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Christmas Highlights in the Aarhus Region

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Christmas is atmosphere, cosiness and traditions. In Aarhus, second city in Denmark, and in the entire Aarhus Region you will find some of the best Christmas activities and events in Denmark.

Experience guide

Discover the best Christmas experiences in the Aarhus Region, where Christmas cheer spreads everywhere. From decorated museums and atmospheric zoos to unique Christmas activities and events – here you will find plenty of inspiration to create magical December days filled with traditions, cosiness and light.

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Christmas in Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum

Discover 400 years of Christmas traditions in Den Gamle By, The Old Town Museum in Aarhus - and enjoy the lanterns, decorated streets and “floating” apple slices. Talk to the locals and learn more abo...

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Christmas in Tivoli Friheden
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Christmas in Tivoli Friheden

Feel the wonderful atmosphere and Christmas spirit spread when Tivoli Friheden opens its doors to Christmas in Friheden and turns the park into a fairy tale Christmas wonderland filled with elves, San...

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J-Dag in Den Gamle By
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J-Dag in Den Gamle By

Experience J-Dag, also known as J-Day, in Aarhus in a unique way, when Den Gamle By releases this year's Christmas brew. J-Day in Denmark is the magical day when Tuborg's classic Christmas brew is rel...

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Christmas concerts in the Aarhus Region

Enjoy the best Christmas concerts in the Aarhus Region. Here, you will find music experiences for the whole family, which will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit.

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Lucia in Randers - a magical procession filled with light and tradition

Enjoy an atmospheric Lucia procession in the heart of Randers, where tradition meets creativity and where light is carried through the streets of the city.

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Saint Lucy's Procession at Aarhus Art Museum ARoS

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 ab...

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Saint Lucy's Procession in kayaks in Aarhus

Come down to Aarhus harbour and watch the kayakers in Aarhus light up the dark winter night!

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Christmas Memories on the Lakes of Silkeborg

Step aboard the historic ship m/s Mågen and let yourself be enchanted by the magical Christmas atmosphere on special Æbleskive Cruises on the lakes of Silkeborg! The ship m/s Mågen has transformed int...

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Christmas for Masters and Servants at Gammel Estrup Manor
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Christmas for Masters and Servants at Gammel Estrup Manor

Experience the real manor Christmas at Gammel Estrup Museum in Djursland. Join the lords and servants as they prepare for Christmas. See how the count and his servants celebrated Christmas 100 years a...

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The Angel Garden at Skovgaard Museum

Experience the beautiful Angel Garden at Skovgaard Museum, where you can help create this year's Angel Garden. You can pick up an angel at the museum, on which you can write the name of the person you...

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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises
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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises

Join Aros Cruises for a harbor tour of Aarhus Harbor and Bay aboard the ship M/S Helene, and experience and enjoy Aarhus from the water. See the new district of Aarhus Ø and listen to the interesting ...

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Changing of the Guard
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Changing of the Guard

Watch the changing of the Royal Life Guards everyday at noon when the Danish Monarchy takes residence in Aarhus. The Queen's Guard has become an icon, easily recognised by their uniforms with the dist...

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A tour by a horse-drawn carriage with Stald Ramsdal

Experience Randers City in a horse-drawn carriage. There is nothing more exciting than experiencing the town from a horse-drawn carriage.

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The Night Watchmen in the old Ebeltoft
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The Night Watchmen in the old Ebeltoft

In Ebeltoft, it is tradition that the nightwatchmen walk during the Summer and Christmas season, where they walk around the city and in front of the old town hall.

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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads
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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads is a historical piece of Danish history. Discover the old train tracks which takes you through beautiful landscapes, while you're enjoying your train ride in one of charming ...

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Christmas cheer at Musikhuset Aarhus
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Christmas cheer at Musikhuset Aarhus

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,...

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Christmas Concerts in Randers
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Christmas Concerts in Randers

Both November and December offer a multitude of Christmas concerts in Randers. Listen to Stig Rossen's traditional Christmas concert, enjoy the Randers Chamber Orchestra as they play beautiful Christm...

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Christmas Concert with Burhan G
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Christmas Concert with Burhan G

Experience Julie Bertelsen as she invites you to a Christmas concert where you can enjoy the Christmas spirit and warmth from Denmark, Greenland, and the rest of the world.

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Find out more about Christmas in the Aarhus Region

Christmas market at Ridehuset, Aarhus

Great Christmas markets

Julehygge i Ebeltoft på Djursland

Lovely Christmas Towns

Juleforberedelser i Den Gamle By, Aarhus

Hygge and Christmas preparations

Christmas food at Langhoff & Juul, Aarhus

Christmas Opening Hours