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On the weekends of 6.-7. & 13.-14. December, families and other curious people can experience a bit of the cultural history of Christmas as it used to be at the time of Hans Christian Andersen. During these two weekends The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, offers different activities for kids between 11-15.30.



The Open Air Museum north of Copenhagen is one of the largest and oldest in the world. Spread across 86 acres of land today the museum houses more than 50 farms, mills and… Continue

A must for newcomers to Copenhagen is the Christmas Bazaar at Christiania, yes the place famous for hippie living and hash. Despite the reputation, you should venture into the area and visit Den Grå Hal - The Grey Shed, to find lots of unique and untraditional Christmas gifts, products and foods.



While you're there check out the Womens blacksmiths near by for metal decorations for your Christmas tree.



OPENING HOURS: 6. December - 20. December

Mon-Fri 14-20, Sat-Sun… Continue

Come and join the fun, this Saturday 6. Dec. from 3-10 pm, when Copenhagen Roller Disco turns Kongens Nytorv into an Ice Disco.



Loudspeakers will be placed around the ice ring, and the music will be delivered by 8 dj’s, amongst others Tom Collins, Nico de Frost, Klaus Boss, 2000F, Inspekta Scratch and iceskate master Jkamata.



To help you keep warm "glögg", rumtoddy og hot chocolate will be for sale.



Date: Saturday 6. December

Time: 15:00-22:00

Adress:… Continue

When you need to take a break from Christmas shopping and the crowds, head to the Royal Theater to experience traditional old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere and decorations. The Royal Theater has decorated their foyer like in the old days. Kids and kids-at-heart can experience Father Christmas' workshop, cut out classic Danish Christmas tree decorations and Father Christmas himself will be there to listen to the kids' wishes. You will also be able to go on a special Nutcracker Christmas… Continue

Try out one of the FREE outdoor iceskating rings. It's really good fun...

If you don't have your own skates it is possible to hire them for approx Kr. 40.

Here are some of the options (- others are in Greve, Ishøj and at Lindevangsparken)





KONGENS NYTORV



ADDRESS: Kongens Nytorv, 1050 København K

SEASON: 29. November 2008 - 1. Februar 2009, if the weather permits

SKATE HIRE: 40 kr. pr. hour

OPENING HOURS: Daily 11.00-22.00. (10-22 on… Continue