What to Do at Christmas in Sønderjylland?

Step back to Christmas in 1850 at Julehjertebyen in Aabenraa, with historic wooden houses, festive traditions and free tastings.

Discover over 40 years of Christmas traditions at Krusmølle near Aabenraa, with decorations, crafts, homemade æbleskiver and family activities.

On November 22 2025, the Nissestien in Kelstrup Plantage near Kruså opens once again.

Bring the family along for some ice skating at Genforeningshaven in Aabenraa. The rink opens on November 28th 2026.

Get into the Christmas spirit at the historic Jacob Michelsens Gård, where bread, Christmas cakes and cookies are baked using traditional methods.

Experience Christmas at the castle Sønderborg Slot, with more than 80 exhibitors across the castle courtyard, historic rooms and the area in front of the castle.

Watch ice sculptures take shape in Nordborg as Ice Team transforms blocks of ice into works of art.

Watch Sønderborg fill with Father Christmases and female elves on festively decorated mopeds when Æ Alsinge takes to the streets for its traditional Father Christmas parade.

Get into the festive spirit with Sønderborg Sommer Revy Show's Christmas production at Sønderborg Theatre.

Discover handmade Christmas decorations crafted from branches, pine cones and seed heads in the festively decorated rooms at Rosenhaven Frederiksgård on Als.

Discover the Christmas market at Broager's former town hall, where a range of exhibitors offer creative products, Christmas decorations and festive inspiration.

Get into the festive spirit at historic mill, Elstrup Mølle on Als, with Christmas stalls, decorations, gift ideas and a cosy Christmas café serving gløgg and æbleskiver.

Meet Father Christmas, browse stalls filled with seasonal goods and enjoy freshly baked bread from the old stone oven at Vibæk Møllerne, a historic mill complex on the island of Als.

Collect fir branches, moss and pine cones for your Christmas decorations in Nørreskoven on Als, and see if you can spot any signs of the forest elves Egon and Konrad.

Experience a traditional Christmas at Jollmands Gaard, with freshly made klejner from the old stove, traditional crafts, nisse stories and a Christmas market.

Join the 50th Julemærkemarchen charity walk in Sønderborg on 6 December 2026 and help support children staying at Julemærkehjem residential centres.

Join us when Father Christmas is fetched at Graasten Palace and we walk together to the tree on the square, Torvet.

The Christmas tree lights in Augustenborg are switched on on Sundays in connection with the Christmas market.

Father Christmas is picked up at the castle grounds and driven in a horse-drawn carriage in front of the procession.

See Sønderborg light up as the Christmas tree on Rådhustorvet, the town hall square, and the festive lights in the streets are switched on.

A classic Christmas market for the whole family with a visit from Santa Claus.

Lace up your skates and speed across the ice in Sydjysk Sparekasse Arena. Skates can be rented on site. Remember warm clothes, it can be a cool treat.

A fantastic Christmas day for the family, where the little ones can bake bread and greet Santa Claus.

Oplev nordisk jul på Diddesminde med lokalt håndværk, udvalgte stande, juletræer og en hyggelig café midt i den julepyntede gård.

Come and join us for a few cozy days filled with plenty of Christmas spirit in the Ehlers Samlingen and Von Oberbergs Hus.

A classic Christmas market for the whole family with a visit from Santa Claus.

Oplev Marstrup Julemarked, et familiedrevet julemarked, der for tredje gang inviterer både store og små indenfor til julestemning og hygge.

Cozy harbor town's Christmas market with lots of handicrafts.

An intimate and cozy Christmas market with a creative workshop for the little ones.

Experience the Christmas market at Årø Bryg, featuring 20 talented craftspeople, festive Christmas beer and food stalls. Join us on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Combine a visit to the Christmas market with some ice skating at Vojens Ice Rink. Browse Christmas decorations and handmade crafts, and look forward to a visit from Father Christmas.

A family of five Christmas elves has moved in under the stairs at Arkæologi Haderslev, and they certainly have no plans to sit quietly throughout December!

Look forward to a December filled with Christmas music in Haderslev. Watch the traditional Lucia procession make its way through the town, hear the choirs of Haderslev Domkirke celebrate the festive…

Huge Christmas Market 2026 at Haderslev Idrætscenter Join us for a large indoor Christmas market on Saturday 19 December 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A late Renaissance house from 1668. The building has a Baroque portal, imposingly flanked by shield-bearing lions. It appears to be two houses due to the roof construction. Housed a real pharmacy until 1989.

Discover the award-nominated Juleby Tønder, with Christmas stalls, festive lights and more than 30 years of Christmas traditions.

Oplev julemarked med over 30 stande, minigolf med julebanko, pandekager over bål og gratis juleaktiviteter for børn i Ballum.

Meet Father Christmas, enjoy pony rides and discover festive activities for the whole family in Løgumkloster.

Watch Bredebro light up on 18 December as tractors, cars and other vehicles decorated with Christmas lights parade through the town.

Toftlund Christmas Village 2026 – Manufakturen Experience the magic of Christmas in Toftlund, where twinkling lights, charming market stalls, live music and the delicious scents of Christmas treats create a festive atmosphere for the whole family.

Experience the magic of Christmas on Rømø! Havneby Christmas Village welcomes the whole family to festive Advent weekends filled with charming market stalls, local specialities, handmade crafts and Christmas cheer.