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Erik Hageman
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Guide to Christmas and New Year's in Copenhagen

Christmas in Copenhagen embodies the concept of hygge. It's a time where locals and visitors enjoy themselves in good company and end their Christmas shopping with the mandatory warm cup of gløgg. If you're here on New Year's Eve, fantastic restaurants offer plenty of options to celebrate.

Not only Christmas creates cozy vibes in Copenhagen. Check our guide to the winter season.

Christmas Tree at Rådhuspladsen | Wonderful Copenhagen

8 reasons why Christmas in Copenhagen is extra magical

Christmas in Copenhagen is all about the lights, the gløgg, æbleskiver, hygge, frosty walks about town and having a real cozy time. Here are 8 handpicked tips for you.

Things to experience in Copenhagen during Christmas include the annual Christmas decorations put on display at the historic Hotel D'Angleterre.
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Where to eat on Christmas Eve in Copenhagen

It's hard to find a time of the year where the Copenhagen streets are more empty than during dinner time on 24 December. This is why you should find yourself a cosy restaurant to nestle up in and enjoy a delicious Copenhagen Christmas dinner. Here are a some of the best options.

Tivoli fireworks | Martin Heiberg
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New Year's in Copenhagen

New Year's in Copenhagen equals fireworks, jumping off of chairs, champagne and quality time spent with loved ones. We've put together all you need to know to celebrate the beginning of a new year in Copenhagen. 

Ice skating in Copenhagen

Another fun activity in the December winter wonderland in Copenhagen is ice skating. Here's a few of our favourite places where you can show what you've got. 

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The ice rink at Frederiksberg Runddel

Every winter, Frederiksberg Runddel, by the entrance to Frederiksberg Garden, is transformed into a wonderful ice rink which allows you to have fun on the ice throughout the winter season.Admission to the ice rink at Frederiksberg Runddel in Copenhagen is free, and everyone is welcome. I...

Ice Scating Winter in Tivoli | Lasse Salling

The ice rink in Tivoli

Tivoli’s ice skating rink in front of the Nimb Hotel is quite the centerpiece of Winter in Tivoli. Tivoli serves as the perfect backdrop for some fun on the ice. Ice skating is free of charge once admission to Tivoli has been paid. You can bring your own skates or hire on site. 

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Broens Ice Rink

The harbour-front Broen's Ice Rink welcomes the whole family to their 600 m2 ice rink located in the heart of the city.At the end of the Inner Harbour Bridge, you will find Copenhagen's new ice rink. Broens Ice Rink is the latest addition of places where Copenhageners and visitors alike ...

Get a taste of the Copenhagen Christmas spirit

Here's a glimpse of what Christmas in Copenhagen is like.

A couple more Copenhagen Christmas tips before you go

Get our editorial staff's 5 personal favourites to Copenhagen in December, or go shower yourself in glistening Christmas lights. 

Kafferiet | Daniel Rasmussen
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5 favourite spots to cuddle up in a cosy café for Christmas

Christmas is here. And though the streets are filled with joy and twinkling lights, we simply can't deny the fact that the cold and dark weather calls...

Gløgg is a Christmas tradition in Copenhagen
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Gløgg: A sweet and spicy seasonal love affair

By Rasmus PoulsgaardLocal expert on cocktails, spirits and Copenhagen’s bar scene. One of our local contributors covering Copenhagen's culture, gast...

Christmas lights at Kronprinsensgade | Thomas Høyrup Christensen

See the ceiling of Christmas lights in Kronprinsengade.

As per tradition, one of Copenhagen's best streets for shopping (Christmas presents included), turn on a mesmerizing ceiling of Christmas lights float...

Frederiksberg ice rink | Daniel Rasmussen
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Editor's choice: Copenhagen in December

By Annika Løbnitz Skjoldborg,Digital Marketing Assistant and part of the editorial staff who each month share their personal tips to Copenhagen.

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