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Nyhavn in winter

The Danish winter wonderland

Photo:Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center&© Daniel Villadsen

Why visit Denmark in winter?

Winter might be cold (with temperatures as low as -2°C or -29°F), but we make our own warmth. It's peak hygge season – expect candles, a cosiness overload, and all the Christmas cheer you can handle. And we've not even mentioned Tivoli's winter season yet! 

Winter swimmers in North Jutland.
Photo: Mette Johnsen

Embrace the Danish winter like the Danes

You want to know the secrets to surviving long dark winters in Northern Europe? We have all of them right here...
Figure out what the Danish word Hygge is and how to hygge
Photo: @my.little.lifestory

The Art of Hygge

No doubt you've heard of our favourite untranslatable word. Here's what we mean by it...

A Danish pastry in the wild on the streets of Copenhagen
Photo: Eat Me Travels

A slice of happiness

Just one of the many keys to staying happy in winter is diving into Danish cakes. Now you know!

Paar am Badesteg von Nysted auf der Dänischen Ostseeinsel Lolland
Photo: Robin Skjoldborg

11 of Denmark's most spectacular spas

Our spas are more than a pampering experience, they are also a great way to get to know Danish culture.

A wintery view of Kalvebod Bølge in Copenhagen
Photo: ©Mathias Brandt

Come winter swimming with us!

It's one of the biggest winter trends this year - winter bathing. Go full Viking and hop into our icy cold sea!

Denmark's top winter events

It might be cold and dark outside, but in Denmark we know how to host events that'll keep us warm and light up the long nights.

Ice skating in front of the magical Nimb Hotel in the iconic Tivoli Gardens
Photo: Christoffer Anias Sandager - Tivoli

Tivoli's winter season

Christmas simply isn't Christmas without a visit to the Tivoli Gardens in the centre of Copenhagen. Head to Tivoli Gardens and experience a true winter wonderland.
The annualSkagen Winter Swimming Festival takes place in late January
Photo: Skagen Turistbureau

Skagen Winter Swimming Festival

Do you dare brave the waves this season? We promise it's freezing fun for everyone!

Copenhagen Light Festival
Photo: Alastair Wiper - Copenhagen Media Center

Copenhagen Light Festival

Copenhagen lights up the dark winter days. Literally! In all sorts of colours and all over town.

Winter Jazz Festival
Photo: Vinterjazz

Play it cool at the Winter Jazz Festival

Did you know that Copenhagen is known as the European Jazz capital? See why in February!

Dining Week in week 7
Photo: Dining Week Copenhagen

Eat to your heart's content at Dining Week

In week 7, you can eat at a wide range of Copenhagen’s quality restaurants during the Dining Week.

How to spend Christmas and New Year in Denmark

Christmas market in Odense
Photo: VisitOdense

Shop at the best Christmas markets in Denmark

Hunt for holiday hygge this Christmas at our atmospheric Christmas markets.

Danish flag decoration on a Christmas tree
Photo: Paul Hanaoka

7 delightful things to know about Christmas in Denmark

All your key questions about Christmas in Denmark are answered here

Danish Christmas decoration
Photo: © Freya McOmish, Scandinavia Standard

Spend Christmas like the Danes

As the weather cools down, the festive spirit heats up and Denmark glows with Christmas markets and celebrations inside and out.
Fireworks going off all over central Copenhagen, Denmark, during New Year’s Eve

Spend New Year's Eve in Denmark

Photo: Jacques Holst - Copenhagen Media Center

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