Magisk Jul i Skulpturparken Blokhus
Visitors explore a 20,000-square-meter sculpture park transformed with over 2.5 million holiday lights, a 46-meter RGB light tunnel, and illuminated fantasy sand sculptures. Highlights include a 17.5-meter Christmas tree, a nativity scene, a kissing pergola, and sound and light shows synchronized to Christmas music. Guests can also browse Christmas stalls in the arcade and park huts, and stop by Hawtorn Café for seasonal food and drinks.
What to Expect
Over 2.5 million Christmas lights and Europe's longest light tunnel.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Skulpturparken Blokhus
Food & Drink
Seasonal options include a Christmas buffet, Christmas plates, gløgg and æbleskiver at Hawtorn, with æbleskiver and gløgg also sold in the park arcade.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Magical, bright, festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Open 15:00–20:00; last sound-and-light show at 19:00. Sound-and-light shows at 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00. Opening celebration begins at 15:00 on November 1.
- Parking: Free parking is available for guests at Skulpturparken Blokhus. There are also eight Clever chargers for electric vehicles.
- Accessibility: The park and indoor facilities are wheelchair accessible with firm gravel paths, accessible restrooms, and complimentary loaner wheelchairs and a rollator.
- Pets: Dogs may come to the park, but must be kept on a leash and visitors must clean up after them.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your ticket at the shop when you arrive, because tickets for the park are sold only on site.
- The sound-and-light show runs every hour through the evening and the last one is an hour before closing, so arrive early enough to see at least one.
- The park is closed on Mondays except December 28, and on December 24 and 25, so plan your visit around those days.
- If you come with ten or more people, email the park before your visit to book tickets with the group discount.
- Bring a Santa hat for the kids on opening day, November 1, because children wearing one get in free during the first hour.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening celebration on Sunday, November 1: Santa Clauses, a cannon salute, Aalborg Gospel Choir, a speech by Mayor Christian Hem, the tree lighting, dancing around the tree and the season's first sound-and-light show.
- Children wearing a Santa hat get in free during the first hour of the opening celebration on November 1.
- Group discount of 20% for groups of 30 or more and 10% for groups of 10 to 29, booked by email.
- Corporate deals for companies buying a larger number of tickets.
- Pre-order a Christmas buffet, a Christmas platter, or an afternoon treat of gløgg and æbleskiver from Hawtorn Café.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does admission to Magisk Jul include?
One ticket gets you into the Sand Sculpture Festival, the Christmas park and its 2.5 million lights, the 46-metre RGB light tunnel, the Park Gallery, the sound-and-light show, the Christmas market and stalls, and the children's play areas.
Is it a good outing for kids?
Yes, it's meant for the whole family. There's lots of play equipment for children, a Winter Wonderland with a snow effect in the woods, and a photo spot on Santa's throne.
Where can we eat and drink?
Hawtorn serves a Christmas buffet in the decorated Orangery. In the café in Skulpturhuset you can also get a build-your-own Christmas or brunch platter and homemade sourdough treats. Æbleskiver and gløgg are sold in the park's Arcade.
Where can I do some Christmas shopping?
The Lifestyle shop in Skulpturhuset sells gifts and decorations. Christmas huts in the park have more gift ideas, and the Park Gallery in the Arcade sells crafts by 30 artisans.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in the park on a leash, and you need to clean up after them.
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