Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the festive highlights of Christmas in Svendborg! Our guide presents the city's best holiday events and activities. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide helps you navigate through the city's Christmas landscape.
From the cozy old town around Torvet to the atmospheric streets in the center, Svendborg offers various Christmas traditions. The city's maritime atmosphere mingles with the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine from the stalls at the harbor. Christmas markets extend through the cobblestone streets, while Krøyers Have and Christiansminde offer peaceful winter walks with views over Svendborgsund.
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Svendborg Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in Langesø
- What to Expect
- Unique local products and Christmas decorations.
- Description
- The Langesø Christmas Market is a cozy and family-friendly experience with stalls offering local products, Christmas decorations, and Christmas trees. You can enjoy freshly baked bread, beautiful glass art, and local delicacies.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Market in Langesø
The History of Christmas
- What to Expect
- Guided tour through 400 years of Christmas development in over 35 Christmas-decorated historical houses.
- Description
- The Christmas History in Den Gamle By is a unique experience where you can see how Christmas has developed over the past 400 years. You can visit over 35 Christmas-decorated historical houses and explore the first seven tableaux in Borgmestergården, which show Christmas from the Renaissance to the grand celebrations of the 1850s.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : The History of Christmas
Svendborg Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- Unique costumes and scenery
- Description
- The Nutcracker is a classic ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It tells the story of a girl, Mary, and her favorite doll Clara, who becomes a prince. The ballet is known for its beautiful music and lively characters.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : The Nutcracker
Christmas Concert at Svendborg Theater
- What to Expect
- Jesper Lundgaard and Amalie Dollerup on stage together.
- Description
- Jesper Lundgaard Christmas Concert in Svendborg Theater is a cozy and joyful concert filled with the best Christmas songs and plenty of holiday cheer. This year's guest is the lovely Amalie Dollerup, who with her beautiful voice and presence looks forward to delighting the audience both solo and together with all-time Jesper.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Concert at Svendborg Theater
The Magic of Christmas
- What to Expect
- "World-class ballet with impressive choreography and an exceptional musical score by Tchaikovsky."
- Description
- "Nøddeknækkeren is a timeless classic that brings the festive spirit to life on stage with elegance and beauty. The story follows Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a gift and is transported into a magical world filled with fantastical creatures."
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : The Magic of Christmas
Christmas Market on Funen
- What to Expect
- "Fiction and music from the beloved Christmas calendar"
- Description
- "Jul i Valhal is a popular Christmas concert based on TV2’s Christmas calendar. It follows Jonas and Sofie on their journey to the gods in Asgård and Hel in the underworld to save Christmas."
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Market on Funen
Christmas Concert with Local Choir
- What to Expect
- Local singers perform classic Christmas melodies.
- Description
- The Christmas concert with local choir at Vor Frue Kirke is an exciting and musical experience, where local singers perform classic Christmas melodies.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Concert with Local Choir
Christmas Party with Food and Entertainment
- What to Expect
- Christmas dinner with free entry and ample space for large groups.
- Description
- The Christmas festival at Kammerateriet is a festive and entertaining evening with Christmas food and live music. There is ample space for large groups, DJ, and dancing in the cocktail bar until 03.00.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Party with Food and Entertainment
Svendborg Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Eve in Svendborg
- What to Expect
- A cozy Christmas festival with community on Kvægtorvet.
- Description
- Juleaften in Svendborg is a cozy gathering on Kvægtorvet, where one can share the Christmas spirit with others.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Eve in Svendborg
Christmas Activities for Children
- What to Expect
- Visits with Santa Claus and creative holiday workshops.
- Description
- Svendborg offers many joyful Christmas activities for children, including magical visits with Santa Claus and creative holiday workshops.
- Where
- Svendborg | More Info : Christmas Activities for Children