Christmas in Ebeltoft 2025 – experience the magical Christmas town
Look forward to an enchanting weekend when Christmas in Ebeltoft kicks off in earnest on November 15 and 16, 2025. The city will be transformed into an atmospheric Christmas village in Ebeltoft, where Christmas lights, cozy Christmas stalls and exciting activities create an experience for the whole family.
Saturday, November 15th
– 10-15: The city’s shops and the harbor are open.
– 10-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
– 14:00: The guards walk around the city spreading Christmas cheer.
– 15:00: Santa arrives at the harbor and helps light the city’s Christmas trees – a festive tradition that brings together young and old alike.
– All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
– Flagallé
Saturday, November 15th
- 10-15: The city’s shops and the harbor are open.
- 10-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
- 14:00: The guards walk around the city spreading Christmas cheer.
- 15:00: Santa arrives at the harbor and helps light the city’s Christmas trees – a festive tradition that brings together young and old alike.
- All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
- Flagallé
Sunday, November 16th
– 11-15: City shops and the harbor are open.
– 11-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
– At 12, 13 and 14: The scales make their rounds starting from City Hall. And Mrs. Claus hands out the candy in the streets.
– All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
– Flagallé
Sunday, November 16th
- 11-15: City shops and the harbor are open.
- 11-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
- At 12, 13 and 14: The scales make their rounds starting from City Hall. And Mrs. Claus hands out the candy in the streets.
- All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
- Flagallé
Saturday, November 22nd
– 11-15: City shops and the harbor are open.
– 11-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
– At 12, 13 and 14: The scales make their rounds starting from City Hall. And Mrs. Claus hands out treats in the streets.
– 14:00: Choirs entertain on Rådhustorvet and create a festive Christmas atmosphere.
– All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
– Flagallé
Saturday, November 22nd
- 11-15: City shops and the harbor are open.
- 11-15: The Christmas stalls on Rådhustorvet and at the harbor are ready with Christmas cheer and inspiration. There are also Christmas decorations in Fåborgs Gård.
- At 12, 13 and 14: The scales make their rounds starting from City Hall. And Mrs. Claus hands out treats in the streets.
- 14:00: Choirs entertain on Rådhustorvet and create a festive Christmas atmosphere.
- All day: GLASS – The Museum of Glass Art, Frigate Jylland and Maltfabrikken are open with creative workshops.
- Flagallé
Opening hours
Extended opening hours in December, see website https://www.ebeltoft.dk/info/aabningstider/
*Open until 20:00 on Friday, December 19:
A group of stores (Ebeltoft Guld og Sølv, Checkit, Cherie, Thomas Dahl, Hos Walter) have taken the initiative to stay open late on Friday, December 19th. More are on the way.
Christmas in Ebeltoft – support the local Christmas trade
An important part of Christmas in Ebeltoft is to create life in the city and strengthen local trade. When shops are open during the Christmas village, it’s not only to spread joy and Christmas spirit, but also to give visitors a unique opportunity to shop locally.
The cozy Christmas shopping in Ebeltoft is an experience in itself – you’ll find everything from unique gifts and Christmas decorations to local delicacies. When you visit the Christmas village in Ebeltoft, you’ll be supporting the many small shops, businesses and enthusiasts who keep traditions alive and create a vibrant city center.
A Christmas town with coziness and traditions
When you visit Christmas in Ebeltoft, you’ll experience much more than just Christmas shopping. The city’s historic charm combined with vibrant traditions make Ebeltoft a very special destination during the Christmas season. Whether you want to experience Santa’s arrival, enjoy a Christmas haircut, sing along to Christmas carols or enjoy a hot mulled wine at the Christmas stalls, the Christmas village in Ebeltoft is a place where the Christmas spirit flourishes.
Support the city’s Christmas lights
Hvis du vil støtte årets indsamling til julebelysningen kan du gøre det via MobilPay til 760506.
Everyone who has made a contribution before December 20 can participate in the competition on Facebook @ebeltoftby, where on 21.12.2025 we will draw four gift cards of DKK 500 to various shops in the city.
How to enter the competition
From November 15, there will be a post on Facebook (EbeltoftBy) where you can participate in the competition for the mentioned gift cards – regardless of when you sent your contribution in 2025.
All you have to do is leave a comment on the post telling us the date you donated and the postcode you’re from and you’ll be entered into the draw, which ends on December 20th.
For local businesses
By making a donation, you help the local businesses and Ebeltoft Handelsstandsforening to finance the Christmas lights.
Christmas is an important season for our local businesses in the city, and with a small contribution you can help keep the city sparkling and looking its best for Christmas shoppers. Together for our Ebeltoft!
You can support starting today via MobilPay to 760506.
Ebeltoft Trade Association
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