Christmas highlights in Aarhus

In Den Gamle By (Old Town Museum) you can experience the history of Christmas through more than four centuries. Tables are set and it is beautifully decorated everywhere in the same way that it was done from the 17th century right up to 1974.

Enjoy and experience the magic of Tivoli Friheden as it is transformed into a enchanting Christmas market where Christmas lights, decorations and the normal rides set the scene for a magical Christmas day.

The Concert Hall in Aarhus offers various events during the month of December, to help create a true Christmas spirit for the grown-up audience. Warmth and chills will spread in the hall when singing, music and dancing contribute to a blessed and joyous Christmas.

A stroll through the charming city quarters in Aarhus at Christmas time is always an atmosphere-filled experience. Find the perfect Christmas gift in one of the small shops or in one of the shopping centers.

Visit one of the cosy Christmas markets in Aarhus where you can buy everything from unique Christmas gifts, beautiful Christmas decorations and try some of the traditional Danish Christmas treats. Bring along you family and get in the right Christmas spirit.

The Salling Rooftop is a sensational roof terrace with a café and a urban oasis on the roof of the Salling department store in the centre of Aarhus. From the rooftop there are fabulous panoramic views of ARoS Art Museum, Aarhus Cathedral, the Aarhus Ø city quarter, and many other popular Aarhus locations.

Let the peace of Christmas descend you during December when the churches of Aarhus offer a superb programme of classical Yuletide concerts and Christmas events.

Experience the magical moment where Aarhus' giant Christmas tree is lit up. Afterwards there will be entertainment and music.

Oplev Aarhus’ største og mest særprægede Luciaoptog fredag den 13. december hvor lyset vil bæres frem til lands såvel som til vands.

Take a peaceful break from the Christmas bustle and enjoy the breathtaking sight, when the most beautiful Saint Lucy’s Day procession in all of Denmark lights up in every colour of the rainbow high above Aarhus.

Watch the changing of the Royal Life Guards everyday at noon when the Danish Monarchy takes residence in Aarhus.

Get a break from the Christmas race and learn more about the plants and spices of Christmas.

Every year The Christmas parade, followed by extended opening hours in the stores, will take place in Aarhus. The Christmas parade is a sure sign that Christmas has come to town, and the streets are invariably abuzz with people.

What about spending New Year's Eve in Aarhus? No matter if you are celebrating New Years with just your partner or going to party with all your friends - you will find it all in Aarhus!