Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the Christmas atmosphere in Copenhagen together with locals and visitors! Our comprehensive guide collects all the festive events that make December a special time in the capital.
From the traditional Christmas market at Kongens Nytorv to the cozy stalls along Strøget, you'll find everything Christmas in Copenhagen has to offer. The elevated train line at Tivoli lights up the winter darkness, while Nyhavn showcases its maritime Christmas traditions. In the historic streets around City Hall Square, old and new traditions meet, where the scent of æbleskiver and mulled wine mingles with the sound of Christmas music.
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Copenhagen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Højbro Plads
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with Danish and international exhibits.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Højbro Plads is an annual event featuring Danish and international exhibitors, where you can find art, Danish craftsmanship, and delicacies. You can meet the nice Santa Claus and taste Danish specialties.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas Market at Højbro Plads
Christmas Market at Thorvaldsens Plads
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas stalls with handmade jewelry and art crafts.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Thorvaldsens Plads is one of Copenhagen's most beautiful Christmas markets, offering inspiration for this year's gifts and delicacies. The square is decorated with fragrant pine, Christmas lights, and beautiful decorations, and here you find a cozy atmosphere with classical Christmas music and visitors.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas Market at Thorvaldsens Plads
Designmuseum Danmark Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique, handmade Christmas gifts from professional craftsmen and designers.
- Description
- Designmuseum Danmark's Christmas Market is a place where you can find personal, beautiful, sustainable, and handmade Christmas gifts. Here, professional craftsmen and designers sell unique works and design products.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Designmuseum Danmark Christmas Market
Christmas Bazaar at the Swedish Church
- What to Expect
- Unique Swedish products and cozy cafes.
- Description
- Svenska Gustafskyrkans Julbasar is a traditional Christmas market featuring beautiful old stalls filled with genuine Swedish products, including Christmas ham, salmon, cheese, and crispbread. Visitors can also enjoy cozy cafes with sandwiches, gingerbread cookies, and other treats.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas Bazaar at the Swedish Church
Christmas at Fasangården
- What to Expect
- Every Advent Sunday, warm gingerbread cookies and homemade mulled wine are served.
- Description
- Fasangårdens Christmas Market is a cozy and traditional Christmas experience featuring homemade mulled wine, warm gingerbread cookies, and organic Christmas trees from Lolland.
- Where
- Frederiksberg | More Info : Christmas at Fasangården
Christmas Market on Værnedamsvej
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with local beer brewing.
- Description
- Værnedamsvej's Christmas Market is a traditional market day on Værnedamsvej, where HannemannLund Gallery launches Werner Dam's Christmas Beer. The street is filled with Christmas cheer, birds, trees, and cornflower silhouettes.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas Market on Værnedamsvej
Vesterbro RAW Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique crafts and delicacies.
- Description
- Vesterbro RAW Christmas Market is a large artisan market where you can find unique and creative Christmas gifts. There are over 50 stalls with artisans and food vendors, offering art, crafts, and delicacies.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Vesterbro RAW Christmas Market
Kronborg Castle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with cozy activities and unique gifts.
- Description
- Kronborg Slots Christmas Market is a lively market where you can shop for delicious delicacies and unique Christmas gifts, listen to seasonal music at intimate concerts, and enjoy warm treats like apple fritters and pancakes in our beautifully decorated castle garden.
- Where
- Helsingør | More Info : Kronborg Castle Christmas Market
Christiania Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stalls with handmade items and Christmas treats.
- Description
- Christiania Julemarked is open daily from 9 to 20 December with stalls offering food, mulled wine, and Christmas treats. There will be warm drinks and opportunities to buy handmade items and other holiday gifts.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christiania Christmas Market
Haveselskabets Have Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stalls with inspiration for festive celebrations and unique gifts.
- Description
- Haveselskabets Have Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market held in Haveselskabets beautiful garden on Frederiksberg. You can find stalls with inspiration for festive celebrations and unique gifts, as well as the sale of mulled wine, coffee, and cakes in our lovely café.
- Where
- Frederiksberg | More Info : Haveselskabets Have Christmas Market
Illum's Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique selection of high-quality designs from leading Danish and international brands.
- Description
- Illums Bolighus’ Christmas section offers a wide range of exclusive Christmas decorations and gift ideas to help you create a personal and inviting holiday atmosphere.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Illum's Christmas
Magasin's Christmas
- What to Expect
- A wide range of unique Christmas calendars and gifts.
- Description
- Magasin Julen is a large Christmas universe with a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, where you can find inspiration for your Christmas gifts and get ready for Christmas.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Magasin's Christmas
Copenhagen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Tivoli Christmas
- What to Expect
- A 350 m2 large ice rink in front of Tivolis Koncertsal.
- Description
- Tivoli Julen is a festive and cozy Christmas experience with beautiful Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and stalls filled with Christmas treats. You can enjoy traditional Christmas food and watch child-friendly performances in the Glassalen and Tivolis Koncertsal.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Tivoli Christmas
Copenhagen Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at Nyhavn
- What to Expect
- Unique traditional Christmas dishes served 'family style'.
- Description
- Julen on Nyhavn offers an extravagant Christmas buffet experience with traditional dishes served 'family style'. This includes old-fashioned marinated herring, cold-smoked salmon, shrimp with egg and lemon mayo, and redfish fillet with Judie remoulade.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas at Nyhavn
Christmas at the Copenhagen ZOO
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration in the zoo with exciting activities and animal experiences.
- Description
- Copenhagen ZOO Julen is a festive and exciting event where reindeer and other animals from around the world invite you to a cozy Christmas celebration.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Christmas at the Copenhagen ZOO
Kongens Nytorv Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- A unique experience with the ice rink in the heart of Copenhagen.
- Description
- The Kongens Nytorv Ice Rink is a 1,300 sqm ice rink that runs all the way around Krinsen on Kongens Nytorv. It offers Copenhageners and the city's guests the opportunity to skate with their families and experience the city's beautiful architecture.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Kongens Nytorv Ice Rink
Hotel D’Angleterre Christmas
- What to Expect
- Exclusive Christmas decorations and treatments.
- Description
- The Christmas at d'Angleterre is a festive and traditional holiday experience where the entire house is decorated with exclusive Christmas decorations. Guests can enjoy mulled wine and snacks by the fireplace, as well as experience the finest holiday treats in the CREATIONS boutique.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Hotel D’Angleterre Christmas
Royal Copenhagen Christmas
- What to Expect
- A gift from Royal Copenhagen that tells a story even before it is opened.
- Description
- Royal Copenhagen Julen is a traditional Christmas plate that tells a story through its blue color and unique design.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Royal Copenhagen Christmas