Experience Christmas in Sønderjylland, with festively decorated streets, the scent of gløgg and traditional Christmas biscuits from Sønderjylland. Discover Julehjertebyen in Aabenraa, follow the Gløgglich Ruten in Haderslev, visit Christmas Town Tønder and see Æ Alsinge’s Santa ride in Sønderborg. With atmospheric Christmas markets and local traditions, there’s plenty for the whole family.
Step back in time to Christmas in 1850 at Julehjertebyen in Aabenraa, voted Denmark’s Best Christmas Market 2025. Wander among replicas of historic houses and enjoy gløgg, festive treats and activities.
Step into Christmas Town Tønder, nominated by EECMA as a European Christmas town. Wander through the festively decorated town centre, browse the Christmas stalls and enjoy seasonal treats, the Christmas train and the flying Santa.
Visit the Christmas market at Sønderborg Slot, where more than 80 stalls selling Christmas decorations and treats are spread across the castle courtyard, historic halls and the square in front of the castle.
Experience the Christmas market at Tørning Mølle near Haderslev, with 56 stalls offering handicrafts, Christmas decorations and treats in the historic miller’s house and atmospheric barn.
Get into the Christmas spirit at Krusmølle near Aabenraa. Browse handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations, enjoy freshly made æbleskiver and gløgg made to Krusmølle’s own recipe, and meet the reindeer.
Experience a cosy Christmas market in Ballum with more than 30 stalls, Christmas bingo on the minigolf course, treats cooked over an open fire and free festive activities for children.
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.
Gather your friends for a gløgg trail through Haderslev and soak up the Christmas atmosphere with a glass of traditional Danish mulled wine at the town's cafés, coffee shops and other cosy spots.
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