Vaffelbageren.

Historic ice cream parlor serving fresh homemade waffle cones, Danish 'softice', and coffee since 1953. Extremely popular tourist spot.

Kitchen

Ice cream, waffles, coffee

Price band

—

Since

1953

Address

Nyhavn 491051 København K

Reservations

Walk-in onlySee the menu ↗

Signature dishes

Homemade Waffles
Ice Cream (1-3 scoops)
Soft Ice
Barista Coffee

Guest ratings

4.3/5

Overall average of 3,230 reviews

Google 4.3/5 · 2,677
Tripadvisor 4.2/5 · 553

Guests highlight

Waffles and ice cream
Friendly staff
Good value
Generous portions
Location

Based on 205 reviews from the last 12 months. Updated 10 October 2026. The averages are the platforms' own figures, weighted by number of reviews. The themes are our own count, and we never quote reviews verbatim.

What guests say

A long-running favourite for waffles and ice cream by the canal — expect a queue in high season.

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This week's hours

Mon10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Tue10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Wed10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Thu10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Fri10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Sat10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)
Sun10:00-00:00 (April-August), 10:00-22:00 (September-April)

Hours as of 9 October 2026

Good for

Ice cream Budget-friendly Family-friendly

Checked against the source

Opening hours and contact details checked against the venue's own website on 9 October 2026.

Practical

How to get there.

Metro: Kongens Nytorv (M1, M2, M3, M4) — about 4 min walk along the quay.
Bus: Several bus lines stop at Kongens Nytorv, at the end of the canal.
Bike: Lock your bike at Kongens Nytorv and walk the last stretch along the quay.
Accessibility: Several Nyhavn restaurants are in cellars with steps down — ask the venue about steps and toilets.
Cash & cards: Most places take cards; some add a card fee. Service is included in Danish prices, so tipping is optional.