Scandinavia · CHRISTMAS
The 9 best christmas experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join a local English-speaking guide for three hours around Copenhagen’s Christmas sights, treats, and traditions. Meet by Flying Tiger near Torvehallerne, taste æbleskiver, gingerbread, gløgg, and julebryg, then finish with a Danish Christmas game at a Taphouse in Lavendelstræde.
“The tour was perfect. Theresa did an outstanding job!! Thank you again!!”
Walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide, hear about Swedish Christmas customs, sample traditional sweets, see Stockholm’s holiday lights, and finish with gingerbread and mulled wine at Kungsträdgården. Groups are capped at 10, and guides may include Loredana, Ana, or Frankie.
“The guide was fairly good. Group size was manageable. We struggled to find the guide at the start an had to call. Another couple had the same issue. May need to consider a better starting point. Calling it a food experience is a stretch. We sampled 2 treats that were not fresh but came from a supermarket packet out of guide's backpack (ie biscuits). Glogg was actually quite nice. Disappointed the Christmas markets were closed. This was not easily identified in the booking that this would not be included.”
Spend three hours exploring Copenhagen’s Christmas customs with an English-speaking local guide. Taste Danish treats, Christmas beer, and gløgg, visit TorvehallerneKBH and a market near Christiansborg, then join a gift game. Guides such as Therese and Karoline have led past tours.
“Great tour - fun way to learn Christmas traditions and some history. The game at the end was very fun! Would definitely recommend!”
Walk from Stortorget through Stockholm’s Old Town and beyond, learning Swedish Christmas customs from guides such as Angie. Enjoy non-alcoholic glögg and sweets, see festive lights and a giant Christmas tree, then finish at Kungsträdgården.
“The Christmas mark was NOT open - false advertisement :( But our guide was knowledgeable and very nice. We had already explored the areas she took us to so it was a little bit of a waste of time, but we did enjoy the information.”
Take a two-hour private walk from the Nobel Peace Center through Aker Brygge, City Hall, Karl Johans gate, and the Royal Palace. You’ll hear about Lille Julaften and Julebord, visit Spikersuppa Christmas market, and taste Norwegian gløgg. The route is outdoors, so dress warmly.
Meet your local guide outside Stockholm’s Nobel Museum for a small-group walk through Old Town’s Christmas markets and lights. Learn about Swedish traditions, the Dalarna toy horse, tomten, and Lucia, then sample festive treats and receive a list of authentic souvenir shops.
“Nice and warm guide. Interesting information about Christmas traditions.”
Join a private English-speaking guide for a two-hour Christmas walk from Tivoli Gardens to Kongens Nytorv. Expect fairy lights, holiday markets, Danish treats, gløgg, city history, and a flexible format suited to families and small groups.
“We really enjoyed this Christmas tour of Copenhagen city, seeing awesome local traditions and we also ate some local Danish food delicacies. The baked apple was delicious. Tivoli Gardens was decorated with so many Christmas trees and lights and it was quite a sight to see. Our thanks to the tour guide, without whom this tour would not have been so much of fun and frolic.”
Spend three hours walking Stockholm’s decorated center with a private local host. You’ll see Christmas light displays, browse festive markets, and get a hot chocolate, mulled wine, or soft drink. Fayez is a standout host, but your guide and route depend on your interests.
“It is a very historical. , detailed walk through the old city and sights through Stockholm! He is an excellent guide who has extensive knowledge about Stockholm. He is also very well read and brings his knowledge in from his book readings and experience through alll his travel.”
Join a private guide for a two-hour Christmas walk from the National Theatre to the Oslo Opera House. See two seasonal market areas, sip traditional gløgg, pass the cathedral and Ostbanehallen, and finish with Oslo Fjord views. Pickup is available from a central hotel or the National Theatre.
“We had a great time visiting this Christmas market. The lights as well as the Ferris wheel and the ice rink make the atmosphere magical. You can easily eat and drink on site. On the other hand, there were no stands offering more handicrafts.Auto-translated”
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