Experience the Christmas atmosphere in Copenhagen together with locals and visitors! Our comprehensive guide collects all the festive events that make December a special time in the capital.
From the traditional Christmas market at Kongens Nytorv to the cozy stalls along Strøget, you'll find everything Christmas in Copenhagen has to offer. The elevated train line at Tivoli lights up the winter darkness, while Nyhavn showcases its maritime Christmas traditions. In the historic streets around City Hall Square, old and new traditions meet, where the scent of æbleskiver and mulled wine mingles with the sound of Christmas music.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Copenhagen
- Tivoli Christmas (København)
- Tivoli Holiday Ballet: The Nutcracker (København V)
- J-Day at Cafe Guldhornene (København)
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall Square
- Højbro Plads Christmas Market (København K)
- Nytorv Christmas Market (København K)
- Christmas Market at Thorvaldsens Plads (København)
- Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads Christmas Market
- Nyhavn Christmas Market
- DAC's Interactive Christmas Workshop (København K)
🎃 Explore all 10+ featured events below!
Copenhagen Events Events
Tivoli Christmas (København) • 0.1 miles
World-renowned Christmas market with dazzling lights and festive rides.
Tivoli Holiday Ballet: The Nutcracker (København V) • 0.1 miles
Classic holiday ballet with original set and costume design by Queen Margrethe.
J-Day at Cafe Guldhornene (København) • 0.2 miles
Early opening for the traditional release of Christmas beer.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall Square (Copenhagen) • 0.2 miles
Santa Claus lights the iconic city Christmas tree
Højbro Plads Christmas Market (København K) • 0.3 miles
Cozy Christmas market with handicrafts and specialties
Nytorv Christmas Market (København K) • 0.3 miles
Magical Christmas square with cozy atmosphere
Christmas Market at Thorvaldsens Plads (København) • 0.5 miles
Historic square transformed into a festive Christmas wonderland
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads Christmas Market (Copenhagen) • 0.5 miles
Historic square Christmas market
Nyhavn Christmas Market (Copenhagen) • 0.6 miles
Charming market in the heart of the city
DAC's Interactive Christmas Workshop (København K) • 0.6 miles
Interactive architectural workshops and a four-story slide
Christmas Market at Højbro Plads (København K) • 0.6 miles
Authentic Danish Christmas coziness in the city center
Gløgg and Æbleskiver at Højbro Plads Christmas Market (København K) • 0.6 miles
Danish Christmas charm with over 300,000 sparkling lights
Nordic Adventure Film Festival (København) • 0.7 miles
Showcasing global adventure films since 1996
Christmas at Rosenborg Castle (København K) • 0.8 miles
Historic castle setting for holiday festivities
Tivoli Ballet: The Nutcracker (København K) • 0.9 miles
George Balanchine's magical interpretation of the classic tale
Kongens Nytorv Ice Rink (København) • 0.9 miles
Legendary ice rink returns to historic city square
Christmas Events at Nytorv (København) • 0.9 miles
Festive holiday events and markets
Kronprinsensgade Christmas Lights (København) • 1.0 miles
Traditional Christmas decoration in Copenhagen's streets since 1948
Christmas at Nyhavn (København K) • 1.0 miles
Traditional Danish Christmas feast served family-style.
Designmuseum Danmark Christmas Market (København K) • 1.3 miles
Handmade gifts from professional craftspeople and designers.
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