Denmark

Christmas Edition

Denmark

Dec-2023

Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark

Winter in Denmark

Winter in Denmark may sound intimidating and cold... ​especially with a family, but I’m here to tell you it’s a hidden ​tressure. Between the Christmas markets, Magical Castles, and ​the world’s (second) oldest amusement park decked out in ​festive lights, Demark in Winter is a gem. Bonus, if you’re ​traveling with kids, Denmark is family-friendly.

What to do in Denmark ​during Winter?

Here are some of the best places to visit in Denmark during ​winter:

1. Kronborg Castle
   
2. Tivoli
   
3. Sight Seeing Tours in Copenhagen
4. Copenhagen Christmas Markets
   
5. Rosenborg Castle
   

Kronborg Castle

A favorite of tourists and locals alike, Kronborg Castle ​(Kronborg Slot in Danish), also known as the “Hamlet ​Castle” is decorated beautifully for Christmas. We were ​there before the snow fell, but either way, with or ​without snow, it’s a castle not to miss.

tips on visiting Kronborg Castle with a family:

• Strollers are allowed in the outdoor areas, but not inside. ​There’s a stroller park outside, and if your little ones are ​especially small I would suggest a carrier.
  
• There are a few areas that children cannot touch, but most ​of the collectibles are in cases or roped off, so it’s pretty ​easy to keep even the most curious ones in check
  
• There’s a craft room! In one of the upper rooms in a kid-​focused craft room, in late November they already had ​holiday-inspired crafts where you’re little ones can let lose
• The Christmas market in the courtyard has food, snacks, ​and treats, so there’s no worry about anyone going hungry
  

Kronborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli, Copenhagen, Denmark

tivoli

Another favorite not just for tourists, but locals as well is ​Tivoli. This is the second oldest amusement park in the ​world still open today, and its blend of historic charm ​with modern attractions is one of a kind. It’s a

tradition of many to roam around the park, even if not ​to ride the rides, but to enjoy the festive lights while ​getting food and a drink.

tips on visiting Tivoli with a family:

• Strollers are easy to navigate
  
• There are changing stations in the family bathrooms
• Indoor restaurants are a great place to warm up, as ​well as the heated sitting areas near the food court ​(close to the ice rink)
• There’s a fun play area for younger children (no extra ​fee) where they could spend at least an hour exploring
• Dressing warm is the key to success. It’s normal to ​wear a snowsuit or snow pants and a big jacket, so ​don’t be shy to dress yourself and the family warm to ​enjoy for hours.
  

Tours in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has so many iconic sites, but walking outdoors ​in the cold can take its toll. We loved the hop-on/off bus as ​well as the canal boat tour with covered tops as options to ​stay warm while exploring the city. I booked both with ​Viator, and love the ease of the app, seeing honest reviews, ​and getting points for each tour I book that I can use as a ​discount on my next booking.

tips on Copenhagen Bus tours as a family:

• Hop on/ Off Bus stops at all the major sites including the ​Little Mermaid, Amlienborg, and many more! It comes ​with an audio tour and allows you to get off and on as ​much as you’d like.
  
• There’s a designated area on the bus to park strollers
• There are maps on the bus and online, with a live map ​online showing where the buses are for easy navigation
  

tips on Copenhagen boat tours as a family:

• Seeing the city from the water provides a whole new perspective! Nyhaven is the main highlight, but ​there are so many other enchanting sites
  
• There’s no room on the canal boat for a stroller, there’s an area at the ticket booth where you board ​the boat to park your stroller if you’d like
  
• There’s some uncovered seating at the front, but most is covered seating. The windows go up in the ​indoor seating so you can still get great pics from inside
  

Christmas Market, Copenhagen, Denmark

Christmas Markets

An iconic European Christmas staple, the Christmas ​Markets. Most open around noon, and get more busy at ​night when the light display is most attractive. Booths ​sell anything from cloths to fresh fish cooked over the ​fire and offer a uniquely European Christmas ​experience.

tips on Copenhagen Christmas Markets:

• Everything is modernized, so most all stalls (if not all) ​take credit cards, although it’s a good idea to have a ​debit card as backup in case there are issues.
  
• Stollers are easy to navigate, even when it gets busy as ​people are nice and understanding to the families ​around them
• English is widely spoken. Even if someone starts ​speaking in Danish, if you tell them you speak English ​they will be able to transition for you. We were very ​impressed at the advanced English of everyone we ​met.
  

Rosenborg Castle

Situated in downtown Copenhagen, Rosenborg castle is ​easy to get to and has a multitude of picture perfect ​moments.

tips on Rosenborg Castle as a family:

• There are no backpacks, diaper bags, large bags, or ​strollers allowed. There are free lockers at the ​entrance you can use. They provide coins that will give ​you a key to securely store your items.
  
• There are antiques everywhere you turn. It makes an ​epic scene for photos, but can be difficult for small ​ones to understand they can’t touch anything. The ​Rosenborg Castle website suggests keeping the ​smaller visitors in a front-facing carrier.
• The many portraits and displays of crown jewels make ​it a fun destination for children who love princes/ ​princesses!
• During the Christmas season, there are children's ​activities/ facts posted throughout the castle, a few of ​them included sensory activities which made it ​especially fun.
  

Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark