Christmas program at the Open Air Museum
27 Nov 2026—25 Dec 2026
If you are looking for a cozy Christmas event near Copenhagen in December or during the Christmas holidays, you have found it. Explore a Christmas the program filled with activities, theater, and Christmas stories for the whole family.
Practical information
When?
Christmas weekends 28 Nov–20 Dec 10 – 16 o'clock
Christmas holidays December 21–26 10 – 14 o'clock
Saint Lucy's Day December 13 10 - 18 o'clock
Where? At the Open Air Museum in Kongens Lyngby, just 30 minutes from Copenhagen. Find us on Google Maps.
We recommend taking public transport, as parking spaces can fill up quickly on busy days.
Admission? Get 10% off when you buy your ticket online and get through the queue faster. Children always get in free.
What's happening? Christmas at the Open Air Museum is packed with activities and experiences for the whole family. Theatre, creative workshops, Christmas treats, Christmas walks and plenty more festive cheer in the open air.
Christmas family theatre
The Christmas weekends
11.00 + 13.00 The mischievous elf / 71
The Christmas holidays
11.30 + 12.30 + 14.00 The mischievous elf / 71
Activities
The activities are open:
Weekends 10:30 – 13:30
The Christmas holidays 10:30 - 13:30
The Village
Make Christmas decorations in the Christmas workshop / 71
Color Christmas candles / 70
The Mischievous Elf's Christmas Hunt / 71
The Little Christmas Shop / 65
12.00 Christmas walk / 69
The Freddy Frogface Village
Visit the smithy / 83
Shape your own Christmas lollipop / 80
Campfire bread / 83
12.00 + 13.00 Christmas bingo / 80
The Christmas houses
Step back into the Christmas season
The houses are open:
Weekends 10:30 – 15:30
The Christmas holidays 10:30 - 13:30
A Smallholder's Christmas, 1850 / 72
Swedish Christmas 1800 / 55
“It Will Be Eaten Later” 1875 / 40
Christmas in the Borderlands, 1875 / 32
The Farmer’s Christmas Feast, 1850 / 63
The Miller's Wife's Christmas, 1890 / 6
A Poor Christmas on the Heath, 1850 / 8
The Co-op Manager’s Christmas / 80
The lady’s Christmas at the manor in 1910 / 25
Food and drink
The eateries are open:
Weekends 10:30 - 15:30
Christmas holidays 10:30 - 13:30
The Bakehouse / Cinnamon twists, honey cakes, hot drinks
Café Haystack / Sandwich, kids’ meal box, Christmas cake, mulled wine, cold and hot drinks
Danish pancake stall /Danish pancake balls, honey cakes, hot drinks and mulled wine / The Freddy Frogface Village
The Hot Dog Stand / hot dogs, water, Cocio and Jolly Cola / The Freddy Frogface Village
Brugsen- The Co-op / bread roll with cheese, honey cakes, cold and hot drinks / The Freddy Frogface Village
Special St. Lucia program
On St. Lucia's Day, December 13, we have a special program for the day
The Village
Saint Lucy procession
17.00 St. Lucy procession / 54
Christmas theater
11.30 + 12.30 + 14.00 + 15.30 The Mischievous Christmas Elf / 71
Christmas activities - 10:30 – 17:00
Make Christmas decorations in the Christmas workshop / 71
Make Christmas candles / 70
The Little Christmas Shop / 65
10:30 – 15:30 The Mischievous Elf's Christmas Hunt / 71
11.00 + 13.30 + 15.00 Christmas walks / 69
15.30 + 16.00 + 16.30 Christmas walks by lantern light / 69
Christmas treats
10.30 - 18.00
Haystack Café Roast pork sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, kids' meal box, Christmas cake, water, soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, beer, wine, mulled wine
10.30 – 17.00
The Country Kiosk / Hot dogs, sausage rolls, chocolate marzipan logs, ice cream, Danish pancake balls, hot and cold drinks, and mulled wine
The Bakehouse / Cinnamon twists, honey cakes, iced coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water
Christmas stall / Candied apples, caramelized almonds, mulled wine and hot chocolate / 69
Christmas houses
10.00 – 15.30
“Later It Will Be Eaten” 1875 / 40
Christmas in the Borderlands, 1875 / 32
An Impoverished Christmas on the Heath, 1850 / 8
The Co-op Manager's Christmas / 80
The Lady's Christmas at the Manor House, 1910 / 25
Christmas houses that are lit up
10.00 - 17.00
A Smallholder's Christmas, 1850 / 72
Swedish Christmas 1800 / 55
The farmer’s Christmas feast, 1850 / 63
The Miller's Wife's Christmas 1890 / 6
The Freddy Frogface Village
Christmas activities - 10:30 – 15:30
Visit the smithy / 83
Shape your own Christmas lollipop / 80
12.00 + 13.00 Christmas bingo / 80
Christmas treats
10.30-15.30
Danish pancake ball stall / Danish pancake balls, honey bombs, hot and cold drinks and mulled wine
The Hot Dog Stand / hot dogs, water, Cocio, Jolly Cola
Brugsen / bread roll with cheese, honey cakes, hot and cold drinks
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FAQ
What can you experience at Frilandsmuseet during Christmas?
At Christmas at the Open Air Museum, the whole family can experience a traditional Danish Christmas with Christmas theatre, creative Christmas workshops, Christmas walks with history and traditions. You can make Christmas decorations and candles, join the Mischievous Elf’s Christmas treasure hunt, play Christmas bingo and eat christmas treats. In the historic houses, you can discover how Christmas was celebrated in days gone by.Is Christmas at the Open Air Museum a good Christmas activity for children?
Yes! Christmas at Frilandsmuseet is a cozy experience for families with children near Copenhagen in December and during the Christmas holidays. Children can meet the mischievous Christmas elf at the Christmas theater, go on a Christmas treasure hunt, make their own Christmas decorations, shape Christmas lollipops, and bake bread on sticks over a fire. There’s plenty of room for play, learning, and quality family time.How much does it cost to visit Frilandsmuseet at Christmas?
Admission to Frilandsmuseet costs DKK 150 for adults. Buy your tickets online to get a 10% discount and pay just DKK 135. Children and young people under 18 get free admission. Remember to book free tickets for the children too when buying online.Can you experience an old-fashioned Christmas at the Open Air Museum?
Yes, at the Open Air Museum you can discover how Christmas was celebrated in Denmark in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit the historic houses decorated for Christmas and experience Christmas on the heath, a farmer’s Christmas feast and Christmas at the manor house. Here, the decoration traditions of the past come to life.What’s happening at the Open Air Museum on Saint Lucy’s Day?
On December 13, 2026, the Open Air Museum celebrates St. Lucia’s Day with a special Christmas program and extended opening hours until 6 p.m. Enjoy a St. Lucia procession at 5 p.m., Christmas theater, creative activities, and atmospheric Christmas walks by lantern light. You can also enjoy festive treats and explore the historic houses decorated for Christmas in the winter darkness.Can you buy food and drinks at the Open Air Museum during Christmas?
Yes, there are plenty of options to satisfy both small cravings and hearty appetites this Christmas. You can buy Danish pancake balls, honey cakes, cinnamon twists, mulled wine and hot drinks, among other treats. Café Høstak also serves sandwiches and kids’ meal boxes, and in Frøsnapperbyen you’ll find a hot dog stand and a stall selling Danish pancake balls, among other things.Where is the Open Air Museum, and how do you get there?
The Open Air Museum is located at Kongevejen 100, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, only about 30 minutes from Copenhagen. You can get here by public transport or car. We recommend taking public transport during the busy Christmas period, as the car parks can fill up quickly. So if you're looking for a Christmas event and Christmas activities for the whole family near Copenhagen in december and during the holidays, look no further.Do you need to buy tickets in advance for Christmas at Frilandsmuseet?
You don't need to buy tickets in advance, but we recommend buying online. You'll get a 10% discount on admission and get through the queue faster. When booking online, you must also reserve a free ticket for children under 18.When are the Christmas events at Frilandsmuseet in 2026?
Christmas at the Open Air Museum takes place from 28 November to 26 December 2026. On weekends from 28 November to 20 December, opening hours are 10 am–4 pm, while during the Christmas period from 21 to 26 December, opening hours are 10 am–2 pm. On 13 December, we will stay open until 6 pm to celebrate St Lucia’s Day.
