Easter in Ebeltoft 2026 – Experiences for the whole family

Look forward to Easter in Ebeltoft Town, where cozy cobblestone streets, exciting attractions and lots of activities set the scene for a very special holiday. In Ebeltoft, we’re open when many others are closed – and we welcome locals and visitors alike to an atmospheric Easter filled with experiences for children and adults.

On this page we’ve gathered the best activities in Ebeltoft at Easter – from maritime adventures on Fregatten Jylland to creative workshops at GLAS and cozy experiences around the city and harbor. Whether you’re into culture, shopping, family activities or just want to enjoy spring in one of Denmark’s most beautiful market towns, Ebeltoft is the perfect choice for your Easter vacation.

Bring the family, discover the town’s many shops, cafés and attractions – and experience the very special Easter atmosphere in Ebeltoft.

Activities during Easter

Open shops and activities in the city and harbor

Ebeltoft is buzzing with life at Easter – and the town’s shops are ready to welcome you. The shops are open and look forward to welcoming you with good service, smiles and an extra experience.

In Ebeltoft you’ll find shops of all kinds – from fashion for both men and women, specialty shops with art and interiors, sports and leisure, exciting art workshops and not least delicious cafés and restaurants. There’s something for everyone, and a walk through the city is an experience in itself.

Easter kicks off on Maundy Thursday with an opening speech in front of the Old Town Hall

Ebeltoft Handelsstandsforening kicks off the Easter activities on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 12:15, where we have invited city council member, Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos (C), to come and give the opening speech. Meet her and the traditional watchmen in front of the Old Town Hall.

Experiences in the city and on the harbor on April 2-5, 2026

Join Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos (C) and the traditional watchmen in front of the Old Town Hall when she kicks off the Easter activities with her opening speech at 12:15
The Easter Bunny spreads smiles around the city
The scales walk from the Old Town Hall April 2-5 at 12, 1 and 2 pm
Steve Hart plays music in the streets on Friday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th 11:30-15
Alfredo the clown takes to the streets April 2-5
Open shops and restaurants in the city and on the harbor
Creative workshops and exhibitions at GLAS
“Come and paint an Easter egg” at Maltfabrikken throughout Easter (price: DKK 100)
Free admission for children at Fregatten Jylland
Greeting letter competition for the kids – win a gift card to LegeKæden Ebeltoft
Open art workshops – get up close to the glassblowers

Children’s Easter letter competition
Take a break during the Easter holidays and get creative at home or at the cottage – and take part in our Easter letter competition!

Make your own beautiful Easter letter and enter the draw for 3 gift cards of DKK 300 to LegeKæden Ebeltoft. It’s a fun activity for children and a great opportunity to let your creativity loose and come down to the city to decorate your letters in one of the shops where you drop them off.

How to participate:

Cut out a guest letter
Enter name and phone number of
Drop it off at one of the stores

Artiskokken – Thiele Briller – LegeKæden – Unusual flødeboller – GadeSko

We’ll draw a winner on Wednesday, April 8 – the winner will be notified directly.

Open shops and activities in the city and harbor

Ebeltoft is buzzing with life at Easter – and the town’s shops are ready to welcome you. The shops are open and look forward to welcoming you with good service, smiles and an extra experience.

In Ebeltoft you’ll find shops of all kinds – from fashion for both men and women, specialty shops with art and interiors, sports and leisure, exciting art workshops and not least delicious cafés and restaurants. There’s something for everyone, and a walk through the city is an experience in itself.

Easter kicks off on Maundy Thursday with an opening speech in front of the Old Town Hall

Ebeltoft Handelsstandsforening kicks off the Easter activities on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 12:15, where we have invited city council member, Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos (C), to come and give the opening speech. Meet her and the traditional watchmen in front of the Old Town Hall.

Experiences in the city and on the harbor on April 2-5, 2026

Join Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos (C) and the traditional watchmen in front of the Old Town Hall when she kicks off the Easter activities with her opening speech at 12:15
The Easter Bunny spreads smiles around the city
The scales walk from the Old Town Hall April 2-5 at 12, 1 and 2 pm
Steve Hart plays music in the streets on Friday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th 11:30-15
Alfredo the clown takes to the streets April 2-5
Open shops and restaurants in the city and on the harbor
Creative workshops and exhibitions at GLAS
“Come and paint an Easter egg” at Maltfabrikken throughout Easter (price: DKK 100)
Free admission for children at Fregatten Jylland
Greeting letter competition for the kids – win a gift card to LegeKæden Ebeltoft
Open art workshops – get up close to the glassblowers

Children’s Easter letter competition
Take a break during the Easter holidays and get creative at home or at the cottage – and take part in our Easter letter competition!

Make your own beautiful Easter letter and enter the draw for 3 gift cards of DKK 300 to LegeKæden Ebeltoft. It’s a fun activity for children and a great opportunity to let your creativity loose and come down to the city to decorate your letters in one of the shops where you drop them off.

How to participate:

Cut out a guest letter
Enter name and phone number of
Drop it off at one of the stores

Artiskokken – Thiele Briller – LegeKæden – Unusual flødeboller – GadeSko

We’ll draw a winner on Wednesday, April 8 – the winner will be notified directly.

The Frigate Jylland

Free spring break for kids – March 28 to April 6

Take the family to Frigate Jutland and experience life on board one of the largest wooden warships of the 19th century.

Experience during the Easter holidays:
Take the family to Frigate Jutland during the Easter holidays and experience life on board one of the world’s largest wooden warships from the 1800s. There’s a wealth of experiences for young and old alike – from dramatic stories to cannon battles and hands-on activities.

Among other things, you can:

Follow the lives of young sailors
Experience the history of the Battle of Heligoland 1864
Hear and feel a real cannon being fired
Participate in Denmark’s last naval battle
Twist your own sailor rope
Explore with code hunt and flags

Children and young people up to the age of 17 are admitted free of charge.

Daily program (all days):

10.30: Shut up, pace and direction – the lives of young sailors
11.00: The ship that wouldn’t sink
11.30: Ready to launch! – Denmark’s last naval battle
12.05: Workshop in the rope shop
13.00: Shut up, pace and direction – the lives of young sailors
14.30: Ready to launch! – Denmark’s last naval battle

Read more about prices and opening hours at
fregatten-jylland.dk

GLAS – The Museum of Glass Art

Krea workshop – make solar collectors from recycled glass
Join a creative workshop where children and adults can make beautiful solar collectors in colorful glass with teacher Karin Tvilum.
When? 31 March and 2 April

Kids tour – What is This, an Exhibition for Ants!
Explore 194 miniature glass works in a fun and different exhibition for the whole family.
When? March 30, 31 and April 1

Love for the collection – speed date with glass art
Meet intermediaries and experience their favorite works in a lively and personal tour.
When? April 1st

Artist talk with glassblower Lærke Laura Nielsen
Experience the artist in the workshop and hear about her work, inspiration and design process.
When? April 2nd

Art & Brunch – Brasserie 1864 and GLAS
Start the day with brunch and continue with an art experience like no other.
When? 29 March and 5 April