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Christmas activities with children in Aarhus

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In Aarhus you will find many Christmas activities for children - spend the Christmas time together and create new memories and traditions. Take a look at this guide to find activities that the children will surely love.

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Christmas Creatures at Moesgaard Museum
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Christmas Creatures at Moesgaard Museum

At Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus, you can meet the dark creatures of Christmas. On two Saturdays leading up to Christmas, you can experience Christmas as in the really, really olden days. 

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Harbour Trip Aboard the Christmas Paddle Steamer
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Harbour Trip Aboard the Christmas Paddle Steamer

In November and December, you can go out on an authentic paddle steamer in Aarhus. The boat is decorated with Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas hearts, Christmas baubles, and of course it h...

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Christmas tour on the Christmas Ship Svanen

Enjoy a cozy trip with Juleskibet on a festive Christmas ship. Get aboard and come along for a magical holiday tour abound the Aarhus harbor ✨

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Teddy Bear Christmas for children in the Old Town Den Gamle By

Take your child and their teddy bear on an adventurous tour around the Old Town Den Gamle By, collecting Christmas spirit in three special places before finishing with rice pudding made by Den Gamle B...

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Changing of the Guard
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Changing of the Guard

Watch the changing of the Royal Life Guards everyday at noon when the Danish Monarchy takes residence in Aarhus. The Queen's Guard has become an icon, easily recognised by their uniforms with the dist...

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Christmas on the Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads
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Christmas on the Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Enjoy a Christmas tour on the old charming historical train at Bryrup-Vards. Booking is required.

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Outdoor ice skating rink in Viborg
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Outdoor ice skating rink in Viborg

Get into the Christmas spirit, enjoy yourselves, and have lots of fun together at the ice rink at Borgvold in Viborg - a cozy trip for the whole family.

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The ice rink in Randers
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The ice rink in Randers

The ice rink in Randers is available from 29 november, where you can once again get up to speed, have fun and enjoy yourself with friends and family. Bring your own skates or rent a pair on site.

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The Aarhus Ice Rink
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The Aarhus Ice Rink

Do you and your family enjoy the thrill of speed? Then the Aarhus Indoor Skating Rink is a great place for it. Ice-skating is a fun activity for the whole family, and nothing compares to sweeping acro...

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On the trail of the Christmas elves at BMA Maltfabrikken

It's not just malt mice that inhabit BMA's premises at Maltfabrikken in Ebeltoft. Little Christmas elves also come to visit during the Christmas season!

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Christmas in the Green Museum
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Christmas in the Green Museum

Christmas at The Green Museum once again focuses on the wonderful Christmas traditions of the past 300 years. Experience the Christmases of the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s through beautifully decorated ta...

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Christmas in Tivoli Friheden
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Christmas in Tivoli Friheden

Feel the wonderful atmosphere and Christmas spirit spread when Tivoli Friheden opens its doors to Christmas in Friheden and turns the park into a fairy tale Christmas wonderland filled with elves, San...

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Christmas in Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum

Discover 400 years of Christmas traditions in Den Gamle By, The Old Town Museum in Aarhus - and enjoy the lanterns, decorated streets and “floating” apple slices. Talk to the locals and learn more abo...

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Christmas in Ree Park Safari
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Christmas in Ree Park Safari

On three Sundays in December, you can experience the Christmas spirit at Ree Park Safari, where you buy a full-day ticket including shows with Brush and Bluey, Hipssomhaps and a train ride through the...

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Christmas at Fregatten Jylland
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Christmas at Fregatten Jylland

The frigate Jylland launches Christmas and invites you on board during the weekends in November for coziness and lots of fun activities. Explore the ship and hear the historical stories about life on ...

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The Kattegat Centre is decorated for Christmas

Get into the Christmas spirit among sharks, starfish, and Christmas stars at the Kattegat Centre in Grenaa, and dive into a sea of exciting Christmas stalls and delights with a bite - everything your ...

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Christmas Highlights in the Aarhus Region

Christmas is atmosphere, cosiness and traditions. In Aarhus, second city in Denmark, and in the entire Aarhus Region you will find some of the best Christmas activities and events in Denmark.

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Enjoy the festive season in the Aarhus Region

Julehygge i Den Gamle By i Aarhus

Christmas Highlights

Christmas market at Ridehuset, Aarhus

Great Christmas markets

Juleforberedelser i Den Gamle By, Aarhus

Hygge and Christmas preparations

Christmas food at Langhoff & Juul, Aarhus

Christmas Opening Hours

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