Christmas events and activities
Once again this year, Odense will become magical during the Christmas season as the city is decorated with thousands of Christmas lights, and many attractions host holiday events.
So bring your family along on a trip to magical Odense and experience the Christmas spirit spreading among you and your loved ones.
We look forward to your visit.
Christmas Highlights in Odense
This is some of the offers you can experience, when you visit Odense during Christmas. This list features events, attractions, activities, a game and more.
Christmas Market in Odense
During the first three weekends in December, you can visit the traditional and historic Christmas Market on Sortebrødre Torv in the old town.
Christmas Calender Exhibition
TID Museum in Odense warmly welcomes you to an immersive exhibition experience for the whole family. Step through the magical portal into Tinka’s world, and explore the enchanting Land of Elves. At th...
Christmas in Odense ZOO
Look forward to experiencing this year's Christmas at the ZOO, where a world of Christmas decorations, magical lights, fun elf games, and a very special surprise – Santa Claus himself – awaits!
Christmas in the Funen Village
For the first two weekends in December, the Funen Village in Odense invites you to celebrate Christmas in the spirit of the historic museum.
Christmas at the Iron Age Village
Here in the dark north, we've been celebrating Christmas for thousands of years - even before the birth of Jesus. The traditions and content of Christmas have changed over the years - but many old cus...
The Square Light Installation
The light installation The Square was created by Chaos Engine Art Studio. You can find it at Skt. Albani Torv, close to the town hall and the light rail stop.
The Square lights up the square with a t...
The Odense Symphony Christmas Concerts
The concert hall is located in idyllic surroundings in the old town and will be beautifully decorated for Christmas throughout December.
On December 3, 6, and 7, there will be Christmas concerts for ...
The Concert Hall Lucia Festival 2024
True to tradition, the Lucia Festival is held in Odense Concert Hall. Here you have the opportunity to experience musical performances, community singing and not least the crowning of this year's Luci...
Ballet school Christmas performance
This year, the beautiful ballet dancers present the Christmas performance, Silhouettes. An intense and emotional dance performance where the scissors lead the audience through Andersen's fantastic uni...
VIKING JÒL
On a Yule journey through history - Our modern Christmas celebration rests on a deep foundation of ancient religious practices, folklore, superstition, and the faithful repetition of established tradi...
Luciaoptog i Borgernes Hus
Det traditionsrige luciaoptog vil fylde letbanen med sang denne eftermiddag. Planen er, at koret vil tage letbanen fra Hjallese Syd Park & Ride kl. 15.03. Ternekoret vil synge julesange frem til stopp...
Winter Solstice at the Iron Age Village
A Christmas walk through history - Our contemporary Christmas celebrations are deeply rooted in the religious practices, folklore, superstition and likely repetition of time-honoured traditions.