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The Danish winter wonderland

Bilde:Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center&© Christian Faber

Why visit Denmark in Winter?

What are you saying?! Winter might be cold (with temperatures as low as -2°C or -29°F) but we make up for it with added warmth. It's the peak of hygge season - expect candles and a cosiness overload) and all the Christmas cheer you can handle. And we've not even mentioned Tivoli's winter season yet! 

Winter bathers going into the water on a winter morning in Klitmoeller in North Jutland.
Bilde: Mette Johnsen

Embrace the Danish Winter like the Danes

“You’ve reach Denmark. We’re not here right now, but leave a message and we’ll get back to you in March...” Kidding...sort of. To be honest, you’re visiting us in our peak hibernation period. But don’t worry, here are all the insider tips you’ll need for things to do in Denmark in winter!

Figure out what the Danish word Hygge is and how to hygge
Bilde: @my.little.lifestory

The high season of hygge

Danish winters are known to be long and dark, and so the Danes fight the darkness with their best weapon: hygge, and the millions of candles that go with it.

Denmark's top winter events

It might be cold and dark outside, but in Denmark we know how to host events that'll keep us warm and light up the long nights.

Ice skating in front of the magical Nimb Hotel in the iconic Tivoli Gardens
Bilde: Christoffer Anias Sandager - Tivoli

Tivoli's winter season

Christmas simply isn't Christmas without a visit to the Tivoli Gardens in the centre of Copenhagen. Head to Tivoli Gardens and experience a true winter wonderland.
The annualSkagen Winter Swimming Festival takes place in late January
Bilde: Skagen Turistbureau

Skagen Winter Swimming Festival

Do you dare brave the waves this season? We promise it's freezing fun for everyone!

Copenhagen Light Festival
Bilde: Alastair Wiper - Copenhagen Media Center

Copenhagen Light Festival

Copenhagen lights up the dark winter days. Literally! In all sorts of colours and all over town.

Winter Jazz Festival
Bilde: Vinterjazz

Play it cool at the Winter Jazz Festival

Did you know that Copenhagen is known as the European Jazz capital? See why in February!

Dining Week in week 7
Bilde: Dining Week Copenhagen

Eat to your heart's content at Dining Week

In week 7, you can eat at a wide range of Copenhagen’s quality restaurants during the Dining Week.

How to spend Christmas and New Year in Denmark

Christmas market in Odense
Bilde: VisitOdense

Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

Hunt for holiday hygge this Christmas at our atmospheric Christmas markets.

Danish Christmas decoration
Bilde: © Freya McOmish, Scandinavia Standard

Spend Christmas like the Danes

As the weather cools down, the festive spirit heats up and Denmark glows with Christmas markets and celebrations inside and out.
Fireworks going off all over central Copenhagen, Denmark, during New Year’s Eve

Spend New Year's Eve in Denmark

Bilde: Jacques Holst - Copenhagen Media Center

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