Want to be in a place that looks like a winter wonderland? Then this is a great place for you. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, makes Christmas feel marvelous and beautiful.
There are holiday-specific Christmas markets with a Christmas atmosphere and Christmas music. Below is a brief description of the Copenhagen Christmas markets.
The whole city celebrates the festival with a lot of grace and fun things to do. The entire place has bright Christmas lights, decorations like baubles, crafts, and giant Christmas trees. Many of these Christmas markets are open from November to January.
1. 4 Must-Visit Copenhagen Christmas Markets
1.1. High Bridge Square
This famous Christmas market happens from November to December. The whole of Højbro Square, the central place of the old town, is decorated with many thousands of lights. There are log cabins that sell gifts, Christmas ornaments, knitted clothes, glassware, and Danish treats.
You can also see live reindeer, Christmas trees, secret pixies, and a Santa’s sleigh. High Bridge Square is often preferred by many visitors for a shopping spree. Entry to this market is free. The food and drinks here include Danish, German bratwurst, glögg, and various cuisines.
1.2. H.C. Andersen Christmas Market
If you want fairy tale feels for your Christmas, H.C. Andersen Christmas market in Nytorv Street is perfect.
All stalls are named after various fairy tales. They also adapt the decoration and aesthetic accordingly. These stalls sell child-friendly foods, gifts, and various Christmas drinks. There are many activities for kids, like making Christmas ornaments. And a huge traditional carousel.
1.3. Tivoli Gardens
This is one of the oldest markets in Copenhagen. The whole Tivoli Gardens are decorated with 70,000 baubles or so, 100 Christmas trees, and 60 or so stalls that sell goodies like knitted goods, leathery products, handcrafted goods, and more. You can also get the extra thrill of the holiday with a visit to Tivoli’s rides.
As for the foods and drinks, plenty is available, from Danish to savory to Christmas-themed foods. In Tivoli Gardens, you can get caramelized almonds, gløgg, mulled wine, and æbleskiver.
Christmas at Tivoli Gardens starts from November to January. You can visit and meet Santa, enjoy illumination shows, great rides, and much more.
1.4. Bakken Christmas Market
Bakken Christmas Market is an amusement park with a 16th-century theme and is the oldest in the world. It is located in northern downtown Copenhagen. The park is loaded with lights and marvelous decorations during the Christmas season.
Some stalls sell goods from local artisans, like handmade knitwear, beautiful decorations, and gift boxes. While entry is free, there are extra fees to try 32 rides in the park, including a carousel, teacup ride, Sky Rollers, and more.
Apart from shopping and rides, you can see performances by artists. The atmosphere of this market is really fun, and the park is always bustling with people.
2. Final Note
Copenhagen at Christmas is no less of a wonderful experience. There are amusement parks that have rides and much more. Christmas Markets add a zest to the Christmas there.
Enjoy the festivities, twinkling lights, festive foods, and Danish pastries. The cozy atmosphere of Scandinavia passes through the markets here, and people feel the charm and comfort of these markets.
Make sure to have a marvelous time this holiday and enjoy the season’s festivities!
Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty
