{"id":5724,"date":"2025-02-26T14:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltictravelcompany.com\/blog\/?p=5724"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:13:47","slug":"short-copenhagen-christmas-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltictravelcompany.com\/blog\/index.php\/denmark\/short-copenhagen-christmas-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Copenhagen Christmas Breaks: Alternative Things to Do, Experiences to Try and Treats to Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"

Copenhagen is often assumed to be a Christmas market<\/a> destination during the festive period\u2014and, indeed, the markets, with their charming wooden stalls, are among the best in Europe. The city also has a huge array of popular visitor attractions and theme parks that provide excitement, entertainment, and festive joy in a cold, crisp backdrop.<\/p>\n

However, like all our favourite city destinations<\/a>, Copenhagen has so much more to offer. If, like many, you’re keen to step into the authentic culture of a traditional Danish Christmas, explore sights away from the queues and crowds, and discover hidden gems, the city will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

In today’s insider guide to visiting Copenhagen<\/a> for a short break<\/a> from December through to February, when spring<\/a> gradually starts to return, we’ll share some of the best things to see and do alongside or instead of the conventional attractions.<\/p>\n

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Enjoying the Classic Cuisines and Traditions of Christmas in Copenhagen<\/h2>\n

If you’ve already seen The Little Mermaid, enjoyed the fairground rides at Tivoli Gardens, and bought all the souvenirs, crafts, and keepsakes you can carry at the Christmas markets<\/a>, it\u2019s time to look a little further afield in this diverse, beautiful, and modern city that has myriad surprises up its sleeve.<\/p>\n

Our first tip would be to immerse yourself in the traditions, something that makes a short break over the festive period so much more special. This is equally perfect for adults and children, who can learn about different cultures, try delectable treats, and experience gift-giving traditions that might be very different from those they are used to.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a snapshot of some of the great ways to make the most of a Danish Christmas break<\/a>:<\/p>\n