Activities
Christmas at the Open-Air Museum
27. nov. 2026—25. dec. 2026
Christmas begins at the Open-Air Museum
It’s all about Christmas idyll, rosy cheeks, and warm hearts when the Open-Air Museum celebrates Christmas. Every weekend from 28.11–20.12 and during the Christmas days from 21–26.12, you can experience Christmas as in the old days, filled with Christmas food, elves, and Christmas theatre. So if you need some extra Christmas spirit or want to stretch your legs a bit, we offer long paths and everything a Christmas-loving heart could desire. New this year, you can enjoy the twinkling Christmas lights every weekend, as we have extended our opening hours so you can really get into the Christmas mood in true open-air style.
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The prank elves are up to mischief
Experience elf theatre for the whole family when the museum presents two cosy Christmas performances featuring mischievous elves. In the theatre hall of Frøsnapperbyen you can meet “Nisse Pok”, based on Ole Lund Kirkegaard’s classic Christmas tale – a funny and heart-warming Christmas story for all ages. You can see Nisse Pok on Christmas weekends at 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
As tradition dictates, the beloved play “Drillenissen” returns to Lundagergården. Things get lively when the elf throws hay around and plays tricks on the farmer because he hasn’t received his Christmas porridge! You can see Drillenissen on Christmas weekends at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm, and on the Christmas holidays at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
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Join a magical Christmas walk
Join our museum hosts for a very special tour around the historic houses and farms at the Open-Air Museum in the glow of lanterns. Hear how Christmas has been celebrated through the ages and soak up the Christmas atmosphere.
The Christmas walks start at 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on the Christmas weekends, and at 12:00 pm on the Christmas holidays by the Smithy from Ørbæk.
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Step into the story of Christmas
Christmas has not always been filled with sweets and decorated trees. Once, something as simple as red apples and beautiful textiles was what people used for decorations, and the traditions have evolved over time. Explore our many Christmas-decorated rooms and experience how Christmas was celebrated around the country. See the farmer’s lavish Christmas table, the miller’s sparkling Christmas tree, and the modest cabbage Christmas tree of the poor heath farmers.
At the Manor House, Christmas preparations are in full swing in the kitchen, scullery, and living rooms, and in Frøsnapperbyen you can experience Christmas at the local shopkeeper’s, with Christmas bingo in the village hall, Christmas decorations on the counter, a Christmas tree in the living room, and make-your-own Christmas lollipops in the kitchen.
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Christmas treats
The food stalls serve æbleskiver, organic glögg, hot cocoa, and roast pork and meatball sandwiches over the counter. In the bakery you can enjoy delicious coffee, warm pastries, and in Frøsnapperbyen you can also find gifts and treats at the local shop.
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Christmas activities for the whole family
Unleash your creativity in our cozy Christmas workshop, where you can make yarn gnomes, decorate Christmas candles, and knot Christmas ornaments with string. Children can also go on a fun and exciting Christmas hunt, searching for clues in houses and farmyards. Every weekend you can meet both pigs and goats together with the animal keepers.
But the Christmas coziness doesn’t stop there. In the Brugsens assembly hall you can play Christmas bingo, in the smithy you can try your hand at making a hook, and in the manor house kitchen you can bake delicious Christmas cookies. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, you can also shape your own Christmas lollipops in the Brugsens kitchen.
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Only on 13/12: Lucia procession and Christmas concert
On 13 December, you can end the day’s Christmas programme with a very special experience, as the Lucia choir moves through the museum’s beautifully decorated surroundings before finishing with a Christmas concert. The choir will fill the air with classic Christmas carols and spread warm festive melodies in the winter darkness. The Lucia procession and Christmas concert can only be experienced on 13 December from 5 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
You can experience Christmas at the Open-Air Museum on Saturdays and Sundays from 29 November to 21 December from 10 am to 6 pm, and from 22 December to 26 December from 10 am to 2 pm.Is the program the same on Christmas weekends and Christmas days?
No, the program is more limited on the Christmas days 22–26 December. If you want to experience the full Christmas program, we recommend visiting us on the Christmas weekends 29 November–21 December. You can see the programs at the top of the page.When is the Lucia procession and Christmas concert?
On December 13 at 5:00 p.m., the Lucia procession will start at the farm from Halland. Following the procession, the Christmas concert will begin at the farm from Ostenfeld. After this, the museum will close at 6:00 p.m. We recommend arriving at the museum in good time, as this is a popular event.Does a regular admission ticket give access to Lucia?
Yes! With a regular admission ticket you get access to the entire Christmas program as well as our Lucia procession and Christmas concert on December 13. Admission is always free for children.What can you eat at Christmas at the Open-Air Museum?
At the country kiosk you can enjoy roast pork sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, vegetarian Christmas sandwiches, sausages, soft drinks, coffee and ice cream. In the Bakery House you’ll be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cinnamon swirls, which you can of course enjoy with a hot cup of coffee. In the village food truck you’ll find real Christmas coziness with organic mulled wine and warm æbleskiver. In Frøsnapperbyen you can stop by the local Brugsen for coffee and cake – or visit the Christmas stall at Borre Garagen, where you’ll be tempted by mulled wine, candied apples and roasted almonds. You are of course always welcome to bring your own packed lunch or picnic basket and enjoy it in the cozy surroundings.What can the activity card be used for?
The activity card is a card that can be used as payment for special activities during the school holidays. For example, it can be candle coloring, ball throwing, or potato printing. Without an activity card, selected activities cost from 30 DKK and up. With an activity card, you save 5 DKK per activity. A card with 5 clips costs 125 DKK, so you save a total of 25 DKK. The card can be shared between several people, and if you don’t use all your clips, it can be used again for the remaining events of the current year. At Christmas, the activities are: color a Christmas candle, make a Christmas lollipop, make knotted Christmas decorations, Christmas hunt, and Christmas bingo. You can buy an activity card at the museum or in advance here: https://billet.frilandsmuseet.dk/ticketsIs the theater included in the admission ticket?
Yes, and this year two theatre performances are included in the admission ticket from 29.11–21.12. You can experience Nisse Pok in Frøsnapperbyen and Drillenissen at Lundagergården. Please note that seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. There are several performance times, so everyone has a chance to join in. During the Christmas holidays, only the play Drillenissen is on the programme. See the performance times in the schedule at the top of this page.