Winter vacation in Ebeltoft – open shops, experiences and activities

February 7-15

During the winter holidays, the shops in Ebeltoft are open and the city offers lots of life, shopping and experiences for the whole family.
The winter holiday program is put together by the city’s shops, workshops and cultural actors.

When you visit Ebeltoft during the winter holidays, you can combine shopping in the local shops with creative activities, children’s experiences, open workshops, cozy events and not least delicious dining experiences. The program gives you good reasons to explore the city, shop locally and experience all that Ebeltoft has to offer – also outside the high season.

On this page we have compiled an overview of winter holiday activities in Ebeltoft so you can easily plan your visit and make the most of your vacation – whether you come as a family, couple or weekend getaway.

Important info

Open shops, cafes and restaurants in the city.
Some activities have limited space and require booking.
Book your place via Go-Syddjurs or via the links in the text.

The big treasure hunt in Kvickly Ebeltoft

February 7-14

Take the kids on The Big Treasure Hunt at Kvickly Ebeltoft – a fun and free winter holiday activity inside the store.

Treasure hunt every day from Saturday 7/2 to Saturday 14/2
If you guess the word of the day, you win:

A prize
One entry in the pool for the grand prize, which will be drawn on Sunday. 15/2

How to participate:

Get your tax card in Kvickly Ebeltoft
Go on a treasure hunt in the store
Fill in the card and guess the word of the day
Hand in your tax card and enter the draw

For kids – all days February 7-15 at GLAS

Biennale for kids – guided tour for children at 10.00
Krea on Glass – make a stained glass mosaic from fine glass pieces
Beading workshop – make a unique bracelet with handmade glass beads from Murano

Experience live workshops and local actors

Guest artist Marie Retpen is blowing glass at Pust Glasværksted in week 7 – stop by and see the craft up close.
Unusual Flødeboller offers sweet temptations during the winter holidays
Make your own lollipop in Molsbolsjer’s cookery
- Monday-Friday 9.00-15.00
- Applies to both week 7 and 8

Winter vacation at Maltfabrikken

During the winter holidays, Maltfabrikken offers workshops and concerts that complement the commercial life and experiences in Ebeltoft. The activities are aimed at both creative souls and music lovers and are ideal to combine with shopping and café visits in the city.

Workshop: Put your yarn stash to work

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 14:00-17:15

Snedkeriet, Nørrebakke 1A (entrance from Skindergade)
Price: DKK 375. | Max. 20 participants

Do you have a yarn warehouse full of possibilities – but don’t have an overview?
In this inspiring workshop you will learn how to organize your yarn, understand yarn measurements and get more joy and value out of what you already have. The workshop is led by Bettina Sørensen from Furie Design and is aimed at both new and experienced knitters.

Requires registration:
https://maltfabrikken.dk/kalender/#event-15816

Concert: Ariel Posen (CAN)

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Kulturloftet, Maltfabrikken
Standing concert

Experience top-class roots, blues and soul when Ariel Posen visits Maltfabrikken. With his personal guitar playing and strong vocals, he moves elegantly between rock, Americana and R&B. A concert for both dedicated music lovers and curious winter vacationers.

Requires registration:
https://maltfabrikken.dk/kalender/#event-16036

Concert: Knudsen meets Sandberg – Nordic jazz in a class of its own

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 20:00

BrewPub, Maltfabrikken

Experience a rare meeting between two prominent profiles in Nordic jazz:
Niclas Knudsen and Mathias Sandberg.
An atmospheric evening of swinging, groovy and atmospheric music – perfect as part of a weekend in Ebeltoft.

Requires registration:
https://maltfabrikken.dk/kalender/#event-16390

Winter vacation at Fregatten Jylland

February 7-15
Free admission for children up to 17 years old

Take the whole family on board Frigate Jutland during the winter holidays and experience life on one of the world’s largest wooden warships. Follow in the footsteps of the young sailors, explore the ship’s impressive engineering and feel the wings of history as the cannons thunder.

From the royal saloon to the cramped quarters of the decks, the frigate tells the story of the crew’s hard life and the dramatic events of the 19th century that shaped Denmark.

A great stop during your winter vacation that can easily be combined with shopping, café visits and other exciting activities in Ebeltoft.

Day program during the winter break
(Valid all days 7-15 February)

10.30 – Shut up, pace and direction – the lives of young sailors
Storytelling for the whole family at the frigate square
11.00 – The ship that would not sink
Introduction to the survivor Jutland and the Battle of Heligoland 1864
11.30 – Ready to fire!
Gun show – join Denmark’s last sea battle on the weather deck
12.05 – Twist, tighten and knock
Workshop: Twist your own sailor rope in the rope shop
13.00 – Shut up, pace and direction – the lives of young sailors
Storytelling for the whole family
14.30 – Ready to fire!
Gun show on the weather deck

Program day by day at GLAS

Saturday, February 7 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: Biennale for kids – guided tour for children
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass – glass mosaic
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Follow the work in Glass WORKSHOP
14.00-15.00: Craft & Design Biennale – guided tour

Sunday, February 8 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: Biennale for kids – guided tour for children
10.00-17.00: Biennale + brunch at Brasserie 1864
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Follow the work in Glass WORKSHOP
14.00-15.00: Guided tour of the Biennale

Monday, February 9 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Jellyfish in glass – Glass WORKSHOP
11.00-15.00: Weaving workshop pop-up
14.00-15.00: Guided tour of the Biennale

Tuesday, February 10 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Cast your own hand in glass
11.00-15.00: Weaving workshop pop-up
13.00-14.00: Talk – ceramicist Malene Hartmann Rasmussen
14.00-15.00: Guided tour of the Biennale

Wednesday, February 11 | Open 10.00-21.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Watch the Mole Vase being blown into glass WORKSHOP
11.00-15.00: Weaving workshop pop-up
14.00-15.00: Guided tour of the Biennale
17.00-21.00: Evening open at Glas – bubbles and soft music

Thursday, February 12 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Sandblast your own drinking glass
10.00-16.00: Glass WORKSHOP – Laura Sonne
11.00-15.00: Weaving workshop pop-up
14.00-15.00: Guided tour
16.00-17.00: Artist talk – Laura Sonne

Friday, February 13 | Open 10.00-22.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Sandblast your own drinking glass
10.00-15.00: Glass WORKSHOP
11.00-15.00: Weaving workshop pop-up
14.00-15.00: Guided tour
19.00-22.00: Art & Cocktails – Friday bar and lecture

Saturday, February 14 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Loving Work in Glass WORKSHOP – Valentine’s Day
14.00-15.00: Guided tour

Sunday, February 15 | Open 10.00-17.00

10.00-11.00: The Biennale for kids
10.00-17.00: Biennale + brunch at Brasserie 1864
10.00-17.00: Krea on Glass
10.00-17.00: Beading workshop
10.00-16.00: Follow the work in Glass WORKSHOP
14.00-15.00: Guided tour