Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the Christmas atmosphere in Aarhus with our comprehensive guide to the city's festive events. We have gathered the best activities and events that transform Denmark's second-largest city into an exciting Christmas landscape for both locals and visitors.
From the traditional Christmas village at Store Torv to the cozy stalls along Strøget, Aarhus offers numerous Christmas activities. The Latin Quarter buzzes with life through its shops and cafés, while Den Gamle By (The Old Town) invites visitors to experience historical Christmas atmosphere. Around Dokk1 and on Frederiks Allé, you'll find Christmas markets filled with the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine.
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50,000 Christmas lights in a massive light tunnel
The Christmas event in Tivoli Friheden is a cozy experience with sparkling Christmas lights, Christmas balls, and snow everywhere. You can enjoy the dazzling decorations, meet Santa Claus, and experience Pjerrot in our large Christmas market filled with Christmas treats.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Tivoli Friheden Christmas Market
Personal, handmade gifts with originality and charm.
FindersKeepers Christmas Design Market at Godsbanen in Aarhus is a unique market featuring a wide range of designers and artists presenting everything from elegant ceramics and unique interior to stylish clothing, jewelry, and artwork. Here you can find personal, handmade gifts with originality and charm.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: FindersKeepers Christmas Design Market
Free admission and new items every week
Aarhus Art and Christmas Market is a cozy Christmas market in the center of Aarhus, offering unique handicrafts and beautiful art from modern trends to old craftsmanship traditions. There is always free admission, and you can experience new items on the shelves every week.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Ridehuset Christmas Market
22 creative vendors with beautiful handmade ceramics and Christmas treats.
Aarhus Street Food invites you to an outdoor Christmas market under the umbrellas in Udestuen. Here, you can find beautiful handmade ceramics, Christmas decorations, and delicious Christmas treats. There will be Christmas ball decorating for kids, and homemade æbleskiver and the city's best gløgg to enjoy while shopping.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Street Food Christmas Market
Unique interpretations of timeless classics and newer numbers.
Anne Linnet returns to Sct. Pauls Kirke with her popular and emotive Christmas concert. She will perform both timeless classics and the most popular Christmas songs, as well as surprises and newer numbers from her latest releases. She will be accompanied by pianist Markus Lindell, Julie Lindell on vocals, and guitarist Kasper Falkenberg.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Anne Linnet Christmas Concert
Stig Rossen Christmas concert with Emmelie de Forest as guest artist.
Stig Rossen brings the festive atmosphere to Musikhuset with his dedicated Christmas ensemble and guest artist Emmelie de Forest. The concert features traditional carols, gospel-inspired Christmas hits, and new songs, creating a memorable concert experience.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Stig Rossen Christmas Concert
Burhan G's Christmas concert with the Danish Entertainment Orchestra.
Burhan G and the Danish Entertainment Orchestra present a Christmas show with beautiful music, Christmas atmosphere, and presence. You can enjoy the Christmas calendar song Tinka and several songs from the platinum-selling Christmas album Et Barn Af Jul, as well as unique interpretations of classic Christmas hymns.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Burhan G and Denmark's Entertainment Orchestra Christmas Concert
A fusion of fun, musical gems, and heartwarming moments.
Sigurd Barrett and Lisbeth Kjærulff take the audience on a heartwarming journey through the magical world of Christmas with songs, music, and enchanting stories.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Sigurd's Christmas: Magical Christmas Performance
Follow the lanterns and explore 400 years of Christmas traditions.
Jul i Den Gamle By is an annual tradition where you can experience 400 years of Christmas traditions with shining lanterns, Christmas-decorated streets, and 'floating' apple slices. You can talk to the locals and learn about the history of Danish Christmas celebrations, visit shops and houses to see how people have decorated for Christmas over the years, and taste Christmas food and snacks.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Christmas in The Old Town
Hike and cake buffet in charming surroundings.
Hike og kagebord ved Skovmøllen is a unique experience where you can combine a hike with a cozy cake buffet in the charming surroundings of Skovmøllen.
Where: Aarhus | More Info: Hike and Cake Table at Skovmøllen