Here is our guide to wonderful experiences during the holiday season in North Zealand.
Christmas is finally upon us, and that means plenty of opportunities to enjoy cozy experiences with your loved ones. Look forward to getting into the holiday spirit at Christmas markets, Christmas rooms, and exhibitions – and experience the special magic of Christmas, featuring pancakes, decorations, twinkling Christmas lights, and much more. There are experiences for the entire family.
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Find our Christmas recommendations below and look forward to a route with exciting stops along the way, both fragrant and full of Christmas spirit. You can take the entire route in one stretch, or you can select individual stops on the trip that you are particularly interested in.
Step into the warm-hearted Christmas spirit in the workers' oldest assembly building in the heart of Copenhagen. The classic exhibition from the 1950s has been beautifully decorated for Christmas. Every day there is a treasure hunt for the youngest visitors, traditional Christmas tree parties, Christmas performances, and an entertaining game of Christmas bingo on selected Thursdays—all for a charitable cause. Step into the past and enjoy the nostalgic charm of Christmas in this historical setting.
Location: Rømersgade 22 1362 København K
The exhibition at the park brings the nature around Sophienholm to life and conveys sensory art experiences. The darkness of the winter months acts as a mysterious canvas that elegantly highlights the radiant artworks. Art lovers can look forward to experiencing light works created by talented artists such as Katja Bjørn, Julian Juhlin, Simon Hjermind Jensen, Louis Scherfig, Astrid Gjesing, and Pernille Egeskov. Immerse yourself in a visual feast where art and nature merge.
Location: Nybrovej 401, Kongens Lyngby
Join an enchanting journey through national myths, Greek mythology, and the overwhelming starry sky, as Frederiksborg Castle and the Danish artist collective Dark Matters come together to present a unique staging of six iconic ceilings at the castle.
Dark Matters is known for their impressive and artistic light installations, and this time they will transform the national romantic Renaissance ceilings into true works of art. Step into a magical world where art and history merge in a spectacular exhibition of light and mythology.
Location: Frederiksborg Slot 10, Hillerød
Join us for Christmas days at Garbolund Vineyard, where plenty of Christmas cheer awaits along with a Christmas workshop for children. Discover exquisite Christmas and Advent gift ideas and taste the vineyard's own organic wines as well as homemade mulled wine. The "Pilgrims' Room" is open, so you can enjoy the mulled wine in the cozy warmth from the wood-burning stove with a view over the beautiful estate.
Loation: Helsingevej 7, Helsinge
Kulturværftet and Toldkammeret's cultural program is filled with events such as concerts, communal meals, lectures, debates, films, and theater, catering to the whole family leading up to and during the Christmas season. The program includes exciting elements such as a Bazaar in Toldkammeret, concerts featuring beloved Disney classics, and traditional Christmas parties with the local musical heroes, BHO, on the 3rd day of Christmas.
Location: Allegade 2 3000 Helsingør
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