Christmas at Færgegården – Christmas market in Frederikssund, Denmark

Experience a festive Christmas market at Færgegården

Christmas at Færgegården offers a traditional Christmas market in the historic museum garden near Frederikssund, Denmark. Among decorated stalls and glowing fire pits, visitors can browse Christmas gifts, locally made crafts and traditional festive treats. The museum shop is also part of the experience, and visitors can enjoy gløgg (Danish mulled wine) and æbleskiver (traditional Danish pancake balls) in the cosy surroundings.

Christmas activities and traditions for the whole family

In the museum's Christmas workshop, children and adults alike can try traditional Danish Christmas crafts, making nisser (Danish Christmas elves) and historical paper decorations.

The museum garden also hosts an elf trail, where families can explore and search for clues left by the museum's mischievous Christmas elves.

Visitors can gather around the large, decorated Christmas tree for carol singing and the traditional Danish custom of juletræsplyndring, when the tree is stripped of its decorations and treats.

Find your Christmas tree and festive gifts

The Grevinde Danner Scouts sell Christmas trees at Færgegården, giving visitors the opportunity to choose a tree to take home.

The Christmas market stalls and museum shop also offer a variety of gifts and locally made crafts. It is an opportunity to combine Christmas shopping with a day out in historic surroundings.

Practical information

Christmas at Færgegården takes place on 5–6 December 2026 at Frederikssund Museum, Færgegården, Denmark.

Admission to the Christmas market is free, with activities for both children and adults.