A Guide to Christmas markets

While this year’s big news is the comeback of the iconic ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv, after being closed for 16 years, Christmas markets are still one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. Here is a guide to discover them.

The old ice skating rink in Kongens Nytorv before the construction of the Metro (Photo: Multi Dome)

Frederikke Skov Smørum

Nov 30, 2024

‘Tis the season. The Christmas season is upon us, and one of the most popular traditions across Europe is Christmas markets. Christmas markets date back to the late Middle Ages in German-speaking parts of Europe, to celebrate Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. Since then, the tradition has spread across Europe, with some of […]

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