15 November – 31 December
Sense, taste and enjoy Christmas through time with shining lanterns, Christmas-decorated streets and floating apple slice pancake puffs.
Have a chat with the town’s citizens and servants, who will gladly tell you all about Christmas. Visit historical shops and people’s homes, and see the Christmas decorations over time. Buy old-fashioned Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts, and show your children the pixie attic or visit Cone town.
Christmas traditions through the years
Experiense, sense and smell the Christmas traditions. Visit people's homes and experience Christmas decorations and atmosphere through time.
Christmas on the Square
See the large Christmas tree on the Square and explore the food stalls and handicrafts.
Cone Town
Do you believe in elves or people? Visit Cone Town and have a magic Christmas experience. But the magic only happens if you believe in it yourself.
The Elves' attic
Let the children explore the Elves' attic where the furniture is magical and turns children into little elves.
Christmas Music in the Streets
Treat your ears to the sounds of Christmas as brass bands from the Royal Academy of Music fill the streets with beautiful melodies. Every Saturday and Sunday, as well as 22–23 December, 12.00 – 16.00.
Christmas Stalls with Handicrafts
See and buy lovely items at the Christmas stalls with handicrafts in Aagade. The stalls are open every day until 21 December.
Christmas Lunch at Gæstgivergården & Wineke’s Cellar
Taste Christmas as you know it – or discover historical festive dishes such as smoked goose breast at Restaurant Gæstgivergården. In Wineke’s Cellar, you can enjoy classic Christmas open sandwiches with schnapps on the side.
Christmas carols
Treat your ears to Christmas music when the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus’ brass bands fill the streets with beautiful tones.