When darkness falls, the calm descends, and the Old Town transforms into a magical Christmas town. Aftenjul is a special evening experience where you step out of the light of today and into the history of Christmas. With fir trees in the streets, Christmas trees in the living rooms and fairy lights in the darkness, you are taken on a journey through 400 years of Christmas traditions.
Buy a ticket for Aftenjul and purchase a Christmas tour to get the full experience.
The first Christmas tree in town
Experience the story of the Christmas tree's path into Danish living rooms with an atmospheric story in the Mill Hall.
Stories by the fireside
Christmas is the time for stories. Settle in at Møntmestergården and listen to Christmas stories by the warmth of the fire.
Dark walk in Christmas omens
With a bat lantern in hand, you can explore the dark side of Christmas – old omens, disturbing visions and folk beliefs.
Christmas traditions through the ages
Follow the red lanterns and see how Christmas has been celebrated for 400 years in homes and living rooms.
Koglekjøbing
A fairytale universe where elves and humans meet, and imagination is given free rein.
Meet the people of the city
The postman, the kitchen maid and the lyre cashier share stories about Christmas traditions and life in the market town.
Lys i mørket
Experience the contrast as you walk from the illuminated pedestrian street into the older streets with sparse, atmospheric lighting.
Food stalls and Christmas brew
Taste apple slices from 1616, wild boar sausages and roast pork sandwiches – washed down with Christmas mulled wine or glögg.
Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts with history
Find unique gifts and decorations – from jewelry and toys to sweets and beer with history.
The elf loft
Here, children transform into little elves as they explore the magical furniture in the attic.
A taste of Christmas at Gæstgivergården
Enjoy classic Christmas food with glazed herring, rib roast and rice pudding with roasted almonds.
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