No. It's a walk-in market on a public square; you only pay for what you buy at the stalls.

What is there for kids to eat?

Warm æbleskiver, the round Danish pancake puffs usually served with powdered sugar and jam, plus delicatessen stalls. Gløgg, the Danish mulled wine, is there for the adults.

What should kids wear?

Everything is outdoors on an open square, and Copenhagen in November and December is usually just above freezing, damp and dark by around 4pm. Warm layers, a hat and waterproof boots make the visit last longer.

Christmas Market at Højbro Plads

Name: Christmas Market at Højbro Plads
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-12-20T23:59:59
Location: Højbro Plads

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FestivalIndre By

Where

Indre By, Højbro Plads

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

1-2 hours

Music

Christmas music

What you need to know

Talking trees for kids, a walk-through Christmas story about Julius Kleine told by trees that come to life
Stalls from three countries, so kids can see and taste Greenlandic and Faroese traditions alongside Danish ones
Entertainment on the square daily, with music and activities on top of browsing the stalls

About

A new Christmas market in central Copenhagen, with wooden stalls selling handmade decorations, crafts and food from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. For kids, the draw is an interactive Christmas world: talking trees wake up and tell the Christmas tale of Julius Kleine, with music and entertainment on the square each day. Snack on warm æbleskiver while you browse. It suits a relaxed stroll, not a full day out.

Free

Dates & times

Sat 14 Nov – Sun 20 Dec

Mon-Wed11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thu11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Fri-Sat11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sun12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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Where it is

Højbro Plads

9, 1200 København K

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

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