Lights on the Christmas tree at Rådhuspladsen in Vejle
Christmas lights in the pedestrian street and Vejle Windmill

Christmas in Vejle

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Christmas activities full of Christmas 'hygge' in Vejle

Christmas in Vejle means Christmas markets, shopping, musical highlights and lots of 'hygge'. You can start looking forward to cosy Christmas markets at Tirsbæk Gods, Haughus Gods and at Spinderihallerne. Go to Christmas concerts with Stig Rossen, Sissel Kyrkjebø or Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester. Don't miss Santa's arrival in the prettiest town of Denmark.

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A visitor at Museum Give views the exciting exhibition
Eliza Danesi

Christmas celebration at Museum Give

At Museum Give, they just can’t wait - from November 1 at 10 a.m., you can try out Christmas-themed activities at the museum.

Try your hand at willow weaving, woodturning, and crafts; join creative workshops with Christmas decorations and art; solve the Christmas mystery with the elves; and explore the special exhibitions. Enjoy cozy Christmas moments in the inn room, where you’ll find tasty treats and festive stories. Take part in Archive Day, come to concerts, and experience much more leading up to Christmas in Give.

Christmas decorations on Lundhusvej in Vejle in 2021
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Christmas at Lundhusvej

Once again, you can experience Christmas on Lundhusvej in Vejle, where the entire street lights up every evening until New Year. Take an evening stroll down the road and enjoy countless lights, elves, Santas, and much more as the residents of Lundhusvej come together to create true Christmas spirit in the city.

Please note that parking should take place elsewhere in the area, for example at Vindinggård Center.

Join the fun and watch the Christmas lights being switched on on November 23 at 5:24 p.m. You can find the event below.

Santa Claus in a horse-drawn carriage on the pedestrian street
Mads Hansen

The arrival of Santa Claus

For the third year in a row, Popsi and Krelle will deliver a magical Christmas show on November 30, when Santa Claus arrives at Rådhustorvet in Vejle.

Follow the updates on City Vejle’s website.

Vejle’s night watchmen walk through the pedestrian street in December 2023
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Vejle’s Night Watchmen

As tradition dictates, you can experience Vejle’s Night Watchmen walking through the town of Vejle before Christmas from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days:

  • November 30
  • December 6 and 7
  • December 13 and 14
  • December 21, 22, and 23

Two night watchmen will also be walking in Give in connection with the Ice Sculpture Festival on 13 December at 5:00 p.m.

Follow the night watchmen on Facebook (you can find the link below).

A view of the stage at Vejle Musikteater
Eliza Danesi

Dance and theatre shows at Vejle Musikteater

In addition to the annual Christmas concerts, Vejle Musikteater offers Christmas spirit through dance and song. Come and experience: 

  • A Little Elf Traveled: Join the little elf on December 6 at Vejle Musikteater for an adventure where children and families can travel with the elf from Santa Claus’s royal farm around the world to find the world’s biggest man.
  • Dance Ballerina Dance: On December 13th, you can enjoy the charming Christmas story about love in a snow-covered New York, filled with classic Christmas hits. 
  • Merry Christmas, Cirkeline: Join a real Christmas adventure with Cirkeline and her friends on December 21st at Vejle Musikteater. The play is full of humour and music (in Danish). 

Find more information about Vejle Musikteater’s Christmas shows and get tickets via the links below.

Give Ice Sculpture Festival

Once again this year, you can experience the Give Ice Sculpture Festival, so mark December 13 in your calendar.

More information to follow...

Christmas video from Vejle

Watch our Christmas film and experience Christmas in Vejle.

Photo: SpotOn Studios

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