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Haven’t bought your Christmas presents yet? What better way to enjoy excellent shopping with all the glorious sights, aromas and tastes of the festive season than with a short break to one of the following Danish historical and vibrant cities:
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Aarhus
Step back in time and discover the joys of an old fashioned Danish Christmas of the early 1900’s with a visit to Den Gamle By – The Old Town – in Denmark’s second city, Aarhus. The open-air museum, comprising some 75 authentic Danish buildings from all over the country, creates a feeling of living history with period costumed staff re-enacting a bygone era. During December, there is a weekend market where you can look out for those extra special gifts whilst enjoying traditional freshly baked ginger cakes and traditional warm Gløgg (mulled wine). Ribe
When Christmas time comes around, Denmark’s
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oldest town, Ribe, goes into high gear by using its old, beautiful houses to set the stage for all kinds of Christmas activities such as Christmas parades, concerts and plays - and presents just what we all look out for, the experience of an old fashioned Christmas. Vejle
The beautiful region of Vejle in southeast Jutland is also buzzing with Christmas activities throughout December. Take the vintage train and delve into the nostalgia of steam travel or visit the Christmas markets at Hopballe Mill or Tirsbæk Castle selling beautiful handcrafted Christmas presents and delicious Danish yuletide delights. |
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Odense
Once the home town of one of the world’s most famous fairytale writers, Odense takes on a distinct flavour for Christmas. Odense’s ‘ Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Fair’ takes place in the old precinct near his house and museum and around the City Museum Møntergården area. With stalls dotted throughout Odense’s streets selling everything from steaming hot chocolate and delicious snacks to beautifully hand-made Christmas gifts, it is an ideal opportunity to get a
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taste for the Danish festivities and enjoy a short break away in fairytale surroundings.
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Tuesday, December 06 2011
Further information: For all information on travelling to Denmark, please go to: www.visitdenmark.com
Getting there:
Nearest airport for the destinations above are Billund and Aarhus airport served from the UK by Ryanair making it both easy and affordable to plan a route. With flight times well under two hours, it will not take you long to experience the run up to Christmas the Danish way. DFDS Seaways offers a regular ferry service of overnight departures between Harwich and Esbjerg in West Jutland.
Further press information:
Please contact Astrid Ruffhead, Press Officer, VisitDenmark UK E: ar@visitdenmark.com, T: 020 720103970
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