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.
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 about the history of the Danish Christmas celebrations.
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, Santas, stalls, and lots of lights and Christmas cheer.
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 released. Enjoy this experience with jazz music in Bendtsens Pakhus, taste grilled wild boar sausages, hot soup and savoury snacks and continue the jazzy atmosphere with a visit to the legendary pub Bent J.
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 into a Christmas ship, brimming with holiday cheer.
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 ago. Find beautiful Christmas gifts and decorations and get a taste of Christmas when the lady of the manor bakes Christmas cakes just like in great-grandmother's time.
Christmas lights in Fredensgade: A magical December tradition in the Aarhus Region
Experience the fairytale Christmas lights on Fredensgade in Hinnerup, where thousands of sparkling lights are switched on. This annual tradition, which started over 30 years ago, attracts up to 80,000 visitors and makes Fredensgade one of Denmark's most famous Christmas-lit residential streets.
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.
Experience the beautiful Saint Lucia tradition in Grenaa on Djursland, when the town's streets are lit up by candlelight and communal singing in an atmospheric procession.
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.
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 might be missing. The angels are then hung on Christmas trees in the garden.
Join Aros Cruises on a harbour tour of Aarhus and experience the city from the water. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the harbour, the architecture, Aarhus Ø and the city’s maritime life.
The Christmas spirit spreads when Hjejleselskabet invites children and their families on the cosiest Christmas cruise of the year. In keeping with tradition, M/S Mågen sails out onto the Silkeborg
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 distinctive bearskin.
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.
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 historical trains at Bryrup-Vards.
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.
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 Christmas carols, listen to Christmas gospel, and much more.
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.
