Illustration of felt snowmen shoppers carrying gifts past snowy little shops and a decorated tree under string lights (Jul i Ribe)
Christmas Markets

Jul i Ribe

Denmark's oldest town transforms into a festive holiday destination inspired by the 1850s classic story of Peter's Christmas. Visitors can explore wooden market huts on Torvet filled with seasonal treats and handicrafts, enjoy live barrel organ music, and take in the town's holiday illuminations. Family activities include tours with the town watchman, horse-drawn carriage rides through historic streets, and trips on the Futte train.

Nov 27 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Historic City Center

Food & Drink

Some Torvet huts sell glühwein, æbleskiver, roasted almonds and klejner daily, while other stalls operate on Advent weekends; a first-Advent tasting event features beer, coffee, honey, cheese, chocolate, Christmas sausage and cakes.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy historic christmas markets

Vibe

Historic and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Visit on one of the four Advent weekends, because that's when most of Jul i Ribe's events and activities take place.
  • Join the free watchman's walk from Weis Stue to hear his stories and songs about Ribe in the old days.
  • Get to Ribehallen early for the Christmas bingo, because places are limited and doors open well before the game starts.
  • Start at Torvet for free rides on the Futte train and the horse-drawn carriage, which both start and finish there on the first Advent weekend.
  • On weekdays some market huts still open daily for glühwein, æbleskiver and burnt almonds, while the rest open at weekends.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Waking Santa on Torvet by Hotel Dagmar on Saturday 28 November, with the big tree lit, hot cocoa and cookies, and music from Nissebandet.
  • Christmas bingo in Ribehallen on Sunday 29 November. Places are limited, and you buy bingo cards at the door.
  • Smag på julen tasting market in Processionsgangen opposite the cathedral on 28–29 November.
  • Beeswax candle rolling with the museum Viking at Museet Ribes Vikinger on 28 November, for museum guests only, with tickets sold at the museum.
  • Et hav af julerier at Vadehavscentret on the first Advent weekend, with Advent wreaths, calendar candles, ceramics, knitwear and handmade gifts.

Links & Contact

Run by Ribe Handelsstandsforening

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Jul i Ribe?

You'll find concerts and live music, a Christmas market with food and crafts, the town watchman's walk, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Futte train and the Christmas lights in Denmark's oldest town.

What's the theme?

Christmas is inspired by the 1850s and the classic tale Peters Jul. Its authors, the Krohn brothers, spent Christmas with relatives at Torvet 3, next to Hotel Dagmar.

What's at the Christmas market on Torvet?

Small wooden huts sell decorations and Christmas goods, and there's a Glühwein bar and food stalls. Some huts open every day with glühwein, æbleskiver, burnt almonds and klejner, while the rest open at weekends.

What is there for children?

Kids can make their own rope at Toldboden for free and ride the Futte train. They can also help wake Santa on Torvet and join the scouts' activities on Domkirkepladsen on the first Advent Sunday.

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