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Christmas activities in Sønderborg

Photo: Kim Toft Jørgensen

The Christmas months are full of HYGGE, with Christmas markets and activities in the Sønderborg area. There is Danish Christmas theatre and wonderful concerts. The first lighting of the lights on the Christmas tree is very atmospheric, and Father Christmas hands out sweets to the children.

🎄 NOVEMBER 🎄

8: Christmas tree lighting in Sønderborg.  

8-29: The Christmas hut at Rønhaveplads opens for sales of mulled wine, Æbleskiver (Danish doughnuts) and more.
Mon-Thu: 10 am - 5.30 pm. Fri: 10 am - 6 pm. Sat: 10 am - 2 pm. 
Rønhaveplads, 6400 Sønderborg

8-29: SAABU's Christmas shop. Mon-Fri: 10 am - 5.30 pm. Sat: 10 am - 2 pm.
Jernbanegade 19, 6400 Sønderborg

14-16: Christmas bazaar in Svenstrup Forsamlingshus.
Fri: 1-5 pm. Sat: 10 am - 5 pm. Sun: 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance. 
Nordborgvej 66, 6430 Nordborg

15-16: Christmas market at Broagerhus, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance. 
Allégade 4, 6310 Broager

15-16: Christmas at Toftegård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Toftegård 2, Asserballeskov, 6470 Sydals

15-16: SHV's Christmas market in Gildesalen, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Grundtvigsparken 110. 6400 Sønderborg

20: Christmas-Event at OldeA, 7-9 pm - buy your ticket
Rønhave 20, Hestehave, 6400 Sønderborg

21: Christmas tree lighting in Nordborg.

22-23: Christmas market at Oksbøl Friskole, 10 am - 4 pm. 
Spangsmosevej 45, 6430 Nordborg 

22-23: Christmas at Toftegård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Toftegård 2, Asserballeskov, 6470 Sydals

22-23: Christmas market at Elstrup Mølle, 10 am - 4 pm.
Fynshavvej 12, Elstrup, 6430 Nordborg

22-23: Christmas at Rosenhaven Frederiksgård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Frederiksgård 12, Frederiksgård, 6440 Augustenborg

22-23: Christmas market at Vibæk Møllerne, 11 am - 4 pm. 
Vibæk Mølle 3, 6470 Sydals

28: Christmas tree lighting in Gråsten.

28-30: Christmas in the Barn at Skovhuse Grønt.
Fri: 2 - 5 pm. Sat & Sun: 10 am - 5 pm, free admission.
Skovhuse 7, 6400 Sønderborg

28-30: Christmas at DyvigArt, 2 - 6 pm, free entrance.
Oldenorvej 2, Dyvig, 6430 Nordborg

29: Christmas at Jollmands Gaard, 10 am - 4 pm.
Damgade 1, Holm, 6430 Nordborg

29: Christmas Brunch at Rønhave, 11 am - 1 pm - book table
Rønhave 20, Hestehave, 6400 Sønderborg

29-30: Christmas at Toftegård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Toftegård 2, Asserballeskov, 6470 Sydals

29-30: Christmas at Rosenhaven Frederiksgård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Frederiksgård 12, Frederiksgård, 6440 Augustenborg

29-30: Christmas market in the ducal town, 11 am - 5 pm, free entrance.
Palævej 10-14, 6440 Augustenborg

30: Christmas tour in Nørreskoven, 10 am - 1 pm, free event.
Nørreskovvej 41, 6430 Nordborg

30: Christmas market at Broager Strand Camping, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Skeldebro 32, 6310 Broager

30: Christmas tree lighting in Augustenborg.

Christmas concerts and theatre in Sønderborg

The Sønderborg area offers a wealth of Christmas concerts and Danish theatre during the festive season.

🎄 DECEMBER 🎄

Time for Christmas shopping!
See opening hours in Sønderborg city from week 49 to week 52 inclusive.
 

1-13: SAABU's Christmas shop. Mon-Fri: 10 am - 5.30 pm. Sat: 10 am - 2 pm.
Jernbanegade 19, 6400 Sønderborg

1-23: The Christmas hut at Rønhaveplads opens for sales of mulled wine, Æbleskiver (Danish doughnuts) and more. The Christmas hut follows the city's opening hours. Rønhaveplads, 6400 Sønderborg

1-23: Christmas in the Barn at Skovhuse Grønt.
Fri: 2 - 5 pm. Sat & Sun: 10 am - 5 pm, free admission.
Skovhuse 7, 6400 Sønderborg

5: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from 3 - 6 pm.

5-7: Christmas market at Sønderborg Slot.
Fri: 2-7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 7 pm. Sun: 10 am - 4 pm. 
Sønderbro 1, 6400 Sønderborg

5-7: Sønderborg Brass Band plays Christmas music in Sønderborg city centre.

6: Christmas Brunch at Rønhave, 11 am - 1 pm - book table
Rønhave 20, Hestehave, 6400 Sønderborg

6: Meet Slotsnissen on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and in Borgen Shopping, 11 am - 1 pm.

6: Ice Sculpture Festival in Nordborg, 11 am - 4 pm.
Den Røde Plads 3, 6430 Nordborg
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6-7: Christmas at Rosenhaven Frederiksgård, 10 am - 4 pm, free entrance.
Frederiksgård 12, Frederiksgård, 6440 Augustenborg

7: Julemærkemarchen 2025 with joint start at 10 am.
Grundtvigs Allé 100, 6400 Sønderborg

7: Christmas Shopping in Nordborg from 10 am - 2 pm.
Nordborg midtby, 6430 Nordborg

7: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from noon - 2 pm.

8: Christmas music with wind instruments in Sønderborg city centre, 4 - 5 pm.

12: Christmas Brunch at Rønhave, 11 am - 1 pm - book table
Rønhave 20, Hestehave, 6400 Sønderborg

12: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from 2 - 5 pm.

12: Sønderborg's largest Lucia procession, 5 pm.
Borgen Shopping, Østergade 4, 6400 Sønderborg

13: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from noon - 2 pm.

14: Christmas Brunch at Rønhave, 11 am - 1 pm - book table
Rønhave 20, Hestehave, 6400 Sønderborg

14: Meet Slotsnissen on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and in Borgen Shopping, 11 am - 1 pm.

14: Christmas lunch in the town's shops, noon - 2 pm.
Nordborg midtby, 6460 Nordborg

19: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from noon - 2 pm & 3 - 6 pm.
The Sønderborg Frivillige Brandværns Orkester will be playing Christmas music in Sønderborg city centre from 4 - 5 pm.

19-21: Sønderborg Brass Band plays Christmas music in Sønderborg city centre.

20: Experience the big Father Christmas Moped Event, 1 pm.
Rønhaveplads, 6400 Sønderborg

20: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and in Borgen Shopping, noon - 3 pm.
The Sønderborg Brass Band will be playing Christmas music in Sønderborg city centre.

21: Christmas Shopping in Nordborg from 10 am - 2 pm.
Nordborg midtby, 6430 Nordborg

21: Meet Slotsnissen on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and in Borgen Shopping, 11 am - 1 pm.

22: Christmas music with wind instruments in Sønderborg city centre, 4 - 5 pm.

23: Meet Father Christmas on the pedestrian street in Sønderborg and at Borgen Shopping, from 2 - 5 pm.
Christmas music with wind instruments in Sønderborg city centre, 4 - 5 pm.

26: Christmas Ball 2025 ‘Reunion’, 8 pm - 2 am.
Nordals Idrætscenter, Stadionvej 1, 6430 Nordborg

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