The 12 best Copenhagen Christmas markets 2024

Throughout November and December, Copenhagen hosts a range of Christmas Markets packed with Christmas goodies, presents, and happy kids and adults alike. Get in the festive spirit at the best Christmas Markets in Copenhagen.

1. Christmas in Tivoli

• Where: Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen
• When: 15 November to 5 January 2024
• Opening hours: Monday – Thursday and Sunday 11-23, Friday & Saturday 11-24,

A Christmas trip to Copenhagen isn’t complete until you have walked through the gates at Tivoli. Every December, Tivoli undergoes a magical transformation and is decorated in thousands of Christmas lights. In addition to cozy Christmas stalls with all kinds of Christmas treats, you can also meet Santa Claus in his Christmas room and participate in the traditional Christmas tree lighting and Lucia procession.

2. Christmas Market at Kongens Nytorv

• Where: Thorvaldsens Plads
• When: 8th November to 21st December 2024
• Opening hours: Mon to Wed 11.00 am – 7.00 pm; Thu 11.00 am – 08.00 pm; Fri & Sat 11.00 am – 9.00 pm; Sun 12.00 am – 7.00 pm

From 2024, the Christmas market at Kongens Nytorv will be closed and moved to Thorvaldsens Plads. The Christmas market is one of the first to open and one of the most beloved Copenhagen Christmas markets. So this is the place to go if you want to get into the Christmas spirit before December.

Experience Christmas as in the old days with Christmas stalls surrounded by historical decorations. Here you will find Christmas treats such as apple punch and mulled wine. For the best experience, visit after dark to experience the magical Christmas lights.

3. Christmas Market at Højbro Plads

• Where: Højbro Plads
• When: November 5 to December 21, 2024
• Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday 11-19, Thursday to Saturday 11-21, and Sunday 12-19

Højbro Plads is one of the biggest Christmas Markets in Copenhagen. Here, the stalls are surrounded by Christiansborg Castle and the square’s other historic buildings, with the statue of Absalon riding his horse in the middle.

At the Christmas Market at Højbro Plads you can treat your taste buds to Christmas delicacies from all over Europe. In addition to the traditional Danish Christmas treats, you can munch on everything from cheese and meats to German currywurst. If you need a few presents to put under the Christmas tree, you will find several stalls selling local gifts.

4. Flid Christmas Market

• Where: Nørrebrohallen, Nørrebrogade 208
• When: December 6 to 8, 2024
• Opening hours: Fri 12pm – 6pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 5pm

Flid’s Christmas market is a special market where visitors can see the artists and their creative processes. Everything here is created based on sustainable principles, from ceramics, and art to wood design, lighting, crafts, and jewelry. A great option if you want to find unique, local gifts to bring home.

5. H.C. Andersen’s Christmas Market

• Where: Nytorv, 1450
• When: November 15 to December 21, 2024
• Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 11-19, Friday and Saturday 11-20

In the middle of Nytorv you will find the cozy H.C. Andersen’s Christmas Market. The Christmas Market is named after the world-famous storyteller, just as the many stalls are also named after H.C. Andersen’s popular stories.

You may even spot an impersonator of HC Andersen who you can get your photo taken with. If you are visiting with children, they are guaranteed to love the nostalgic carousel or a ride on the beautiful Christmas carousel.

6. VÄRK’s Christmas Market

• Where: Design Museum Denmark, Bredgade 68
• When: December 6-8 and 13-15, 2024
• Opening hours: 10 – 17

At the Design Museum members of Danish Craftsmen & Designers are invited to VÆRK’s popular Christmas Market. Here you have the opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts of high artisanal quality from over 80 different stalls. If you get hungry, you’ll find traditional apple slices and mulled wine.

7. Christmas Market at Store Godthåb

• Where: Godthåbsvej 79, 2000 Frederiksberg
• When: November 29 – December 23
• Opening hours: 14-18

If you are looking for a cozy and intimate Christmas Market, you must stop by Store Godthåb in Frederiksberg. Here, the courtyard is filled with beautiful South Funen Christmas trees, while the old, listed barn is abundant with greenery, wreaths, and Christmas decorations. In the courtyard, you can enjoy mulled wine, hot cocoa, and apple slices.

8. Christmas at Fasangården

• Where: The pheasant farm in Frederiksberg Have
• When: Every Sunday in Advent (December 1 – December 24, 2024)
• Opening hours: 13-16:30

In the heart of Frederiksberg Have, you will find the Fasangården, which in the run-up to Christmas is transformed into a magical place for children and adults. Every Sunday in December, the atmospheric farm is filled with everything from Christmas crackers and an oyster bar to visits from Santa Claus and Christmas choir. On the farm, you can munch on Christmas treats while in Fasangården’s cozy rooms, you can sink your teeth into the farm’s delicious smørrebrød.

9. Christmas Market on Værnedamsvej

• Where: Värnedamsvej
• When: December 2nd, 2024
• Opening hours: 19-17

On the first Saturday in December, the traditional market day on Værnedamsvej between Frederiksberg and Vesterbro is transformed into a Christmas Market. All the local shops, cafes, and delicatessens move out onto the street to sell their delicious products. At the market you can find great vintage wares, handicrafts, books, and of course plenty of food.

10. Vesterbro RAW Christmas Market

• Where: DGI Byen
• When: December 2nd, 2024
• Opening hours: 11-17

Are you looking for a more unusual Christmas Market in Copenhagen? Vesterbro RAW Christmas Market celebrates unconventional handicrafts, design, and art. As many as 60 artisans and food makers take over DGI Byen next to Hovedbanegården with stalls brimming with quirky, creative, and tasty Christmas gifts such as upcycled lamps, handmade soaps, and jewelry.

11. Christmas at Copenhagen Zoo

• Where: Roskildevej 32, 2000 Frederiksberg
• When: November 16 to January 2nd, 2024
• Opening hours: Monday – 10-16 (December 24 and 31, 10-14)

Copenhagen Zoo is a popular destination all year round for visitors with and without children. Why not stop by the zoo during this Christmas to wish the animals happy holidays? In December, you’ll find Santa’s House, reindeer and gift workshops to spread joy to young and old alike.

The Christmas train runs around the park, decorated with 900 Christmas trees, and children can make straw animals and feed the animals in the petting zoo. At the Zoo Tower you’ll find Christmas stalls with Christmas decorations, crafts and treats like apple slices, roasted almonds and hot chocolate.

12. Veras Christmas Market

• Where: Tunnelfabrikken, Oceanvej 1, 2150
• When: December 2nd & 3rd, 2024
• Opening hours: 11-16

For the first time ever, Veras opens the doors to a new Copenhagen Christmas market with a focus on secondhand and sustainable goods. Hosted in Denmark’s largest hall, Tunnelfabrikken, it will be filled with vintage pop-ups, knitting & crochet, budding upcycling and redesign talents.

The idea behind the Christmas market is that everyone can leave with unique, sustainable Christmas gifts. In addition to Christmas gifts, you can participate in Vera’s Used Bingo, which takes place at 13:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. The bingo cards can be purchased online for with the opportunity to win unique Christmas gifts.

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