Christmas in Randers
Photo: Jakob Lerche
Throughout December, Denmark's cosy old market town Randers is decorated like a Christmas town straight out of a sparkling fairytale. The narrow streets and alleys are beautifully decorated, the Christmas tree on Rådhustorvet square shines brightly, and small Christmas markets and shops invite you in with temptations for both body and mind.
Christmas Events in Randers
Randers is a cosy Christmas town with many activities and events throughout December. Get an overview here.
Great Christmas Experiences
Photo: Jakob Lerche
Get to know Randers as a Christmas town
Brødregade, Houmeden and Rådhusstræde are some of the most cosy pedestrian streets in Randers, and they are especially beautiful in December with their beautiful Christmas lights. In the city centre, you'll find the impressive Christmas tree in the middle of Rådhustorvet, where you can enjoy hot drinks, delicious delicacies and find great Christmas gifts.
Around the streets are speciality shops such as Rhanders Handsker (Gloves) with quality leather goods and Fru Lunds Butik, where you can buy lovely gifts for your loved ones. You can also explore the many small alleys and alleyways, many of which date back to the Middle Ages and give the city a special charisma.
Thrift shops and cosy Christmas markets
Randers is also known for its many second-hand shops. If you're looking for something special for the kids, a visit to Børneloppen is an excellent choice. Randers has many wonderful and unique Christmas markets. For example, visit the fascinating and historic Christmas market at Fussingø Castle not far from the centre of Randers. Here you can find unique Christmas gifts and enjoy the atmosphere of the old days with Christmas music and unique crafts. Or stop by the historic Hvidsten Kro, which has a unique history and is known from the film Flammen og Citronen, which describes the Danes' heroes of freedom during the German occupation.
But the most famous Christmas market in Randers is probably the one you'll find at GAIA Museum with crafts, Christmas clips and great Christmas gift ideas created by people on the edge of social normality and often outside the established art world.
Sights - also during the festive season
On a Christmas visit to Randers, don't miss a visit to Randers Regnskov, where you can meet exotic animals and enjoy a wonderful and guaranteed warm tropical Christmas atmosphere. Or get up close to Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash at Memphis Mansion, where you can listen to tunes from the great idols while enjoying a different Christmas atmosphere - and much more.
Randers is Denmark's 6th largest city, beautifully situated at the mouth of the river Gudenå, where fresh water meets salt water. The old market town offers Denmark's oldest pedestrian street, Houmeden, topped cobblestones and old half-timbered houses. Randers is a lively city of commerce and culture with nature and blue water as its DNA.
Enjoy a Christmas stay in Randers
Take a few days out of the calendar and enjoy a Christmas holiday in Randers. Stay at the historic Hotel Randers, for example, which is centrally located in the city centre. For more than 165 years, the 4-star hotel has been an oasis for enjoyment, peace and contemplation, and with its charming atmosphere, it is the perfect choice for a wonderful and cosy Christmas stay.
Another excellent choice is Hotel Kronjylland, which is also centrally located in Randers. The hotel offers modern comfort in cosy surroundings, and their Christmas stays often include special events and offers to make your visit even more memorable.
