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10 cosy Christmas activities

Experience a magical Christmas season on the North West Coast with 10 cosy Christmas activities. Make Christmas decorations, enjoy the atmosphere and help create memorable moments during the festive season. The Christmas activities offer fun for children, friends and Christmas enthusiasts

Jul på Hjerl Hede
Photo: Hjerl Hede

Christmas activities for the whole family

Julen i al sin pragt
Photo: Benedicte I. F. von S. Løvendahl Rottbøll

Christmas in all its splendour at Børglum Kloster

Step inside the beautifully decorated halls of Børglum Abbey during four festive weekends and one magical evening in 2025. Browse handmade gifts, taste seasonal delights, and explore historic rooms only open to the public once a year. A warm and atmospheric Christmas experience for all ages.

Jul i Nissehuset
Photo: Maria Rørbæk

Advent Magic at the Nisse House

For the 20th year, the Nisse House at Gammelbo opens its doors to a cosy Christmas adventure filled with warmth, laughter and festive magic.
 

Meet Santa himself, hear holiday tales, and spot Etly Klarborg’s beloved elves playing among the trees.

Julestue i Johanne Grønbechs hus
Photo: Kristian Krogh

Christmas event in House of Johanne Grønbech

True to tradition, Løkken Museum welcomes you to a Christmas event in House of Johanne Grønbech, where you can enjoy the museum's special Christmas mulled wine and freshly baked waffles made on the old wood-burning stove with classic waffle iron and recipe.

Løkken i juletid
Photo: Kjetil Loeite

Christmas in the Old Seaside Town

Feel the magic as Christmas lights glow, music fills the streets, and the whole town comes alive with warmth and holiday cheer.

Say hello to Mr. Mågensen, stop by the water tower – and don’t miss Santa spreading smiles to young and old 🎄

Hirtshals Isskulpturfestival
Photo: Hirtshals Turisme

Hirtshals Ice Sculpture Festival

Experience winter magic on the harbour, as talented artists carve massive blocks of ice into dazzling sculptures – live, and right before your eyes. Warm up with the scent of spices and simmering broth as local restaurants compete for the title of Soup of the Year – and you get to be the judge.

A festive day by the sea, full of creativity, flavour and frosty beauty.

Juleskibet kommer til Lemvig
Photo: LTHT

The Christmas Ship Arrives in Lemvig

Meet Santa himself as he sails in all the way from Greenland to bring holiday cheer to the harbour – joined by cheerful Christmas elves, horses from Lemvig Riding Club and plenty of cosy, festive fun.

Hirtshals fyr i vintertid
Photo: Ety Nyt Kapitel

Christmas Cheer at the Lighthouse Café

On all four Advent Sundays, the festively decorated café at Hirtshals Lighthouse welcomes you with true Christmas spirit – gløgg, coffee, hot cocoa and warm æbleskiver.

 

Lysfest i Lemvig
Photo: Lemvig Thyborøn Handel og Turisme

Festival of Lights in Lemvig

Experience the magic as the town lights up with music, Christmas cheer and the grand lighting of the Christmas tree at Kirketorvet.
Look forward to a festive parade, a sparkling light show – and a spectacular fireworks display to kick off the holiday season.

Jul på Børglum kloster
Photo: Kjetil Loeite

See All Christmas Events

Discover all the Christmas events on the North West Coast and explore a December filled with lights, warmth, and true festive spirit. Cosy experiences await both children and adults — from Christmas markets and concerts to small magical moments in the winter darkness.

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