Christmas in the Old Town
Visitors can explore four centuries of holiday traditions through lantern-lit streets, decorated historical homes, and vintage shops. Guests can talk with townspeople about living in an old market town, listen to stories at Sneloftet, and take children to Koglekjøbing to see the elves and talking house. Food stalls and historical eateries serve festive fare including æbleskiver from a 1616 recipe, roast duck sandwiches, and local holiday brew.
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Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Aarhus C
Food & Drink
Food stalls and eateries offer glögg, æbleskiver from a 1616 recipe, wild boar sausages, duck sandwiches, historic and classic Christmas dishes, and Den Gamle By’s Christmas brew.
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Tips & Advice
- Choose a weekday if you want a quieter visit, as Christmas weekends are popular.
- Buy your ticket online to skip the ticket queue, and have it ready to scan from your screen or on paper.
- Allow four to five hours or more if you want to see the whole museum.
- Bring a valid student card if claiming the student discount at the entrance.
- If visiting with a group, check whether your party meets the minimum group size for discounted admission.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 18 enter free but still need a ticket.
- Students can buy discounted tickets at the entrance with a valid student card.
- Groups of at least 20 receive a discount.
- Schools have free admission but must register in advance.
- Aftenjul evening sessions take place on selected dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children to do in Koglekjøbing?
Children can visit the elves, see invisible reindeer, explore the talking house, and send their wishes through a special wish machine.
What kinds of traditional foods are available?
Guests can purchase historic dishes such as æbleskiver made from a 1616 recipe, butter-baked vanilla wreaths, duck sandwiches, wild boar sausages, and Den Gamle By's own Christmas brew.
Are special Christmas decorations sold at the event?
Yes, Julebutikken sells mouth-blown and hand-painted ornaments, the Museum Shop offers 1970s decorations, and Handelsgartneriet sells mistletoe and an exclusive Christmas tree topper.
What happens at Sneloftet?
Visitors can listen to Christmas tales, make snow-globe crafts in a glass jar, and see the book from the DR Christmas calendar series.
Do children need a ticket to enter?
Children and youth aged 0 to 17 enter for free, but they must still have an admission ticket.
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