Jul på Gavnø (Christmas at Gavnø)
Visitors can browse through market stalls arranged across six rustic estate buildings filled with handmade ornaments, crafts, delicacies, and gløgg. The grounds feature live festive music, roasted almond stands, and access to the castle's decorated historic staterooms and art collection. Younger guests can take part in an elf treasure hunt, play in the straw playground, meet Santa Claus, and try pony riding or the climbing park.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Adults: DKK 110 on Fridays and DKK 125 on Saturdays and Sundays; children ages 5–12: DKK 40; children under 5: free. A children’s Christmas treat bag is DKK 60.
Hours
Friday 15:00–20:00; Saturday 09:30–16:00; Sunday 09:30–16:00.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Market stalls serve æbleskiver, warm cocoa, Christmas food, cakes, sweets, homemade gløgg, and other delicacies; stalls also offer wine, liqueurs, and spirits.
Parking
Parking costs DKK 45 plus a fee per vehicle per day. Payment is through Apcoa using apps including Easypark and Apcoa Flow, Park & Scan, or apcoa.dk. Apcoa Flow must be downloaded before entering Gavnø. Gavnø or Gavnø Go Fly season-pass holders can park for free.
Accessibility
Companion cards issued by Danske Handicaporganisationer can be used for admission.
Pets
Dogs are welcome on a leash in the castle park but are not allowed indoors during Jul på Gavnø.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy admission online, and book the “Jul på Herregården” guided tour with your day ticket; tours run only on Fridays and cost extra.
- If using Apcoa Flow to pay for parking, download it to your mobile device before entering Gavnø.
- Parking costs DKK 45 plus a fee per vehicle per day; pay through Apcoa, Easypark, Park & Scan, or apcoa.dk.
- Bring your Gavnø or Gavnø Go Fly season pass if you have one, as pass holders can park for free.
- Keep dogs leashed in the castle park; dogs are not permitted indoors during the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 5 enter free.
- Gavnø and Gavnø Go Fly season-pass holders get free parking.
- The 2027 season pass is available to buy now and includes the rest of the 2026 season, including Jul på Gavnø.
- Castle Christmas tours are a separately booked add-on on both Fridays.
- FRAGMENTA holds a Mosaic Workshop on both Saturdays.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the market?
Children can follow the elf treasure hunt, play in the straw playground, meet Santa, and try pony riding. The climbing park is also open on Saturdays and Sundays.
What food and drinks are available?
Food stalls serve Christmas food, æbleskiver, cakes, and other treats, alongside hot cocoa and homemade mulled wine. Stalls also offer delicacies, liqueurs, wine, and spirits.
Can I visit the castle as well as the market?
The decorated historic rooms and art collection are open to visitors. Guided “Christmas at the Manor” tours take place on Fridays and must be booked online with a market day ticket.
Are there activities to join besides browsing the stalls?
Creative workshops are part of the market, including FRAGMENTA’s Mosaic Workshop in Café Tulipanen on both Saturdays. The market also features live music.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome on a leash in the castle park but are not allowed indoors during the event.
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