Best Christmas Markets

DENMARK

Copenhagen Christmas Markets 2026

Copenhagen's Christmas season centres on Tivoli Gardens, which needs an entry ticket, and the free market on Nytorv and Gammeltorv along Strøget.

Christmas in Tivoli

Jul i Tivoli

Dates13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Opening TimesDaily 2026 opening times are shown only in Tivoli's script-driven calendar, which could not be read. Gates open at 11am on the first day (13 November).
WhereTivoli Gardens, Vesterbrogade 3, by City Hall Square and Central Station Open in Maps
EntryPaid: Tivoli entrance ticket required
Official pagewww.tivoli.dk
HotelsHotels in Copenhagen near the market affiliate

Checked against Tivoli Gardens (organiser), 20 October 2026; VisitCopenhagen, 20 October 2026.

Christmas Market at Nytorv & Gammeltorv

Julemarked Nytorv & Gammeltorv (listed by VisitCopenhagen as the H.C. Andersen Christmas market)

Dates6 November to 21 December 2026
Opening Times
  • Mon-Wed: 11am to 8pm
  • Thu: 11am to 9pm
  • Fri-Sat: 11am to 10pm
  • Sun: noon to 7pm
WhereNytorv and Gammeltorv, on Strøget, near City Hall Square Open in Maps
EntryFree
Official pagejulemarked.dk

Checked against Christmas Market Nytorv & Gammeltorv (organiser), 20 October 2026; Christmas Market Nytorv & Gammeltorv (organiser), Danish home page, 20 October 2026; City of Copenhagen Visitor Service, 20 October 2026.

Organisers can change hours or close early in bad weather: check the official page before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Making a Trip of It

Staying over? Most visitors from the UK make it a weekend. See hotels in Copenhagen for two nights, priced for the first weekend the market is open. affiliate link

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