Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the Christmas atmosphere in Roskilde with our comprehensive event guide. We guide both locals and visitors through the city's festive December activities that create the perfect Christmas spirit in this cathedral city.
From the historic cathedral square to the cozy pedestrian street environment, Roskilde offers traditional Christmas markets and festive events. The city's central square frames the large Christmas tree lighting, while the cobblestone streets are decorated with classic Christmas ornaments. Within walking distance, you'll also find the old town hall, where Christmas activities unfold with both indoor and outdoor events.
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Roskilde Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tivoli Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 350 m2 artificial ice skating rink in beautiful Christmas surroundings.
- Description
- Tivoli Christmas Market is a festive and cozy Christmas experience with over 70,000 Christmas baubles and 1,000 lit-up trees. The stalls are filled with Christmas goodies, and the whole family can enjoy the children's rides and performances in the Glass Hall and Tivoli Concert Hall.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : Tivoli Christmas Market
Christmas at Gavnø Castle
- What to Expect
- Cozy Christmas stalls with handmade decorations.
- Description
- Jul på Gavnø Slot is a cozy Christmas market on Zealand, where you can experience many cozy stalls with handmade decorations and delicacies. There is also the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and the elves, as well as participate in a scavenger hunt and pony riding.
- Where
- Næstved | More Info : Christmas at Gavnø Castle
Roskilde Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 150 exhibitors with unique Christmas gifts and handmade decorations.
- Description
- Roskilde Christmas Market is a cozy place where you can discover charming stalls filled with unique Christmas gifts, handmade decorations, and delicious treats. You will be enveloped by the scent of mulled wine, gingerbread, and food while Christmas carols fill the air.
- Where
- Roskilde | More Info : Roskilde Christmas Market
Roskilde Other Holiday Activities
J-Day
- What to Expect
- Decorations and Christmas beer served precisely at 20:59.
- Description
- J-Dag at Cafe Guldhornene is a festive evening where you can celebrate Christmas with others. The event will be decorated and Christmas beer will be served precisely at 20:59. You can secure your spot by purchasing a table package for 4, 6, 8, or 10 people.
- Where
- Copenhagen | More Info : J-Day
Christmas in Frilandsmuseet
- What to Expect
- Decorated old farms with wood stoves and Christmas lights
- Description
- Jul i Frilandsmuseet is a festive Christmas experience where wood stoves crackle, the sound of laughter fills the air, and the old farms are decorated for the holiday season. You can enjoy Christmas food, a Christmas calendar exhibition, and beautifully decorated farms.
- Where
- Lyngby | More Info : Christmas in Frilandsmuseet