Paper Island guide: Papirøen in Copenhagen
Papirøen (Paper Island) is a small island in Copenhagen's inner harbour, between Nyhavn and Christianshavn and close to the Opera House. Here is a short guide to where the island is, how to get there, and where to get coffee, brunch and lunch.
where is paper island
Papirøen lies in the inner harbour by Christianshavn, with Nyhavn across the water and the Opera House close by. The address of P88 is Papirøen 88, 1436 Copenhagen K. See it on the map.
how to get there
- On foot or by bike over Inderhavnsbroen from Nyhavn, a couple of minutes.
- By harbour bus, which sails in the inner harbour.
- By bike from Christianshavn, and Christianshavn metro is also close by.
a short history
The island is named after the warehouses where paper used to be stored. Later the warehouses held a large street food market, which closed in December 2017. Since then a new neighbourhood has been built on the island.
things to do nearby
- The Opera House
- Kayak Republic
- The harbour baths in the inner harbour
- Reffen, further out on Refshaleøen
coffee, brunch and lunch on paper island
P88 sits on Papirøen right by the water with a terrace on the harbour. We open at 08.00 every day. The breakfast plate costs 95 DKK, a cappuccino 52 DKK and a grilled sandwich 95 DKK.
opening hours, winter season
- Mon-Wed 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-21:00
- Fri-Sat 08:00-22:00
- Sunday 08:00-20:00
Read more about specialty coffee by the harbour and brunch and breakfast, or see the full menu.
frequently asked questions
Where is Paper Island?
In Copenhagen's inner harbour by Christianshavn, across from Nyhavn and close to the Opera House.
How do I get to Paper Island?
Walk or cycle over Inderhavnsbroen from Nyhavn, take the harbour bus, or come from Christianshavn, where the metro is also close by.
Is there still street food on Paper Island?
No, the street food market on Papirøen closed in December 2017. Since then a new neighbourhood has been built on the island.
Where can I get coffee and brunch on Paper Island?
At P88, Papirøen 88. Opening hours, winter season: Mon-Wed 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sunday 08:00-20:00.
P88, Papirøen 88, 1436 København K · +45 70 60 88 86 · contact@p88.dk
All prices are subject to change.