the blog.
Kids’ Halloween at Reffen
Colors, laughter, and spooky fun filled Reffen as Kids’ Halloween transformed the space into a magical world of ghosts, pumpkins, and skeletons.
Fresh on Tap #8 Porter
This porter is crafted to warm and comfort – the perfect companion for cozy sips on chilly autumn and winter evenings.
Reffen is extending the season!
This year, we’re extending the season throughout autumn and winter with lots of experiences with culture night, family fun during the autumn break, Halloween, ice skating, Christmas vibes and carneval. It’s the first time we’ve opened this much in autumn and winter, and we can’t wait to bring life and community to Refshaleøen all year round.
Fresh on tap #7 No Coast IPA
The inventive brewers at Reffen Brewery have created a fresh twist on the hazy IPA—what they call a “No Coast IPA”.
Fresh on tap #6: East Coast IPA
Alex and James from Reffen Brewery have crafted an East Coast IPA, dialing up both malt and hops while carefully perfecting every detail.
Gipsy Kings live – Recap
On Saturday, August 15, thousands of people gathered at Reffen for a musical experience that will long be remembered. With their irresistible mix of flamenco, rumba, and Latin rhythms – and iconic hits like Bamboléo and Volare – Gipsy Kings filled the night with joy, and nobody could keep their feet still. The music floated…
Reffen Wild: Flora and fauna take over Reffen
Reffen is in full bloom, having rolled up its sleeves – or rather, grown green fingers – with the launch of Reffen Wild. But what’s the vision behind this budding urban nature project – and where is it heading? Gardener Katja Postma shares her insights.
Fresh on tap #5: West Coast IPA
we brewed a classic West Coast IPA – crisp, snappy, and bursting with flavor. We have bright notes of citrus, pine, grapefruit, and floral hints, thanks to Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Chinook hops. It finishes dry and satisfyingly bitter – just like a proper West Coast IPA should.
Sankt Hans at Reffen – Recap
The weather may not have shown its sunny side, but that certainly didn’t stop us from throwing yet another spectacular Sankt Hans celebration at Reffen – bursting with flower power and full-on brass energy.
Fresh on Tap #4: Reffen Wheat
Reffen Brewery’s take on the beloved German hefeweizen stays true to its roots. Brewed with as many German ingredients as possible, it even uses authentic German yeast during fermentation.
Fresh on Tap #3: Reffen Italian Pilsner
Reffen Brewery has captured the taste of summer: a crisp, sparkling pilsner with creamy foam, a smooth malt profile, and subtle notes of grain.
Cph Street Art Festival 2025
Four sunny days bursting with color, beats, and creative energy hit Reffen as the Copenhagen Street Art Festival took place from May 29 to June 1.
Ung-skab live – Recap
As the sun set and wrapped the evening in a soft, golden glow, UNG-SKAB took the stage at Reffen’s open-air venue and delivered a performance full of energy and presence.
Reffen for Kids – Play, Food and Loads of Fun
Reffen is a true paradise for kids looking for more than just their favorite foods. Here’s a selection of fun activities that little ones can dive into at Reffen.
Beer of the Month #2: New Zealand Session IPA
This time around we have brewed another hazy IPA. To be exact a New Zealand Session IPA
Saveus live – Recap
Music and great vibes came together as Saveus kicked off Reffen’s brand-new outdoor stage with a bang. Thousands of guests poured in to experience the Danish hitmakers live – and they got exactly what they came for. With high energy, heartfelt presence, and massive hits, Saveus had the entire crowd swinging and singing. Throughout the…
Fresh on tap #1: New England IPA
Fresh on tap #1: New England IPA Citra, Galaxy & Love: Taste Reffen Brewery’s debut brew We’re beyond excited to introduce our very first Beer of the Month – and at the same time, mark the beginning of Reffen Brewery’s beer story. This is our debut brew. A beer that puts Reffen on the craft…
Where to eat vegetarian or vegan food at Reffen
Where to eat vegetarian or vegan food at Reffen Most of Reffen’s street food kitchens have vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu. Below is an overview of some of the green options at Reffen. Our stallholders will also be happy to leave out the meat if you ask them to – and it is…
Thank you for a fantastic season
A vibrant and beautifully brilliant season on Skøjteøen is well and truly over. There were so many great moments and you can see a small selection of them here. The light was magical and the ice on fire at Skøjteøen’s pulsating disco nights. Karaoke on Ice, Aerobics on Ice, Icestock and Lucia Parade were just…
Thank you for an amazing season
We’ve said goodbye and thank you to (another) beautiful season of street food, music and sunny vibes in the harbour. As usual, our events calendar was jam packed and we have put together a small selection of the many great moments of the season at Reffen. Denmark’s uncrowned queen of synthpop, GRETA, and Brazilian bossa…
Copenhagen Street Food 10 year anniversary
On a sunny spring day, Copenhagen Street Food celebrated its 10th anniversary at Reffen. The celebration was in the best Reffen spirit, with lots of festivities where we served up everything we do best: delicious food, great music and a great atmosphere. We had a Mexican long table dinner, the band Trypical Cumbia stopped by…
Nu Genea band live – Recap
Relive a sunny late summer evening at Reffen when the Neapolitan band Nu Genea gave an absolutely magical and unforgettable live concert. Italian groove maestros Nu Genea brought Reffen to a boil with their irresistible and energetic mix of disco, boogie, electronic music, funky, Afrobeat, Italo disco and dub. Their concert was a huge forza…