<ul><li>The Denmark Christmas market on Brienner Straße, known as Christianskirkens julemarked, attracts several visitors to Wilmersdorf with its variety of Nordic delicacies.</li><li>Around the Danish Christmas Market, people from Berlin and other countries can try some lesser-known Danish foods, like the famous little doughnuts called Æbleskiver or Smørrebrød.</li><li>These delicacies are enhanced by Julebryg, a Danish Christmas beer, or Akvavit, a herbal schnapps.</li><li>The usual Christmas market will be bigger and have more things than in the past.&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday music sets the mood, and the booths selling design items, used goods, and Christmas decorations make you want to take a walk and look around.</li><li>The Christmas markets are always open during this time and are more worth visiting with Good Vibes Only!</li></ul>

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<ul><li>How is Christmas in Denmark?&nbsp;You could ask.&nbsp;The snow-laden, fir tree-adorned customs of this realm are analogous to those of Scandinavia.&nbsp;Additionally, there exist their unique individuals.</li><li>Denmark celebrates Christmas Eve on December 24, like much of Europe, but not the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tradition dictates eating a lavish Christmas dinner in the evening and opening presents late at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Denmark, Christmas is jul.</li><li>Danish families dance around the Christmas tree holding hands and singing Christmas carols before unwrapping presents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Families may do this before dinner.</li><li>The Scandinavian Christmas tree! Treat and a half. Imagine bringing a spruce tree you cut down from the forest into your lounge and decorating it with genuine candles. In Copenhagen, you can even take a chartered train to a forest. Genuine candles. Christmas hygge necessitates them, and we ignite one Advent candle daily during December.</li><li>Father Christmas comes, but in a different form. Father Christmas/Santa Claus is called Julemanden in Danish (literally: The Christmas Man) and is assisted by a group of Nisse, a sort of naughty elf that resembles the American ‘elf on the shelf’ (some say they are the original). Julemanden delivers gifts to children on December 24. He is usually an uncle, father, or grandfather in crimson robes. No magic chimneys or nighttime magic needed.</li><li>Celebrating Christmas supper is serious. Traditional meals include roast pork, duck, boiled potatoes, red cabbage, and gravy served at a table for several hours. Risalamande, a rice pudding adorned with cherry sauce and an almond, is the festive delicacy for Christmas.&nbsp;Finding the nut in their bowl earns the family member a prize or gift.</li><li>Numerous delectable Christmas foods include aebleskiver, fried doughnuts dusted with icing sugar, Christmas Beer, gløgg or mulled wine, and candied almonds.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Starting the year with dark skies and low temperatures, several outdoor centres closed, and just seven hours of daylight are typical.</li><li>January and February are favourable months for visiting Copenhagen, offering the advantages of reduced crowds and lower accommodation costs.</li><li>March brings warmer weather and early bulbs, and April in Denmark offers more blue sky days in the north and south.</li><li>May and June are regarded as the optimal months for visiting Denmark, owing to extended daylight, reduced crowds, and favourable weather conditions.</li><li>Denmark in July and August isn’t bad, but more visitors and Scandinavian families flock to the islands, lakes, and attractive coastlines, so head interior for some peace in the sun.</li><li>September is another great month to visit Denmark for cyclists exploring the national cycling routes and surfers seeking Jutland’s west coast swells.</li><li>Early October is a good time to visit Aarhus or Copenhagen for cheap accommodations and city breaks before the Christmas markets and glittering lights of November and December raise rates.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>A short ten-minute stroll later, on Thorvaldsens Plads, the Christmas Market in Kongens Nytorv made its move in 2025.&nbsp;This is why it has a new name.</li><li>People from the area and guests alike often stop by, and there will still be a lot going on in 2025, even though it will be in a different place.</li><li>You should go to the Christmas market when it’s dark outside, which is most of the day during the holiday season. That way, you can see the beautiful 3D light works.</li><li>Designers and craftspeople from the area sell their goods at the market stands.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also get a warm drink and a snack.</li><li>The market has a beautiful Christmas feel, and every Saturday at 13:30, you can meet Santa Claus as a special treat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Santa Claus from the market will be happy to pose for free pictures with your family so that you can remember the moment forever.</li></ul>

Christmas Market at Thorvaldsens Plads

<ul><li>Kongens Nytorv is one of the most beautiful places in Copenhagen. If you’re in town around Christmas, you should stop by.</li><li>The ancient square will get a 1,300 m² ice rink in the middle of it in 2024. It will operate from mid-November till the year's conclusion. You can skate for free if you bring your own, or you can rent a pair.</li><li>There hasn’t been an ice rink at Christmas for 16 years, in part because of construction and renovations. Now it’s back.</li><li>There are also Christmas markets close by.</li><li>Don’t miss the chance to look at the famous decorations in the fancy Hotel d’Angleterre. Every year, a new theme is used to light up the square.</li><li>Mall Magasin is right next to Kongens Nytorv if you need to warm up and buy more Christmas gifts.</li></ul>

Christmas Market at Kongens Nytorv

<ul><li>During the holiday season in December, Nyhavn becomes a charming Christmas market.&nbsp;The famously colourful houses and historic settings make for a cosy Christmas experience.</li><li>In this famous harbour area, you can take a walk along the water and feel the Christmas spirit.</li><li>There are Christmas stands along the quay that are covered with pine garlands and lights. These stands sell a variety of foods, as well as Danish and Scandinavian goods.</li><li>Enjoy the smell of Christmas spices in the cold winter air as you look at beautiful woodcraft, Christmas decorations, and gifts that were made by hand.</li><li>Along with the ice rink and shops at Kongens Nytorv, the Christmas market is a great place to spend time.</li></ul>

Christmas Market in Nyhavn

<ul><li>Højbro Plads is where a “real Danish Christmas market,” as they call it, takes place.</li><li>Small red beam huts with half-timbering, lots of Christmas lights, and Christmas trees that are all decked out are all there.</li><li>Danish design items, warm clothes, a lot of crafts, jewellery, art, Christmas decorations, chocolate, and sweets can be found at the stands. There is also hot food, like mulled wine, cider, and glühwein, as well as various Christmas treats.</li><li>Santa Claus comes to the Christmas market with his sledge on the last weekend in November and the first weekend in December, which is Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1. Kids can hand him their wish lists.</li><li>Shopping for Christmas in the city and going to the market at Kongens Nytorv or Thorvaldsens Plads are both easy to do at the same time.</li></ul>

Christmas Market at Højbro Plads

<ul><li>Is there anything more magical than Tivoli Gardens at Christmas?</li><li>During the Christmas season, Tivoli is very special. There are Christmas trees, lights, elf landscapes, fancy decorations, and all sorts of Christmas shops.</li><li>The Tivoli Gardens Christmas excursion transcends a mere Christmas market, despite being one of the pricier options in Copenhagen.</li><li>Beautiful Christmas decorations and lots of booths selling Christmas trinkets, handmade gifts, roasted almonds, and warm drinks turn the amusement park into a world straight out of a fairy tale.</li><li>You can walk around and enjoy the park, but if you’re with kids or want more excitement, you can buy ride passes to go on the fun rides.</li><li>Building a 350 m² ice rink in front of Tivoli's Concert Hall for Christmas.&nbsp;A bright Christmas tree will be around.</li></ul>

Christmas in Tivoli Gardens

<ul><li>The Christiania Christmas Market is held at Den Grå Hal, or "The Grey Hall."&nbsp; &nbsp; Market observation occurs usually around December.</li><li>One of Copenhagen's oldest and most charming Christmas markets.&nbsp;It may be the biggest Nordic indoor market.</li><li>As you walk through the booths, you’ll see funny figurines, paper flowers, board games, string lights, hand-dipped candles, bags, jewellery, musical instruments, baked goods, and a lot of other unique things.</li><li>Don’t forget to bring cash, as many stands don’t accept coins or credit cards.</li><li>Live music is available daily, with jazz, swing, Balkan, tango, and various other genres.</li><li>There are a lot of Christmas events going on, like the "Magical Christmas Lounge &amp; Bazaar" at Gallopperiet, "Christmas Cosiness" at the Opera, and "Christmas in the Gate," a kids' Christmas show at Christiania.</li><li>In other words, Freetown has plenty of activities to help you get into the holiday mood!</li></ul>

Christiania Christmas Market

<ul><li>At Nytorv by Strøget, cute little red huts have been set up, and lots of Christmas lights make the square feel like a holiday.</li><li>Every stall at the Christmas market is designated with the name of a renowned fairy tale by the author and poet H.C. Andersen, serving as a tribute to his remarkably imaginative realm.</li><li>There will be a lovely mood as you look around the pretty Christmas booths and think of the old stories that have enchanted people for generations.</li><li>You can buy crafts, gifts, jewellery, sweets, warm drinks, and high-quality Christmas items at the stands.</li><li>During most afternoons, a cordial Santa can be seen in one of the residences, while the Copenhagen Post Orchestra performs live music on the inaugural weekend of December.</li></ul>

H. C. Andersen Christmas Market

<ul><li>The 2014 Christmas television programme Tidsrejsen advertised Christmas in Dragør.&nbsp;The event featured a Christmas market.&nbsp; After being recorded over the holidays last year, the movie will air in December 2025.</li><li>Now is a terrific time to visit the old town this year.</li><li>You can walk around the cute, old streets and alleys and enjoy the Christmas market every weekend until Christmas.</li><li>The 13 original stalls from the TV show remain in the market to maintain the show's authentic feel. They add to the magical mood.</li><li>Vintage lamps, distinctive serving stands, aloe vera products, candlesticks, food, beverages, roasted almonds, a children's tombola, and knitted Christmas ornaments will be offered.</li><li>Explore additional sites associated with Tidsrejsen in Dragør for enhanced television programming experiences.</li></ul>

Christmas in Dragør

<ul><li>During November in Frederiksberg, visit the Yard Society's (Haveselskabet) traditional Christmas market in their beautiful yard.</li><li>Enjoy charming Christmas booths within and outside the old house on November 16-17.</li><li>Items for Christmas, projects, sweets, baked goodies, and hot drinks are available.&nbsp;Haveselskabet occasionally sells gardening books, seeds, flowers, equipment, and other products at its greenhouse booth.</li><li>Beside the entrance to Frederiksberg Park, you can walk there after visiting Haveselskabet's beautiful park and Christmas market.</li></ul>

Haveselskabet’s Christmas Market

<ul><li>Take a trip to Österbro if you want to feel like you’re in a Swedish Christmas spirit. The weekend before the first Sunday of Advent, the Swedish Gustaf Church holds its annual Christmas market.</li><li>Swedish Christmas market in Copenhagen has been established since 1912, with authentic Swedish costumes.</li><li>There are various lotteries, a small flea market, and Christmas vendors selling traditional decorations and more.</li><li>There is a Christmas performance at the church on Sunday at 14:00, with the choir and soloists. It costs 175 DKK to get into the show.</li></ul>

Christmas Bazaar in the Swedish Church

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<ul><li>A Christmas show every year. The whole family will have a great time at the Christmas market, in the historical shops, with Living History, traditional Danish treats, and on the weekends, entertainment.&nbsp;</li><li>The Christmas exhibition at Den Gamle By (The Old Town Museum) has around 30 large and small displays distributed across the renovated edifices.</li><li>While floating aebleskiver (puffy fried cakes that look like doughnuts) are being made by the clergyman’s widow, the kitchen maids in the Merchant’s House are making rice porridge, stewed kale, klejner (traditional Danish Christmas cakes), and other tasty foods from “Peter’s Christmas.”</li></ul>

Jul i Den Gamle By (Christmas in The Old Town

<ul><li>The Christmas market is once again at Gammeltorv. The stands have everything you need to feel like it’s Christmas. There is warm glögg, so don’t let the cold keep you away.</li><li>You can sense the Christmas mood as you enter Gammeltorv in central Aalborg.&nbsp; Christmas trees, glögg (mulled wine), hot chocolate, “aebleskiver” (Danish doughnuts), sugar-roasted almonds, half-meter-long hot dogs and enormous frankfurters, Christmas decorations, and other seasonal goodies are all available there for your family.</li><li>You can meet Santa Claus here, ride the big Ferris wheel or the Christmas train through the streets of Aalborg, and look around the market’s many small, cosy Christmas stands. You can treat your taste buds to tasty Christmas treats here, as well as find pretty crafts and warm Christmas clothes.</li></ul>

Aalborg Christmas Market

<ul><li>The Christmas spirit is at Ribe, Denmark's oldest town.</li><li>Every weekend before Christmas, starting November 28, Ribe offers fun activities for the whole family.</li><li>We have special things for kids and adults to do during December.&nbsp;</li><li>All their events emphasise quality, authenticity, the past, and the present.</li><li>Ribe has Christmas events for the whole family from the end of November until Christmas. There are shows, music, and a Christmas market with food and crafts.</li></ul>

Christmas in Ribe

<ul><li>The Maltfabrikken in Ebeltoft, Djursland, will be filled with the magic of Christmas for two days with a Christmas market, lovely crafts, treats, and a lot more.</li><li>The Christmas market at Maltfabrikken is a fun place for the whole family to spend the holiday.&nbsp;</li><li>The many Christmas shops will have great crafts for you to enjoy over two days. Also, don’t miss the many treats that taste, smell, and shine like Christmas!</li></ul>

Christmas Market at Maltfabrikken

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<ul><li>Denmark’s Christmas season begins with J Day. Every year, Carlsberg-owned Turborg releases a limited-edition Christmas beer. On the first Friday of November, J Day marks the beginning of the Christmas season. In early November, celebrate J Day with Danes in Denmark.</li><li>Danish families get real Christmas trees before Advent since they don't use fake ones.</li><li>Denmark’s largest Christmas tree, the Juletrae, is lit at the centre of Copenhagen City Hall or Rådhushaven on the first Sunday of Advent. The ceremony begins with a Christmas procession and music. As the sun sets, Santa Claus, Julemanden, ascends the ladder of the fire engine, and uses his wand to tally down the Christmas tree lights.</li><li>Every Danish home lights a Kalenderlys, also known as a Jule Advent Candle, as part of their Christmas traditions. The Danish Christmas candle, often known as a countdown candle, has 24 marks, one for each day from December 1st until Christmas Eve.</li><li>Danish people of all ages love Julekalender or Christmas calendar TV shows. From December 1 to 24, Julekalender airs 24 15-minute episodes daily until Christmas Eve. Adults and children have separate series. The Julekalender stories always involve someone trying to spoil Christmas, and the hero or key characters rescue it!</li><li>Similar to Julekalender, Pakkekalender, or the gift calendar, this provides 24 little gifts in a wrapped gift pack for each day until Christmas Eve. As you get older, it becomes four Advent gifts for four Sundays. Chocolate, scratch cards, and beer calendars are typical gifts. Pakkekalender is stocked at all Danish supermarkets during Christmas.</li><li>If you are in Denmark during the Christmas season, you have to try the traditional Christmas foods and drinks. The ones I like best are Æbleskiver, Gløgg, and Pebernødder.</li><li>Christmas Eve features risalamande with fiery cherry sauce.&nbsp;Hidden in the dish is a whole almond. An almond gift, also known as a Mandelgave, is given to the happy person who gets the whole almond.</li><li>Copenhagen hosts the Santa Lucia Parade or Lucia I Kajak on Saint Lucia Day. Santa Lucia tradition has been practised for years in Denmark, where most people are atheists. Every December 13, individuals wear white dresses and kayak across Copenhagen’s canals singing carols.</li><li>A 45-minute Christmas special from Disney, Fra alle os til alle jer, will be broadcast on DR1 on December 24 at 11:00.&nbsp;Danish television airs the same every year, ending with a sneak peek at the new Disney film.</li><li>Juleoptoget på Amagerbrogade is Denmark's longest parade (almost 1 km).&nbsp;The event, which started in 1969, is held on the fourth Saturday of November. The procession begins at 16:03 at Gyldenrisvej and Amagerbrogade and concludes at Christmas Møllers Plads. It takes at least 2 hours to complete the procession.</li><li>Everyone in Denmark must take the 24th, 25th, and 26th holidays. All stores and eateries nationwide are closed. Christmas is “family time”. Denmark celebrates Jul or Christmas on December 24, not 25. Christmas Eve marks the main day and all-important celebrations.</li></ul>

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The word aebleskiver means “apple slices” in English. Æbleskiver are round, small treats that are crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. Powdered sugar and jam are sprinkled on top to make them taste even better—trust me, it’s a divine mix. They have a different texture than pancakes, but they taste like them. Get them warm and enjoy them with a cup of mulled wine (gløgg). The Danish pancake puffs are usually given at Christmas time, but you can get them any time of the year. You can eat them for breakfast, dinner, or even as a snack. At the Christmas markets in Copenhagen, you can buy freshly made Åbleskiver. You can also buy them at Tivoli Gardens.

Danish Pancake Balls, Æbleskiver

<ul><li>Danish mulled wine, gløgg, is only available in November and December. Its rich, sweet, and slightly tangy flavours evoke the holidays and are generally served hot. The recipe calls for red wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and cloves.&nbsp;To complement each sip, raisins and slivered almonds are provided. For an added kick, try rum or aquavit.</li><li>Christmas sweets like aebleskiver go well with Danish Christmas wine. Visit Denmark during the Christmas season and enjoy a traditional Danish drink, Gløgg. Kids get a non-alcoholic version. For the best Gløgg, visit the Copenhagen Christmas markets or Hviids Vinstue. Many local bars provide Gløgg over the holidays. Enjoy the holiday spirit and cold winter nights while sipping the festive drink.</li></ul>

Danish Christmas Drink, Gløgg

<ul><li>Every Danish household prepares Risengrød, or rice pudding, on December 23rd as a traditional dinner. Enjoy Risengrød's creamy texture and soothing flavours.&nbsp;Risengrød, made from short-grain rice, milk, water, and salt, is a creamy dish topped with cinnamon, sugar, and butter that melts gently.</li><li>This quick bowl meal feels like a hug.&nbsp;For a real experience, go to the Grød restaurant across the street from Copenhagen.&nbsp;Risalamande is a classic Danish dessert prepared with leftover Risengrød on Christmas Eve.</li></ul>

Danish Christmas Rice Pudding, Risengrød

The Danish Christmas cookies are buttery, crispy, and full of holiday spices like cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. They melt in your mouth. It goes well with a warm drink like Gløgg. These cookies each have their unique taste that makes Danish Christmas traditions even more enjoyable. The best thing about them is that you can find them at Christmas markets and shops all over Denmark.

Danish Christmas Cookies

<ul><li>You should not miss the unique Danish Christmas sweets that are made by hand. These sweets have a great range of tastes and textures. Oh, there are so many sweets that are so good and hard to say no to. There are marshmallows, jellies, and sugar-coated roasted nuts, among others. Peppermint candy, Juleskringle, and Julekonfekt are popular.&nbsp;In November and December, Danes consume large amounts of marzipan.</li><li>Most Christmas candies come in bright red or blue boxes with the word “Jule,” which means “Christmas,” written on them. Danish Christmas markets, Conditori La Grace bakeries, and unique businesses like Summerbird sell these treats. This is something that many people do at home for Christmas.</li></ul>

Danish Christmas Candies

In Denmark, Julebryg, which is also called "Danish Christmas Beer," is offered at the beginning of the holiday season.&nbsp;This special beer came out on J-Day, or J Dag, which is the first Friday in November. It is stronger and has more spices than a normal Danish beer. When you take a sip, you’ll taste a smooth, rich flavour that’s just the right amount of sweet and spicy. It’s the best drink to have at Christmas parties.

Danish Christmas Beer, Julebryg

<ul><li>The Danish Christmas Lunch, or Julekrokost, is the most-anticipated and loved meal of the year for Danes. The Danish do it every Christmas, and there is food, drinks, and lots of hygge (cosiness).</li><li>Danish families eat Julefrokost the night before Christmas.&nbsp;From the middle of November to the end of December, Danish restaurants serve Julefrokost so that you can try the practice for yourself. The only way to truly experience a Denmark holiday is to do this!</li></ul>

Danish Christmas Lunch Julefrokost

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The first event that starts the Danish Christmas season is J Day, also known as the holiday of beer. Julebryg, a Christmas beer made by Turbog (a part of Carlsberg), comes out on J Day, the first Friday of November at 21:00. Most Danes rush to get the first taste of the Julebryg of the year at this big event.

J Day

<ul><li>Juleoptoget, Amagerbrogade's Christmas procession, debuted in 1969.&nbsp; It is now a beloved Danish Christmas tradition.&nbsp; The fourth Saturday of November is always the date.&nbsp; The longest Christmas procession begins at 16:03 at Gyldenrisvej and Amagerbrogade and ends at Christmas Møllers Plads, covering almost 1 km.&nbsp; Procession takes at least 2 hours.</li><li>Christmas garlands and lights decorate the streets! Over 1,000 people and hundreds of unusual vehicles march in the parade. Vintage vehicles, bicycles, Christmas marching bands, Disney and Star Wars characters, Santas, cheerleaders, firefighters, sports groups, and more will be there with live music. Do not miss the Amagerbrogade Christmas procession and wave to the cool kids. The procession promotes unity. About 60,000 people attend. Guys, get ready for crowds!</li></ul>

Christmas Parade on Amagerbrogade

<ul><li>The biggest Christmas tree in Denmark is lit up in front of Copenhagen City Hall Square, also known as Rådhushaven, on the first Sunday of Advent in December. A lively parade and joyful Christmas songs start the event. As the sun goes down, Julemanden (Santa Claus) climbs up the fire truck ladder. He counts down and then waves his wand to turn on the lights from the top of the ladder, lighting up the Christmas tree right away.</li><li>Strings of hanging lights link each end of the streets, and there is a glowing heart right in the middle of them all. Lots of cheers come from the crowd as a choir and orchestra play happy music over big speakers. It’s a fun way for Copenhagen to start the Christmas season.</li></ul>

Watch as the Christmas tree is lit up

<ul><li>Strolls in the Santa Lucia Parade happen every year on December 13 at Tivoli Gardens and Lucia I Kajak in the canals of Copenhagen. Saint Lucia Day is celebrated worldwide.&nbsp;It began in Sweden and began to spread to Denmark in 1944. There are lights and garlands on the boats to make them look nice. On top of her head is a crown of lights that makes the lead girl stand out from the others.</li><li>At 17:00, the Lucia in Kayak parade starts at the Kayak Republic/Kayak Bar and goes through Christianshavn, Blox, and Højbro Plads. It stops where it began. The show lasts for about two hours, ending at 18:45 or 19:00. In Nyhavn, Christianshavn, and by Højbro Plads, the kayaks will sing Christmas songs.</li></ul>

Watch Santa Lucia Parade

If you want to find unique handmade Christmas gifts, eat traditional Danish treats, or enjoy the holiday spirit, Copenhagen’s Christmas markets have it all! These are free to visit and are spread out across the city. They are open from mid-November until about a week before Christmas. If you want to do something different, walk through the five best Christmas markets in Copenhagen.

Explore Copenhagen’s Christmas Markets

<ul><li>Tivoli Gardens is the second-oldest amusement park in the world; it opened in 1843. Every year for Christmas, over 50,000 Christmas ornaments and 1000s of Christmas trees make the park look grand. There are light shows all over the entertainment park that turn night into day. You can't leave Copenhagen without visiting Tivoli Gardens around Christmas.&nbsp;During Christmas, it’s one of the places you have to see. It will be fun for the kids</li><li>There are two entrances. If you want to see a beautiful hallway welcome, enter through the main door. At the Tivoli Gardens Christmas village, you can meet Julemanden (Santa) and Nisse (an elf).&nbsp;Don't miss changes&nbsp;download the Tivoli app.&nbsp;Take in the holiday spirit by visiting the amusement park at sunset and watching it transform into a fairy tale land.</li></ul>

Do not miss the Tivoli Gardens

<ul><li>Danes always buy each other gifts for Christmas. On Christmas Eve, December 24, they give each other gifts. The Danes don’t expect clever or unique gifts like people in the US do. You don’t have to worry too much about getting the right gift. Most of the time, they like simple things.</li><li>Danes love Lego blocks for kids, Royal Copenhagen china and a Juleøl (Christmas Beer) for adults. At Christmas market, many mittens and socks are handcrafted.&nbsp;There are also many hand-carved wooden and ceramic items with traditional Danish designs, cute souvenirs, and more.</li></ul>

Get your loved ones' Christmas gifts

<ul><li>There are many Christmas-only Danish delicacies. Danish companies like Tuborg and Carlsberg release limited-edition Christmas drinks on J Day, which Danes enjoy!</li><li>Danish Christmas lunches are called ‘Julefrokost’ and shared with family. Roasted pig, duck, geese, caramelised potatoes, red cabbage, and Risalamande are popular. There's a lot of drinking, often with schnaps or aquavit. Reserve a restaurant in advance for the 2-3-hour Danish Christmas lunch. It’s a top Copenhagen Christmas activity.</li></ul>

Enjoy Special Danish Christmas Delights

<ul><li>Copenhagen is known for its famous play, Christmas Cabaret. Christmas shows are put on at both Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage) and Tivoli Gardens (Glass Hall and London Toast Theatre). We promise you a lot of laughs and Christmas cheer. The artists excel in their craft because they are passionate and have extensive experience. Get your tickets online ahead of time, and then enjoy the show.</li><li>Seeing a Christmas Cabaret will make your Christmas in Denmark even more special. You could also go to Wallman’s Christmas show and have a special Christmas dinner together for the most fun evening ever.</li></ul>

Check out the Christmas Cabaret in Copenhagen

<ul><li>There are Christmas lights and decorations all over the city of Copenhagen. Seeing the beautiful Christmas lights is one of the things that everyone should do. Market stalls illuminate, stars hang from the ceiling, and bright creatures stroll the streets at night.&nbsp;Every part of Copenhagen is filled with holiday cheer.</li><li>Before you go, make sure you’re ready, grab a hot drink, and walk through the seven best places to see the most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations.</li></ul>

Find the Christmas Lights

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The largest Scandinavian adventure film festival is N.A.F.F., founded in Copenhagen in 1996.&nbsp;Its goal is to help local filmmakers make action movies, connect experienced and up-and-coming filmmakers, and encourage new filmmakers to travel and share their stories.

Nordic adventure film festival

The Old Town Museum in Aarhus, also known as Den Gamle By, is one of the oldest and biggest outdoor museums in the world. Over 75 Danish townhouses are there.&nbsp;You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the museum and look around the Christmas-themed shops and market stands. Also, don’t forget to check out the Christmas House, which is a maze full of Christmas elves.

Christmas in Den Gamle By

The Viking heritage is evident in the people of Søndervig on the west coast of Jutland, Denmark. Their thrill-seeking "Winter Bathers" celebrate the new year in style each year, and you can join too! Join the residents on the beach on December 31st for their annual Winter Bathing Festival. A cold North Sea swim will be unforgettable. The celebration begins at 11 am on Søndervig beach. Register online by 12:00 on December 30th to watch or participate. After plunging into the cold surf, champagne and oysters await you on the beach. Last year, 1,000 people attended the festival, which is popular with German visitors so that you won't be alone!

Søndervig Winter Bathing Festival

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