Christmas Highlights in the Aarhus Region

Experience Christmas in Aarhus second city in Denmark. Den Gamle By, the Old Town Museum shows you julehygge and history of Christmas through more than four centuries.

Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year in the amusement park Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus when the Christmas lights, decorations and the normal rides set the scene for a magical Christmas day.

Experience J-Day in Den Gamle By in Aarhus. J-Day (J-Dag) is a Danish tradition where the Christmas brew from Tuborg is released, officially marking the start of the Christmas season. Now you can also experience it in the cosy and beautiful historic buildings in Den Gamle By in Aarhus.

Come and experience scenic Silkeborg from the sea, on the historic steamer Hjejlen. It's an experience for the whole family, and will take you back in time.

At Gammel Estrup - the Danish Manor and Estate Museum, you can experience Christmas as in the olden days. Join in when the servants and masters prepare for Christmas during the month of December.

Experience one of Denmark's most famous Christmas-lit residential streets, Fredensgade in Hinnerup, where residents of the 450 metre-long street decorate their gardens, houses and streets with Christmas lights of all kinds.

Look forward to an amazing sight when the Lucia procession organised by ReThinker and GAIA goes through Randers.

Experience Saint Lucia in Grenaa on 12 December – an atmospheric procession with candlelight, singing and Christmas spirit in the town's festively decorated streets.

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. 

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

Experience the festive Christmas parade in Grenaa on 19 December – with decorated cars, elves, torches and lots of Christmas spirit in the town's streets.

Enjoy Christmas in Skovgaard Museet in Viborg.

Aros Cruises takes you on an unforgettable journey in the Aarhus Harbour area.

Come out to the Silkeborg Lakes and pick up Father Christmas aboard the M/S Mågen. Enjoy Christmas crafts, Christmas carols and goodie bags in an atmospheric morning for the whole family. Experience a magical Christmas in beautiful Silkeborg and get into the Christmas spirit with the scent of fir trees, roasted almonds and mulled wine.

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.

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

Experience the Nightwatchmen in Ebeltoft! Watch as the nightwatchmen's walk around Ebeltoft during evening hours in the summer.

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads takes you and your family back in time. Come and discover how it was taking the train in the past. It is a memory you won't forget! 

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.

Experience Christmas concerts in Randers with classical hymns, choirs, orchestras and well-known artists in the city's churches and concert halls in November and December.