Travelling gluten free in Denmark

Are you going on a holiday to Denmark and looking for the best gluten-free spots? Look no further! We have gathered all necessary information for gluten free in Denmark in one easy overview.

Danish coeliac dietary explanation

Jeg har cøliaki (glutenintolerance), som er en kronisk sygdom, der betyder, at jeg ikke kan tåle gluten i maden, selv ikke i små mængder.

Der er gluten i alt hvad der indeholder hvede, spelt, rug, byg og havre. Det gælder også alt, der er lavet med disse kornsorter: Mel, gryn, rasp, brød, kager, nudler, bulgur, couscous, saucer, dressinger, vafler osv.

Er der nogen retter på din menu, som er helt glutenfri? Eller kan du lave et måltid uden gluten ved f.eks. at bruge majsstivelse eller kartoffelmel til saucen og tilberede kød, fisk eller grøntsager uden mel eller rasp?

Det er også vigtigt, at det køkkenudstyr, du bruger, ikke har været brugt til mad, der indeholder gluten.

Er du I tvivl, vil jeg bede dig spørge mig. På forhånd tak!

Translation in English:

Dietary explanation

I am suffering from coeliac disease and therefore because of medical reasons I am not allowed to eat any foods which contain gluten-containing cereals or products of these.

This means:

No products from wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut and oats as well as products of these like flour, semolina, breadcrumbs, bread, pastry, noodles, dumplings, sauces, cakes, wafers, etc.

Are there any dishes on your menu which are suitable for me or can you prepare a meal without above mentioned foods e.g. to use maize starch or potato flour for the sauce and to prepare the meat, the fish or vegetables without flour or breadcrumbs?

It is also important to use clean kitchen equipment and prepare food in a clean area in the kitchen.

In doubt, please consult the person concerned. Thank you!

Where to buy gluten-free food in Denmark

In Denmark almost all supermarkets offer gluten free products, and the variety has been growing the latest years. There are a few danish brands, but mainly the large international brands are available. In the largest cities you will also find gluten free bakeries, though not many. Most prices will be higher than in e.g. Sweden and Germany, which might also be due to the general price level for foods in Denmark.

Gluten-free restaurants in Denmark

There are many places to eat out gluten freely, more options off course in Copenhagen and larger cities than other parts of the country. Use the findmeglutenfree-app to find specific places close to where you are. The app has a ton of recommendations for gluten free food in most danish cities with reviews from previous guests.

Aditionally you can ask for recommendations on the Facebook-page ’Cøliaki i Danmark’ or you can find local options on the map on Danish Celiac Associations homepage: https://coeliaki.dk/kort-over-glutenfri-spisesteder/. Always remember to check up on the menu yourself, things might have changed since the latest update of the map.

Some recommendations from young members of Danish Celiac Association:

  • Burger Shack: A delicious burger chain with a restaurant in several large Danish cities, including Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Odense. They offer gluten free buns for their burgers.
  • Café Fika: They offer gluten free pancakes and sandwiches, as well as gluten free brunch. Located in Aarhus.
  • The Diner: Burger restaurant in Aarhus with big, juicy, American-style burgers. They offer great gluten free buns for an extra charge.
  • For Emma: Dedicated gluten free bakery so good it will make you think you’re eating gluten. Found in both Aarhus and Vejle.
  • GRØD: Porridge might sound boring, but GRØD makes it a luxurious experience. They serve gluten free oatmeal with a ton of different topping options. They have restaurants in both Aarhus and Copenhagen.
  • Il Locale: Delicious pizza in Aarhus with no extra charge for gluten free crust.
  • JAGGER: Burger chain with several restaurants in Copenhagen. They offer delicious gluten free buns with their burgers.
  • McDonalds: If you’re in desperate need of a meal, there’s usually a McDonald’s nearby, and they offer gluten free buns for their burgers. It’s a great go-to, if you’re hungry, but don’t have the time to look through a ton of menus to find somewhere to eat. And there’s a McDonald’s in almost every large city in Denmark.
  • Nordic Noodle: Asian take-out chain in Copenhagen. They serve rice noodles made in a wok with your chosen vegetables and meats, and they offer gluten free soy sauce.
  • PALÆO: Restaurant chain dedicated to the paloe diet, which is also gluten free. They have several restaurants in Copenhagen.
  • Pita Planet: They offer delicious salat bowls with your chosen meats and vegetables. Located in Aarhus.
  • The South Indian: Indian chain restaurants with locations throughout Denmark, including in Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Odense. They have several gluten free options, all of which are clearly marked in their menu.

Tips for gluten free in Denmark

When reading declarations, you should be aware of the following words: “hvede”, “spelt”, “rug”, “byg”, “havre”, “bygmalt”, “durum”, “bulgur”, “couscous”, “bygmalt”, “emmer”, “enkorn”, “kamut”, “semulje”

When buying unwrapped products, it is always possible to ask about the specific content of the product. The selling part is obliged by law to give that information.

Danish Coeliac Association

For further information please contact:

Dansk Cøliaki Forening (Danish Celiac Association)

Trekronergade 147B, 2. th.
2500 Valby
Danmark
E-mail post@coeliaki.dk
Phone: +45 25 52 08 32 (Monday-Friday kl. 9-12. Wednesday kl. 14-16)

www.coeliaki.dk

Last update of this Travel Net information: May 2021