Discover the warmth of a Danish winter

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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 Tivoli Gardens in the centre of Copenhagen. Head to Tivoli Gardens and experience a true winter wonderland.

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.

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Chase the glow at Copenhagen Light Festival

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

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Play it cool at the Winter Jazz Festival

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

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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.

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, cosiness overload, and all the Christmas cheer you can handle.

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

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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

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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

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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!

How to spend Christmas and New Year in Denmark

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Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

From November onwards, Denmark’s Christmas markets are the perfect blend of shopping, hygge and yuletide spirit. Warm up with a cup of mulled wine (gløgg) and don't forget to book extra luggage space for your return trip!

Danish flag decoration on a Christmas tree

Photo: Paul Hanaoka

7 delightful things to know about Christmas in Denmark

What is Christmas in Denmark like? You might well ask. Some of the snow-covered, fir tree-decorated habits we have in this little kingdom are pretty similar to the other countries of Scandinavia. And then there are the ones that are just ours…