Dec 11th 2019

It might be cold and dark outside, but Denmark in the winter offers something truly special. There’s something magical, especially with all its festivities. It’s the month where everyone is gearing up for Christmas in Copenhagen, getting the city all lit up, glittery, and cozy. Although there are many more reasons, here are some of the reasons why everyone should visit Denmark in winter:

Christmas Markets in Copenhagen

Located in the city center, Copenhagen’s Christmas markets are definitely worth exploring. The beautiful wooden stalls of the market are decorated with lights and decorations. Here, people can shop for artisanal crafts and handmade gifts for friends and loved ones. The cozy marketplaces are famous for pedestrian shopping. Native specialties include glogg, a special kind of mulled wine that is garnished with almonds and raisins.

Explore Some Beautiful Danish Castles

Denmark is known for its historic castles, beautiful landscapes, and green lifestyle. Visit Denmark in winter and walk through through the homes of the Danish Royal Family at these stunning castles in Denmark. From Frederiksborg Castle to the last royal castle in Jutland, each castle has a charm of its own and represents the history, tradition and culture of this great country.

Ice Skating in Frederiksberg

Denmark has multiple outdoor skating rinks that offer great ice skating and excellent scenery. One of the most popular places to ice skate is called Frederiksberg Runddel. Situated by the entrance of the Frederiksberg Gardens, this ice rink is free and open each day in December.

There're a few more seasonal skating rinks, including Blågårds Plads surrounded with a range of cosy cafes and Havnegade Opdateretare located on the edge of a harbour. The most pleasant moment is: all these ice rinks are completely free!

Explore Nyhavn At Night

The Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen is home to the picture-perfect scene of brightly colored, vibrant buildings. People gather here to grab a bite or a drink and enjoy the view, especially at night when the city lights up and the light is reflected in the canal’s water. In winter, during the Christmas season, the place is decorated with warm Christmas lights and decorations that create a beautiful ambiance, making it a perfect place to chill or take a stroll.

The High Season of Hygge

The high season of hygge is Christmas. Danes lead a secular lifestyle but when it comes to religious holidays, they pull out all the stops. Danish winters are known to be long and dark, so the Danes fight the darkness with their best weapon: hygge, and the millions of candles that go with it.

In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Cosying up with a loved one for a movie – that’s hygge, too. And there's nothing more hygge than sitting around with friends and family, discussing the big and small things in life with a cup of hot chocolate and a tin of butter cookies.

Made with an authentic Danish Recipe, Danisa Butter Cookies is a delicious treat to complete the winter experience in Denmark. Danisa Butter Cookies is deliciously buttery in a classic way, making it a perfect companion and a perfect gift for your loved ones in any occasion.