Most people need cosiness and celebration when the winter weather sets in and darkness falls early. This is true today, it was true in the 19th century, where many of today's Christmas traditions come from, and it was true in the Viking Age. How the holiday was once celebrated by the Vikings of the past and the peasants of the rural period, and how Christmas has developed into what we know today, are some of what you can experience when Sagnlandet Lejre celebrates Christmas.

Unique Christmas gifts from selected design, art and craft exhibitors are presented in a raw and unconventional setting of stacked Euro pallets and neon orange Christmas trees.

The exhibitors are invited and handpicked based on submitted applications, and in the selection, there has been a focus on quality and originality.

The courtyard is filled with delicacies from market stalls. John's Hotdog Deli serves gourmet hotdogs, while Café Gammelgaard tempts with mulled wine and Christmas treats.

Stroll through Tivoli Gardens, gaze at the glittering decorations and enjoy the traditional, old-world Christmas atmosphere. Food stalls abound with Christmas goodies. Here you can treat yourself to such Danish Yuletide classics as gingerbread hearts, pancakes, marzipan, roast pork sandwiches, æbleskiver and rice pudding. 

Christmas magic for children

There will be stalls with a variety of good quality crafts made by their skilled artists and craftsmen.

Experience a market with arts and crafts, coziness and a wonderful atmosphere in the most beautiful surroundings. Bring the family and experience a world of Christmas and find a special Advent and Christmas present for those you care about!

The historic manor complex, Gavnø Castle, from the 19th century offers everything a true Christmas heart could desire. The many exhibitors distributed over six rustic buildings show a large selection of Christmas decorations, applied art, decorations, gnomes, delicacies, liqueurs, wine and spirits as well as a selection of Christmas crunches, cakes, food & drinks.

The little ones can experience the popular elf treasure hunt, a fun straw playground, Santa himself handing out goodies, pony rides and more.

The Christmas bazaar at Gustaf Church is one of Denmark's oldest, and many Copenhageners believe it to be a great place to start the festive season.

In the courtyard, the enticing aromas of mulled wine and warm meatballs tempt visitors from the stalls. Indoors, you can find great deals at the Bokboden or, of course, at the Fyndbodenl! All the santas your heart desires can be found at Juleboden, while other stalls offer beautiful stationery, advent calendars, candle holders, textiles, and other home decor. 

Step into a Christmas universe with festively decorated and inviting cabins, decorated with thousands of Christmas lights. Enjoy the  Christmas flavours, Christmas scents, atmosphere and cosiness. You can also meet Santa Claus and Hans Christian Andersen at this Christmas market.

Experience a good old-fashioned Christmas with Christmas trees and decorations, sparkling Christmas lights, secret pixies, reindeer and Santa’s sleigh. Visit the Christmas village with little log cabins. Go Christmas present hunting in cabins with the best Christmas decorations in town, all packed to the brim with fine glass, paper cut-outs, delicacies, woollen socks and knitwear.

Experience old and contemporary Copenhagen from a new perspective on this interactive city walk through the Copenhagen city centre with Copenhagen Local Walks – a series of digital city walks in Copenhagen's different neighbourhoods.

Discover the lives lived behind the city walls and gates and visit local Copenhageners, who let you in on life in the city and share some of their favourite places in Copenhagen.

The tours are available in Danish, English, German and French.

Stop by and see the beautiful building and learn about the Jens Olsen’s World Clock, the world’s most accurate analog clock or stop by the City Hall library. Take a break at the City Hall Garden and enjoy the peace and quiet in the bustling city center. Please note that city hall is a workplace and that events can take place that may change the tour.

The tours take place every Monday - Friday at 13:00, and Saturday at 10:00. 

Please note! Guided tours might occasionally be cancelled due to events at the City Hall.