Christmas with Kids in Copenhagen, 8 of 14
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Santa Lucia Kayak Procession in the Harbor
- When
- Sun Dec 13
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free to watch, from 449 kr
Christmas with Kids in Copenhagen, 8 of 14: Santa Lucia Kayak Procession in the Harbor
Santa Lucia Kayak Procession in the Harbor
OutdoorsVesterbro
Where
Vesterbro, Kajakhotellet - Kalvebod Bølge
Ages
All ages
Duration
3 hours
Setting
Outdoors
Music
Live choir and Lucia carols
What you need to know
- Five singing stops: Nyhavn, Christianshavns Torv, BLOX, Højbro Plads and Kayak Bar at Knippelsbro, so you can stake out one spot or walk between them.
- Dress for a dark evening: the parade runs after nightfall on the open waterfront, so warm layers, hats and boots matter more than usual.
- Paddling needs IPP 2: every paddler needs the certificate and a drysuit, even in a rented kayak, so most kids join from the quay.
About
Hundreds of kayaks strung with lights paddle through Copenhagen's harbor and canals, stopping to sing Santa Lucia and Christmas carols with a live choir on a canal boat. Kids watch from the quays, then walk along to catch the next singing stop. Paddling takes sea-kayak experience and cold-water gear, so for most families this is a walk-along. The tradition has run since 2006.
Where it is
Kajakhotellet - Kalvebod Bølge
Kalvebod Brygge 7, 1560 København V
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