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Copenhagen • Tivoli Gardens
One of Copenhagen's most famous Christmas attractions, transforming the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park into a magical winter wonderland. Features over 70,000 Christmas baubles, more than 1,000 Christmas trees, and thousands of twinkling fairy lights. Offers traditional market stalls, fairground rides, restaurants, and a festive food hall.
Copenhagen • Nyhavn
A picturesque Christmas market located along the famous Nyhavn canal with its colorful historic buildings. The market runs the length of the canal with stalls selling Gløgg, woolly souvenirs, and traditional items. Features outdoor seating at restaurants with cozy blankets and fires, all under a blanket of twinkling fairy lights.
Copenhagen • Højbro Plads
One of Copenhagen's oldest and most traditional Christmas markets, located right next to Strøget shopping street. Calls itself 'Copenhagen's coziest Christmas market' and features German-inspired offerings like Glühwein and Currywurst, alongside Italian and French delicacies, clothes, crafts, and Danish Christmas food. Free admission.
Copenhagen • Haveselskabets Have
Calling itself 'the city's most beautiful Christmas market', this market is organized by the garden society on Frederiksberg. Features Christmas items and art crafts indoors, Christmas decorations and garden ornaments in the greenhouse, regional delicacies, and the society's own café offering cookies, mulled wine, and coffee. The park is adorned with torches and Christmas trees.
Copenhagen • Designmuseum Danmark Garden
A high-quality art and design Christmas market organized by Danske Kunsthåndværkere & Designere (Danish Craftsmen & Designers). All exhibitors are professional members working with crafts and design. Features unique products and crafts including textiles, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Held in a large heated circus tent in the beautiful garden of the Designmuseum. Free admission to the market.
Copenhagen • Nytorv
A Christmas market located at Nytorv in central Copenhagen, featuring light installations and Christmas stalls with handicrafts and local producers of gin, rum, coffee, and more. Previously located at Kongens Nytorv, this market moved to Nytorv with free admission.
Copenhagen • Den Grå Hal
An unconventional and alternative Christmas market held in Den Grå Hal (Grey Hall), the focal point of Freetown Christiania's community. A tradition since the 1970s, this market offers unique handcrafted items like jewelry, candles, tree decorations, hats, mirrors, and cards. The market reflects Christiania's eclectic character with vibrant street art and a bazaar-like atmosphere.
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