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Nyhavn in winter

Discover the warmth of a Danish winter

Photo:Mellanie Gandø, Copenhagen Media Center&© Daniel Villadsen

Why visit Denmark in winter?

Winter might be cold (with temperatures as low as -2°C or -29°F), but we make our own warmth. It's peak hygge season – expect candles, a cosiness overload, and all the Christmas cheer you can handle. And we've not even mentioned Tivoli's winter season yet! 

Winter swimmers in North Jutland.
Photo: Mette Johnsen

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
Photo: @my.little.lifestory

Feel the warmth of hygge for yourself

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
Photo: Eat Me Travels

Bite into a slice of Danish happiness

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

Par på badebroen som ser ut over havet på Nysted Lolland
Photo: Robin Skjoldborg

Pamper yourself the Danish way at these top spas

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

Vinterbader i sauna på strand i Klitmøller
Photo: Mette Johnsen

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!

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.

Julstämning på Tivoli. Bilden visar en gammeldags karusell med julgranar framför.
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Step into winter wonderland magic at Tivoli Gardens

Christmas simply isn't Christmas without a visit to the Tivoli Gardens in the centre of Copenhagen. Head to Tivoli Gardens and experience a true winter wonderland.
Frederiksborg castle surrounded by snow
Photo: Ann Jørgensen

Winter is the perfect time to castle-hop in Denmark

Frosted towers and timeless tales... these are the months where history meets hygge in the castles of Denmark.

Copenhagen Light Festival
Photo: Alastair Wiper - Copenhagen Media Center

Chase the glow at Copenhagen Light Festival

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

Winter Jazz Festival
Photo: Vinterjazz

Play it cool at the Winter Jazz Festival

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

Dining Week in week 7
Photo: Dining Week Copenhagen

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.

How to spend Christmas and New Year in Denmark

Christmas market in Odense
Photo: VisitOdense

Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

Hunt for holiday hygge this Christmas at our atmospheric Christmas markets.

Danish flag decoration on a Christmas tree
Photo: Paul Hanaoka

7 delightful things to know about Christmas in Denmark

All your key questions about Christmas in Denmark are answered here

Danish Christmas decoration
Photo: © Freya McOmish, Scandinavia Standard

Spend Christmas like the Danes

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

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