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The most beautiful Christmas lights in Aarhus - See guide to the places in the city

Published: 27.11.2024
Christmas in Aarhus guide
by: Christina Hazelden

When December hits Aarhus, the city's streets are transformed with beautiful Christmas lights. Here's a guide to the places where you can experience Christmas lights - perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit or just enjoying a moment in the winter darkness.

Tivoli Freedom

I Friheden you are invited into a world filled with light and magic. The centerpiece of the park, the Magic Tree, sparkles with over 70.000 LED lights in all the colors of the rainbow. SkyTower, which rises 65 meters, has been transformed into a giant Christmas tree decorated with more than two kilometers of light chains.
Here you will also find the 70-metre-long light tunnel, as well as 1200 Christmas trees and 3000 Christmas balls – all created to provide a Christmas experience that will linger long after the lights have been switched off.

Christmas ball Friheden - Christmas lights in Aarhus

The starry sky above Strøget

A visit to Strøget in Aarhus under the Christmas lights is an experience in itself. The iconic starry sky that spreads over the shopping streets consists of an impressive 850-metre-long string of lights with 750.000 small bulbs. The light elevates the Christmas shopping to something special. Whether you're hunting for gifts or just out to enjoy the atmosphere, the starry sky is a must.

Christmas lights in Aarhus - Strøget

The Latin Quarter

The Latin Quarter shows its most charming side at Christmas. Here, LED lights in the shape of snowflakes float over the Volden, and the small streets are decorated with Christmas trees and decorated shop windows. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, and a walk here almost feels like stepping into a Christmas tale.

Christmas lights in Aarhus - Volden

Bruuns Gallery

In the middle of the Christmas rush is Bruuns Gallery an obvious place to find a little magic. Large glittering Christmas balls hang from the ceiling, and lighted trees create an atmosphere that makes the shopping trip a little more festive. Here you can experience the glow of Christmas while you complete the gift list.

Bruun's Gallery - Christmas lights in Aarhus

Salling Rooftop

Salling is not to be overlooked in December – the building's facade shines like a huge gift wrapped in red ribbons and thousands of lights. And at the top it only gets better. On the Salling Rooftop you can enjoy the view of the city, surrounded by sparkling Christmas lights and the beautiful Christmas tree. It is the perfect place for a break – perhaps with a glass of mulled wine in hand. Christmas fun at the highest level.

Salling Christmas Garden decorated with fairy lights and surrounded by Christmas trees

The Christmas tree at the Town Hall

The Christmas tree is lit on 1 December.
No Christmas in Aarhus without the iconic Christmas tree in front of the town hall. The 23-metre tall red spruce lights up from 1 December with LED bulbs that create a simple but beautiful atmosphere. The tree can be seen every morning and evening - and is a classic symbol that Christmas has really come to town.

Christmas tree and Christmas pig - Christmas lights in Aarhus