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The short version
The first market opens on 6 November on Nytorv and Gammeltorv. Tivoli follows on 13 November and Højbro Plads on 14 November. Only Tivoli charges entry; the big markets on the squares are free to wander. To see the most in one walk, come between 11 and 20 December, when the new market on Rådhuspladsen is open too.
Every Christmas market near Nyhavn in 2026
Sorted by walking time from Nyhavn 1, the corner at Kongens Nytorv. Where the 2026 dates haven't been announced, last year's dates are shown so you can see when the market usually opens.
| Market | Dates 2026 | Open | Entry | Walk from Nyhavn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyhavn Christmas market ↗ Along the quay | Not announced (2025: 31/10–28/12) | 2025: Sun–Thu 11–19, Fri–Sat 10–20 | Free to wander | On the quay |
| Copenhagen Winter Wonderland ↗ Kongens Nytorv | Not announced (2025: 14/11–4/1) | 2025: Tue–Thu 15–20, Fri–Sun 11–20 | Free to wander | 2 min |
| Jul på Højbro Plads ↗ Højbro Plads | 14/11–20/12 | Mon–Wed 11–19, Thu 11–20, Fri–Sat 11–21, Sun 12–19 | Free | 9 min |
| Julemarked Nytorv & Gammeltorv ↗ Nytorv and Gammeltorv | 6/11–21/12 | Mon–Wed 11–19, Thu 11–20, Fri–Sat 11–21, Sun 12–19 | Free, ice rink included | 15 min |
| Christiania Christmas market ↗ Den Grå Hal, Christiania | Not announced (2025: 8/12–20/12) | Daily 12–20, last day 12–18 | Not stated | 18 min |
| Christmas market on Rådhuspladsen ↗ Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) | 11/12–20/12 | Provisional 11–18, Sun 12–18 | Free | 19 min |
| Christmas in Tivoli ↗ Tivoli | 13/11–3/1 (closed 24/12) | From 11:00 | From DKK 210 (age 8+) | 23 min |
| Swedish Christmas bazaar ↗ Gustafskyrkan by Kastellet | 20/11–22/11 | Fri 15–19, Sat 10–18, Sun 10–17 | Not stated | 23 min |
Five Christmas markets in one walk
The route runs from Nyhavn through the old town and ends at Tivoli. It is 1.9 km and takes about 25 minutes without stops:
- Nyhavn 1 → Kongens Nytorv: 150 m, 2 min
- Kongens Nytorv → Højbro Plads: 520 m, 7 min
- Højbro Plads → Nytorv and Gammeltorv: 550 m, 7 min
- Nytorv → Rådhuspladsen: 380 m, 5 min
- Rådhuspladsen → Tivoli: 300 m, 4 min
Rådhuspladsen only opens on 11 December. If you go earlier, walk straight from Nytorv to Tivoli. Walking times are measured as walking routes in OpenStreetMap.
Nyhavn's own Christmas market
The stalls line the quay with gløgg, æbleskiver and decorations, and it's free to wander. The 2026 dates haven't been announced yet (checked 10 October 2026). In 2025 the stalls were up from 31 October to 28 December. The restaurants on the quay serve julefrokost from November: see julefrokost prices in Nyhavn, or read about Christmas in Nyhavn.
Kongens Nytorv: an ice rink two minutes from the quay
Copenhagen Winter Wonderland puts an outdoor ice rink and a winter market with food stalls on Kongens Nytorv. The organiser says it returns in 2026, but the dates haven't been announced. In 2025 it ran from 14 November to 4 January.
Højbro Plads: a new market with Greenland and the Faroe Islands
From 14 November there's a new Christmas market on Højbro Plads with Christmas traditions from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. For children there are «talking trees» that tell a Christmas story written for the market. It's a nine-minute walk from Nyhavn.
Christiania: indoors in Den Grå Hal
Christiania's Christmas market is held inside Den Grå Hal and is open every day 12:00–20:00, last day until 18:00. The 2026 dates haven't been announced; in 2025 it ran 8–20 December. From Nyhavn you cross the Inderhavnsbroen bridge, about 18 minutes on foot.
Tivoli: the only one with an entry fee
Christmas in Tivoli opens on 13 November and ends on 3 January, closed 24 December. Entry costs from DKK 210 for everyone aged 8 and over, and DKK 230 on the busiest days. Children aged 3–7 pay half price, and children under 3 get in free. A ride pass (Turpas) costs extra. From Nyhavn it's a 23-minute walk, or take the metro from Kongens Nytorv to Rådhuspladsen.
Further out: take the metro
Frederiksberg Christmas market stands in front of Frederiksberg Town Hall on 4–13 December. Nørrebrohallen has two craft markets: RAW on Saturday 28 November and Flid's Christmas market on 11–13 December. They are about 4 km from Nyhavn, so most people take the metro.
Dates, hours and entry are taken from the organisers, Tivoli and the City of Copenhagen's Visitor Service, checked 10 October 2026. The 2025 dates are from Øresunddirekt. Walking times are measured as walking routes in OpenStreetMap from Nyhavn 1.
When do the Christmas markets in Copenhagen open in 2026?
Nytorv and Gammeltorv open first, on 6 November. Tivoli follows on 13 November, Højbro Plads on 14 November and Rådhuspladsen on 11 December. Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv and Christiania haven't announced 2026 dates yet (checked 10 October 2026).
Which Christmas market is closest to Nyhavn?
Nyhavn's own, on the quay. Next comes Kongens Nytorv, a two-minute walk from Nyhavn 1, and Højbro Plads nine minutes away.
Do the Christmas markets in Copenhagen charge entry?
Only Tivoli, from DKK 210 for everyone aged 8 and over. The markets in Nyhavn, on Kongens Nytorv, Højbro Plads, Nytorv and Gammeltorv and Rådhuspladsen are free to wander.
Is there a Christmas market in Nyhavn in 2026?
The dates haven't been announced yet (checked 10 October 2026). In 2025 the stalls stood along the quay from 31 October to 28 December.
