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Christmas in Fredericia 2026

Look forward to experiencing the Christmas magic from November 20th to December 23rd in the fortress town of Fredericia.

Photo: Poul Erik Vistoft Nielsen
Photo: Michael Lunde

Christmas in the Old Fortress Town

Christmas in Fredericia 2026 will be something truly special. We’ve turned up the Christmas spirit in the fortress town this year, and you can look forward to some festive days inspired by good old Christmas traditions.

There will be Christmas huts at Town Hall Square and Axeltorv, free horse-drawn carriage rides, fire shows, guided Christmas walks, Christmas concerts, street music, elf entertainment, and tours with the popular night watchman through the town’s historic streets.

You can also meet Santa Claus himself, his elves, and his sweet reindeer.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Photo: Jakob Vingtoft

8 Special Christmas Experiences

What should you do with the kids this Christmas? Bring the whole family for a Christmas trip to Fredericia and experience Christmas in the Old Fortress Town. This year's Christmas program is filled with Christmas experiences and fun activities. 

Here, we've gathered eight cozy (and free) family activities that you should try while visiting the fortress town.

Julen starter i Fredericia

den 20. november, når julelysene tændes, skøjtebanen åbner, og fæstningsbyen ved Lillebælt fyldes den der særlige julestemning.

Julemandens ankomst i Fredericia
Photo: Løndal Media

Glæd dig til en eftermiddag fyldt med hygge, juleaktiviteter og magiske øjeblikke for både børn og voksne, når julemanden kommer sejlende til fæstningsbyen og tænder byens julelys.

Juleshopping i Fredericia

Forkæl dig selv eller en du har kær denne jul og tag på juleshopping i en af de mange spændende butikker i Fredericia. Butikkerne bugner af gode tilbud og sælger alt lige fra julelækkerier til fine julegaveideer.

Jul i Fredericias midtby
Photo: Dannesboe Fotografi

Butikkernes åbningstider i julen

Mandag-torsdag: 10.00 – 17.30
Fredag: 10.00 – 18.00
Lørdag: 10.00 – 16.00
Søndag: 11.00 – 16.00

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Særlige åbningstider:
d. 27. november 10.00 – 21.00
d. 21., 22. og 23. december: 10.00 – 18.00

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Der er gratis parkering hver lørdag i midtbyen!

Christmas market in Fredericia

Once again this year, you can visit the Christmas market in Fredericia. Here is a list of the different Christmas markets in Fredericia 2026:

More information coming soon

Find more Christmas events in Fredericia in our calendar here.

Photo: Jakob Vingtoft

Christmas Holiday in Fredericia

Want to make the Christmas holiday of 2026 extraordinary? Fredericia is the city that surprises with its beautiful nature, unique history, wide range of hotels, numerous events, and ideal location in the heart of Denmark, making it the perfect place for a Christmas getaway.

Photo: Michael Lunde
Photo: Joan Barløse

Christmas Party in Fredericia - Including Cultural Experiences

Celebrate Christmas with friends, family or coworkers in Fredericia and enjoy top-class food and cultural experiences. Before settling in 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 the Little Belt, experience the impressive ramparts, or speed away on the gokart track.

Afterwards, the city's restaurants, cafés, or bars are ready to welcome you with a delicious Christmas menu or something tasty to drink.

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