Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

See the Danish history of Christmas come alive in the Old Town in Aarhus, where visitors can try traditional Christmas delicacies and buy decorations from the past century while walking down the old streets.

Experience a magical Christmas market in the world’s oldest theme park in the heart of Copenhagen. Breathe in the Christmas spirit in the many small shops, try Danish mulled wine (gløgg) or simply enjoy the beautiful lights around the garden.

Celebrate Christmas in the old monastery in this northern part of Denmark. December's weekends are the only time of year when the rooms of the monastery are open to visitors and the decorations are a must see!

In the four weekends leading up to Christmas, the town of Nexø on the island of Bornholm transforms into a beautiful Christmas town with wooden stalls, delicious Christmas treats and perfect Danish ‘hygge’.

In the Prison Museum in Horsens, Christmas will be very special with halls filled with shops, treats and crafts. Buy Christmas gifts, visit Snekøbing Elf Village or take a ride on the Polar Express!

Christmas in Denmark's oldest town Ribe is based on the well-known Danish children's book "Peters Jul". Experience the Christmas story and the wonderful atmosphere of the city at Christmas time.

The Baroness at Gavnø Castle loves Christmas and therefore started Christmas at Gavnø Castle. Now, 13 years later, the magical Christmas spirit has evolved, and is today Denmark’s largest Christmas Market. Here you find 150 stands with everything that a true Christmas heart may desire from Christmas decorations, elves, handcrafts, spirits, cakes, food and drinks.

The fairytale Christmas market in Odense takes place in the historic cobblestone streets of the old town, where storyteller Hans Christian Andersen grew up in. With stalls full of local specialties, homemade sausages, Christmas beer, Danish design and much more, you are guaranteed to get in the Christmas spirit while strolling here!

The open-air museum "Frilandsmuseet" in the north of Copenhagen is one of the largest and oldest in the world. And especially at Christmas time, the historical buildings here light up in a very special glow. With freshly baked Æbleskiver and other delicacies that we still appreciate today, you can go on a hyggelig journey into the past here!