Ice skate in the neighbourhood of Frederiksberg in Copenhagen

Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center

The Danish winter wonderland

A wintry road in Fjerritslev, North Jutland

Christian Faber

Why visit Denmark in winter?

What are you saying?! Winter might be cold (with temperatures as low as -2°C or -29°F) but we make up for it with added warmth. It's the peak of hygge season - expect candles and a cosiness overload) and all the Christmas cheer you can handle. And we've not even mentioned Tivoli's winter season yet!

Embrace the Danish winter like the Danes

You want to know the secrets to surviving long dark winters in Northern Europe? We have all of them right here...

Figure out what the Danish word Hygge is and how to hygge

The Art of Hygge

No doubt you've heard of our favourite untranslatable word. Here's what we mean by it...

A Danish pastry in the wild on the streets of Copenhagen

A slice of happiness

Just one of the many keys to staying happy in winter is diving into Danish cakes. Now you know!

Woman sitting in a hot tub overlooking the sea at Marienlyst Beach Hotel in North Zealand, Denmark

11 of Denmark's most spectacular spas

Our spas are more than a pampering experience, they are also a great way to get to know Danish culture.

A wintery view of Kalvebod Bølge in Copenhagen

Come winter swimming with us!

It's one of the biggest winter trends this year - winter bathing. Go full Viking and hop into our icy cold sea!

How to spend Christmas and New Year in Denmark

Spend Christmas like the Danes

As the weather cools down, the festive spirit heats up and Denmark glows with Christmas markets and Danish celebrations, both indoors and out.

Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

Hunt for hygge this Christmas at our atmospheric Christmas markets.

Fireworks going off all over central Copenhagen, Denmark, during New Year’s Eve

Spend New Year’s Eve in Denmark

Want the perfect kick-start to the new year? Come celebrate New Year's Eve with us in Denmark!

Danish flag decoration on a Christmas tree

7 delightful things to know about Christmas in Denmark

All your key questions about Christmas in Denmark are answered here

The essential ingredients for a Danish Christmas

Christmas simply isn't Christmas without a visit to Tivoli Gardens in the heart of Copenhagen.

Create your own Danish Christmas market at home

If you can't get to Denmark this year, don't worry. We've got some great ideas about how to access that Christmas market feel from home.

Let it snow!

One of the main reasons we love the winter in Denmark is the snow - and luckily so does Instagram! Here's some of our favourite snowy pics of the Danish winter wonderland.

Denmark's top winter events

It might be cold and dark outside, but in Denmark we know how to host events that'll keep us warm and light up the long nights.

Ice skating in front of the magical Nimb Hotel in the iconic Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli's winter season

Head to Tivoli Gardens and experience a true winter wonderland right in central Copenhagen!

Skagen Winter Swimming Festival

Do you dare brave the waves this season? We promise it's freezing fun for everyone!

Copenhagen Light Festival

Copenhagen lights up the dark winter days. Literally! In all sorts of colours and all over town.

Play it cool at the Winter Jazz Festival

Did you know that Copenhagen is known as the European Jazz capital? See why in February!

Eat to your heart's content at Dining Week

In week 7, you can eat at a wide range of Copenhagen’s quality restaurants during the Dining Week.

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