Christmas cheer in Grenaa
Enjoy the many Christmas experiences at the Museum Østjylland in Grenaa. Follow the trail of the elves at BMA, discover the delightful Christmas atmosphere in the old merchant's courtyard, where the elves are up to mischief, and revisit Christmas from the 1960s with Christmas parades through the ages.

Christmas in Grenaa
When the Christmas lights are switched on in Grenaa on Friday 13 November, one of the town’s cosiest times of the year begins. The beautifully lit streets and decorated shop windows create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout December, as the festive spirit spreads throughout the town.
Christmas lights and shopping in a cosy setting
The Christmas lights illuminate Grenaa in the run-up to Christmas, making it even more enjoyable to explore the town’s many small specialist shops. Here you’ll find everything from handmade gifts and delicacies to Christmas decorations and classic Christmas presents – and it all takes place in a relaxed atmosphere with something for young and old alike.
Christmas huts, mulled wine and weekend activities
In the town’s Christmas huts, you’ll find stalls offering the very best from the Christmas treasure trove: mulled wine, æbleskiver, Christmas trees, fir branches and homemade specialities.
The weekends offer extra festive cheer:
- The FDF Grenaa Brass Band’s elves’ orchestra creates a genuine Christmas atmosphere with live music
- You can meet Father Christmas in the streets
- Hop aboard the horse-drawn carriage and experience the town from a new and charming perspective
- Christmas in Grenaa is for the whole family – with activities, lights and a sense of togetherness at the heart of it all.
Practical information
- Christmas lights switch on: Friday 13 November
- Activities at weekends in the run-up to Christmas
- Christmas huts and stalls in the town centre
- Horse-drawn carriage rides and the elves’ orchestra on selected days
Contact information
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