Christmas in Fredericia 2023

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Experience the Christmas magic in the historic fortress town of Fredericia, located in the heart of Denmark.

Christmas in the Old Fortress Town

Christmas in Fredericia 2023 will be quite special. We celebrate the holiday in an old-fashioned way, and you can look forward to some festive days inspired by the good old traditions.

There will be, among other things, a large Christmas market at the Town Hall Square, fun street theaters, horse-drawn carriage rides through the streets, entertaining shows, communal singing, torchlight processions, and live music throughout the city.

Julemanden hilser på børnene i Fredericia

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8 Special Christmas Experiences

Bring the whole family to Christmas in the old fortified town - Fredericia. We have gathered eight fun (and free) family activities you should try while visiting in December.

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Visit Fredericia's center where the cozy Christmas market offers an exciting selection of goods.

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Christmas in the old fortress town, Fredericia, offers plenty of fun activities for the children. Find ideas in our event calendar.

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Bring the whole family and listen to songs, anecdotes, and exciting stories as the night watchman walks through the streets of Fredericia.

Tag med hestevognen rundt i Fredericias gader

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Enjoy a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Fredericia and experience the Christmas magic that descends upon the fortress town in De...

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Meet Santa's sweet reindeer. There will be an opportunity to take a Christmas picture with the reindeer.

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Experience 'The Travellers' and their magical suitcase filled with Christmas surprises.

6. juli garden spiller på Rådhusetspladsen

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Listen to Christmas carolers and gospel choirs. There will be festive Christmas music and holiday fun in the historic streets throughout December.

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Take a journey back in time and experience the Citizens of 1849, who offer traditional Christmas treats in the center of Fredericia.

Christmas carol walk in old Fredericia

Join a cozy guided Christmas tour through the streets of the fortress town

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Christmas Holiday in Fredericia

Is your Christmas holiday in 2023 going to be something extraordinary? With its beautiful nature, unique history, a wide selection of hotels, numerous events, and its ideal location in the heart of Denmark, Fredericia is the perfect place for a Christmas getaway.

Worth experiencing in Fredericia

Explore Fredericia's popular attractions here

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Christmas Shopping and Christmas Market in Fredericia

Treat yourself or someone dear to you this Christmas and go Christmas shopping in one of the many exciting stores in Fredericia. The shops are full of great deals and offer various Christmas activities.

There will also be fun Christmas activities throughout the city's streets if you need a little break from your shopping. See them all here. See you for some cozy Christmas days in Fredericia.

Explore nature

See the beautiful fallow deer up close in the Fuglsang Wildlife Park

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Christmas Party in Fredericia - Including Cultural Experiences

Have a Christmas Party in Fredericia and enjoy top-notch food and cultural experiences. Before you settle down at one of the many cozy restaurants in Fredericia, you should try some of the city's many offerings. For example, take a Christmas trip to the theater, try Bridgewalking over Little Belt, experience the impressive ramparts, or try gokarting.

Afterward, the city's restaurants, cafes, or bars are, of course, ready to welcome you with a delicious Christmas menu.