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.

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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 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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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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Christmas in Ree Park Safari
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Christmas in Ree Park Safari

On three Sundays in December, you can experience the Christmas spirit at Ree Park Safari, where you buy a full-day ticket including shows with Brush and Bluey, Hipssomhaps and a train ride through the...

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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

See for yourself how Christmas used to be celebrated at Gammel Estrup manor. Be part of it when masters and servants prepare a festive Christmas in the course of December. See how the count and his st...

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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 Aarhus Sail Event
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Harbour boat trip with Aarhus Sail Event

Join Aarhus Sail Event 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 interes...

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Christmas at Fregatten Jylland
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Christmas at Fregatten Jylland

The frigate Jylland launches Christmas and invites you on board during the weekends in November for coziness and lots of fun activities. Explore the ship and hear the historical stories about life on ...

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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 at Salling Department Store

Have a lovely Christmas shopping experience at Salling department store. On the amazing Salling Rooftop, Christmas cheer oozes along with the lovely smell of glögg, Christmas pancake puffs, and other ...

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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

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