Swedish crayfish feast
Swedish crayfish feast in Copenhagen
In late summer, enjoy a traditional Swedish crayfish party featuring bisque, crayfish, and our well-known handcrafted schnapps
We’re setting our sights on Swedish cuisine and bringing the time-honored crayfish feast to Copenhagen. This late summer, you can experience a Swedish crayfish feast featuring bisque, crayfish, and, of course, our well-known handmade schnapps for the occasion. One of the crayfish party’s finest traditions is the schnapps song. So let the schnapps lubricate your vocal cords and sing along. At the bottom of the page , you’ll find the lyrics to what is probably the crayfish party’s best-known song: “Helan går!”
Stop by and enjoy a classic Swedish crayfish feast with a lovely view of the canals in the heart of Christianshavn when we host it on August 28 and 29, as well as September 4 and 5.
Reservations are required for the crayfish feast.
Crayfish feast Menu
695 per person including unlimited pilsner/classic, house wine, soft drinks, and water during dinner for 2 hours.
Appetizer
Ferry Café's seafood bisque with light toasted bread
Main course
Freshly boiled crayfish served with herb mayonnaise. Accompanied by Swedish cheese pie with onions, green salad, and dill potatoes.
Dessert
Rhubarb trifle with whipped cream and toasted almonds
Classic Swedish crayfish feast - just like in Sweden
In August and September, Swedish crayfish parties – or kräftskiva, as they call them – come to life. The Swedes mark the season's first crayfish with lively songs and schnapps. At Christianshavn's Ferry Café, we’ve embraced this tradition and are setting the table for a crayfish party that feels just like being in Sweden.
To prevent overexploitation of the Swedish delicacy, a hunting season for crayfish was established in August and September during the 19th century. This regulation is understandable, as Swedes reportedly consume 4.5 million kilograms of crayfish annually. As a result, people in Sweden eagerly anticipate late summer, looking forward to gathering friends and family for the traditional crayfish feast.
No crayfish without schnapps
Text: Helan går - Melody: Helan går
Helan går
sjung hopp, falderahurrah-hurrah
helan går,
sjung hopp, falderahurrah.
Och den som inte helan tar
han ej heller halvan får;
Helan går…..!
Sjung hopp, falderahurrah.
