Christmas in Kystlandet - christmas fairs and holiday experiences

13-15 November og 20-22 November.

Experience one of the first and biggest christmas markets of the season in the unique setting of FÆNGSLET in Horsens. Last year, the market attracted 40,000 visitors, and once again this year, you can explore more than 200 stalls, indulge in delicious Christmas treats, take a ride on the Christmas train or watch the children have a blast in Snekøbing.

28.-29. November, 5.-6., 12.-13. og 19.-20. December kl. 10-16.

As is tradition, Stensballegaard Gods hosts a Christmas market and Christmas tree sale where you can drive into the forest and cut down your own tree. Alternatively, you can choose your favourite from the trees in the courtyard.

At this family-friendly market you can find christmas decorations, ceramics, wooden crafts, delicious christmas treats and much more. You can also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, tuck into pheasant sausages, pancakes and mulled wine, while the children draw, decorate candles or take part in some of the activities on offer.

21-22 November kl. 11-17

Visit this charming farm shop in the village of Dørup near Lake Mossø. If the free pancakes and coffee are not tempting enough, the beautifully decorated farm setting and wide selection of carefully chosen Christmas decorations are sure to convince you to pay a visit. At the Christmas market, you can find your Christmas tree, beautiful festive arrangements and unique ornaments to decorate your home for the festive season. Enjoy your coffee in Sofis kaffestue, where you can relax and soak up the cosy atmosphere.

Fridays, saturdays and sundays kl. 10:00-17:30 until 20/12

The Christmas market in Torrild near Odder celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. With 1.000 square meters, 1600 metres og shelving and a quarter of a million lights, this Christmas market is one of Denmarks largest of its kind. Here, you can find just about every Christmas decoration imaginable.

28–29 November, 5–6 December and 12–13 December, 10 am–3 pm

Get into the Christmas spirit among the old half-timbered houses at Glud Museum, as the museum invites you to Christmas in the Village. Explore 350 years of Christmas traditions and discover how Christmas was celebrated in days gone by. During your visit, the whole family can make their own Christmas decorations, step inside the historic houses and browse the Christmas market stalls.

On selected days, you can join a guided Christmas tour focusing on traditional Christmas celebrations in the Danish countryside.

Every year, when December arrives, the Christmas spirit fills Horsens town centre. The town is beautifully decorated, with more than 100 Christmas events taking place throughout the month. Take a ride on the Christmas train or relax in the Christmas Igloo at Torvet.

MÆRK Byen provides a full overview of the festive events and activities you can enjoy in Horsens town centre during the Christmas season.

Even though Santa is busy during the Christmas season, he always finds time to visit Kystlandet. As is tradition, Santa will arrive by boat at Horsens Harbour on 29 November at 3 pm, where you can meet him as he docks at Geiserne. On 20 November at 5 pm, you can meet Santa in Odder town centre as he kicks off the Christmas festivities.

You can also meet Santa Claus at Bytorv Horsens every Saturday and Sunday in December, from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm, until Christmas Eve.

And who knows? You might just spot him at one of the many Christmas markets in Kystlandet!

Do not miss the festive Christmas tree lights switch-on events in towns across Kystlandet.

Horsens: 29 November at 3.45 pm at Torvet on the shopping street.

Odder: 20 November at 5 pm. The Christmas parade starts at Odder Museum and makes its way to the shopping street, where the Christmas tree lights will be switched on.

During the Christmas season you can experience many festive performances for both children and adults. From Christmas classics to timeless crooner songs and beloved characters from children's TV shows.

Would you like to make your own Christmas gifts this year or create Christmas decorations yourself?

There are plenty of events during the season and lots of opportunities to unleash your creativity.

28-29. November, 10am till 4pm

The Industrial Museum will be decked out for Christmas, inviting you to explore fascinating exhibits, enjoy festive music and take part in Christmas activities.

A cosy and quick way to get into the Christmas spirit is with a Christmas show for the whole family. 

What is one of the most popular types of Christmas events? Christmas concerts, of course!

There are so many Christmas concerts that we cannot possibly mention them all. From a church concert with Stig Rossen to a Christmas concert in a gallery on Alrø or a performance by Fallulah at Platform K, there is something for everyone. Children and adults alike can enjoy festive music in venues ranging from small villages to the stages of Horsens.

You can find an overview of most of the Christmas concerts in Kystlandet's event calendar.

At Brandbygegaard they produce a variety of organic wines and spirits. The distillery is open the first three weekends in December from 1pm to 5pm. Lone Landman and Søren Sørøver will be serving mulled wine and buscuits. There will of course also be opportunities to enjoy tastings and to purchase a selection of spirits.

14–15 November, 10 am–3 pm

Get into the Christmas spirit in Uldum as the historic windmill, dating back to 1895, and Uldum Mølleby invite you to a festive Christmas market. Explore more than 25 stalls selling Christmas decorations, arts and crafts, local specialities and gift ideas.

At the windmill, you can meet the Mill Elf, enjoy mulled wine and traditional Danish æbleskiver in the warm and cosy Christmas café, and take part in activities for children. On Saturday, the Christmas market also extends to Uldum Mølleby near Nedergården care home, where you will find even more stalls, Christmas music and activities for the whole family, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides between the two market locations.