Christmas Evenings

The Town’s First Christmas Tree (Danish)

A special Evening Christmas experience. Step into Den Gamle By’s beautiful Møllesal and enjoy an atmospheric tale of how the Christmas tree found its way into Danish homes – a story of tradition, and a touch of Christmas magic. DKK 25 per person. Buy tickets

Tales by the Fireside (Danish)

A special Evening Christmas experience. Christmas is the season of warmth and storytelling. As winter darkness fills the streets, we gather close around light and warmth. At Tales by the Fireside you are invited into the Mintmaster’s House for Christmas tales told in the glow of the fire. DKK 25 per person. Buy tickets

Walk in Darkness – Christmas omens & folklore

Christmas is not only light and cheer – it also has a darker side. During Evening Christmas, explore old Yuletide folklore as you step into the darkness between the historic houses, guided by a lantern and a map in your hand. Along the way you will encounter unsettling sights and ancient omens. The only price is your Christmas peace.

Danish Christmas traditions through time

Follow the red lanterns and discover a wealth of Christmas traditions and history. See how Christmas has been celebrated for 400 years, and step inside people’s homes to learn how they have been decorated throughout history.

Cone Town

Do you believe in elves or humans? Visit Koglekjøbing for a fairytale Christmas experience.

Meet the town’s residents

Meet the town’s residents, servants and shop staff on your journey back in time through Christmas traditions. Have a chat with the postman, the kitchen maid and the barrel organ player about Christmas traditions and life at Christmas in the market towns. 

Light in the Darkness

Before electric light and flashing Christmas decorations, winter was dark and light was something to be conserved. Experience how the light slowly changes as you leave the bright shopping street and step back in time to the atmospheric, modest lighting of the old town.

Food Stalls & Christmas Brew

Treat yourself to festive food and Christmas treats from the stalls. Try 1616-style apple fritters, wild boar sausages, duck and roast pork sandwiches, and much more. Wash it down with Den Gamle By’s Christmas brew or a glass of mulled wine.

Christmas presents with a history

Delight your nearest and dearest with a historical Christmas present which can only be purchased in Den Gamle By. Take a look at the wide range of historical Christmas decorations, posters, jewellery, toys, books, sweets and traditional beers.

Fun for little elves

Explore the elf attic where the furniture is magical and turns all children into little elves.

Taste Danish Christmas at Gæstgivergården

Experience the flavours of a traditional Danish Christmas at Restaurant Gæstgivergården. Here you can enjoy everything from pickled herring and slow-roast pork belly to rice pudding with caramelised almonds.