Christmas in Sønderjylland

From 21 st of November 2026 you can enjoy yourself again in the Christmas market ("Julehjertebyen") at the old trainstation of Aabenraa, where you can experience Christmas as in 1850.

Have you ever seen Santa flying? Experience the flying Santa, take a ride on the Christmas train, explore the Christmas market and feel the true Sønderjylland Christmas atmosphere in the Christmas Village in Tønder.

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.

The ice skating-rink in Aabenraa is free to use for everyone. Open from December 1st until February 15 in the 2025/26 season.

Every year, people flock from far and wide to experience Christmas at Krusmølle with Danish apple doughnuts, mulled wine, crafts, delicacies and Christmas decorations.

Have you ever seen hundreds of Father Christmases on mopeds? Experience it on 20 December in Sønderborg.

In Sønderjylland, we don’t just switch on the lights on the Christmas trees. First, we must wake Santa Claus, who has been asleep for almost a year! He sleeps very heavily, and therefore, we need children who can shout really loudly so we can wake him up. Will we succeed this year?

Throughout November and December, there are plenty of small and large Christmas markets in Sønderjylland just waiting to be explored. Which Christmas markets will you visit this year?

Treat yourself to a Christmas stay in Sønderjylland and enjoy peace, hygge and that special Christmas atmosphere.

Enjoy a special Christmas tour of the beautifully decorated Schackenborg Slot and hear the stories associated with Christmas at the castle.

Professional artists create beautiful sculptures and kids get their own ice block to carve during Ice for Kids.

Don't miss the cosy Christmas market in the unique, historic setting of Sønderborg Castle.

How many elves can you find? Go on an elf hunt on Nissestien in Kelstrup Plantage.

Experience Rømø Juleby in December with cosy stalls, warm Danish apple doughnuts, steaming mulled wine, a tombola and pony rides for the kids.

In the four towns of Sønderjylland, a whole bundle of festive activities awaits the family. Take a look at what you can experience right here.