Copenhagen December Travel Guide (Part 1)

In December, Copenhagen is wrapped in winter and Christmas magic, with twinkling lights and cozy cafés, offering fun for all ages. This guide helps you make the most of Copenhagen in December. 🎄Christmas Markets for Tasting Delicacies Visiting Christmas markets is the highlight of December! Each market has its own warm atmosphere, where you can pick exquisite decorations and handmade gifts, enjoy Christmas carols, bite into a hot æbleskiver, and sip warm mulled wine. Markets in the city center like Nytorv and Højbro Plads are open daily until Christmas. ✨Tivoli’s Winter Wonderland Tivoli Gardens transforms into a fairy tale world! The park is adorned with festive lights and decorations, filled with the aroma of delicious food and laughter. Bring the kids to see Santa Claus, rent ice skates, and enjoy all the rides. Buy tickets through us to skip the line. Open from November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026, closed on December 24. Address: Vesterbrogade 3. Transport: Stromma Bus Stop No. 12. 🎷Canal Jazz Cruise Looking for something special? Take the Stromma Christmas Jazz Cruise! The boat sails through the canals with a live jazz band playing holiday tunes. Bring your hot drinks from the market for a cozy experience. The 1-hour cruise departs from Nyhavn 3, the boat is heated, so just relax and enjoy the view. ⛸️Outdoor Ice Skating Fun Copenhagen hides many outdoor ice rinks in December. No need to bring skates or book in advance—just come and skate. Broens Skøjtebane next to Nyhavn is super romantic under the lights; Frederiksberg Runddel near the gardens is popular with locals; Skøjteøen offers water views and is very unique. Whether you skate well or not, you can feel the ice-cold hygge. 🤩Bakery Delights Nonstop Copenhagen’s bakeries hide healing deliciousness! Here are 5 must-try bakeries: 🥐Hart Bakery: Founded by a baker who worked at the Michelin-starred restaurant Noma, known for top quality and exquisite taste. Recommended: sourdough, croissants, and cardamom rolls. 🥐Lille Bakery: Both a bakery and a restaurant. The shop works closely with local farms, using mainly Danish ingredients. 🥐Wulff & Konstali: Besides croissants and chocolate bread, they offer Danish favorites like tebirkes (tea bread) and Nutella bread. 🥐Apotek 57: “Apotek” means “pharmacy” in Danish, but here you get “medicine for the soul” with warm fruit tarts, waffles with fruit puree, caramel cinnamon rolls, and sourdough rolls that instantly lift your mood. 🥐Andersen & Maillard: Recommended are the double chocolate bread or creative laminated pastries—banana caramel, cake crumbs, and roasted pecans combined, topped with a maple syrup glaze.