Christmas in Kerteminde – See the Upcoming Activities

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Visits Munkebo

28 November 2025

The town watchman of Kerteminde Municipality welcomes Santa and the elf children at the harbour.

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Christmas Crafts at Munkebo Library

29 November 2025, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

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Create Your Own Christmas Decorations at Købmandsgaarden in Kerteminde

29 November 2025, 3:00 PM

With inspiration from Bendix Florist

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Christmas Market at Nybro Orchard

29–30 November 2025, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

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Christmas Day at Kerteminde Marina

30 November 2025

Join a magical Christmas day at Kerteminde Marina! Bring the family for a day full of Christmas spirit, elf treasure hunts, delicious food, hot drinks, and cozy activities for both children and adults.

Program (times may vary slightly):

2:00–6:00 PM: Open house and Christmas fun throughout the marina:

• Fjord & Bælt offers popcorn with seaweed.

• Sailing and Kayak Clubs host an open house with mulled wine, apple pancakes, coffee, and Christmas treats.

• NyForm welcomes the magical Christmas car and polar bears and offers great Christmas deals.

• Egmose delights with offers and Christmas treats.

• Anchor spreads the scent of Christmas all day. Enjoy a tasty lunch, freshly brewed coffee, spiced winter punch, and warm apple pancakes.

1:00–6:00 PM: In Anchor’s Christmas tent, enjoy Christmas atmosphere with the smell of grilled sausages, apple pancakes, hot drinks, cold beer, and soft drinks.

2:00–4:00 PM: Christmas jazz sets the perfect December mood.

3:00–5:00 PM: Elf treasure hunt for children. Find elves at the Sailing Club, Kayak Club, Egmose, NyForm, Fjord & Bælt, SuperBrugsen, and Anchor. Lots of prizes to win

5:00 PM: Santa sails from the fishing harbour to Anchor, followed by illuminated kayaks and boats.

5:30 PM: Santa arrives in front of Anchor. Christmas lights and the Christmas tree are lit, and we sing Christmas songs together. Santa also hands out goodie bags to all children.

6:00 PM: Winners of the elf treasure hunt are announced.

Christmas Concert at Langeskov School, Bakken Dept.

30 November 2025, 2:00–3:30 PM – Lindø Concert Band

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Christmas Tree Party in Troelskærsalen, Munkebo

30 November 2025
Organised by DH Kerteminde for people with physical or mental disabilities.

Kerteminde Church Opens the Christmas Calendar

1–24 December 2025

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Competitions in Kerteminde Shops

From 1 December 2025
Competition with prizes worth 25,000 DKK sponsored by members of Kerteminde City Association.

We Sing in Christmas at Købmandsgaarden in Kerteminde

3 December 2025, 6:00 PM

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Christmas Concert at Johannes Larsen Museum

3 December 2025, 7:00 PM

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CHRISTMAS DAYS AND CHRISTMAS MARKET IN KERTEMINDE

6–7 December 2025

Saturday, 6/12, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM: Kerteminde Town
Sunday, 7/12, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM: Kerteminde Town

DON’T MISS:

• Christmas market at Andresens Købmandsgaard

• Stalls at Torvet

• Kerteminde Summer Revue

• Christmas kiss or hug of the year

• Christmas tour with the town watchman

• Christmas room at Østfyn Museums

• Kids’ crafts

• Decorate your Christmas cake

• Visit from Santa Claus

• Christmas gifts and decorations

• Gløgg and many other treats

• Christmas movies

• And much more

Program Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM:

• 10:00 AM: Stalls and Christmas market open

• 10:00 AM: Community room opens (“Decorate a Christmas cake”, gløgg, reindeer crafts)

• 10:00 AM: Christmas room in the old pet shop opens (closes 3:00 PM)

• 10:00 AM: Competition “Christmas kiss or hug of the year” starts (info at Krammehjertet at Andresens Købmandsgaard, Saturday)

• 10:00 AM: Drawing competition in the bookstore (Saturday)

• 10:00 AM: Shops open (many close at 5:00 PM)

• 11:00 AM: Santa arrives at the industrial harbour and rides to the town centre by horse carriage

• XX (surprise pop-up): Kerteminde Summer Revue performs (Saturday only)

• 2:00 PM: Christmas film “Musenes Jul” at Kerteminde Cinema

• 4:00 PM: Winner of the drawing competition announced

• 6:00 PM: Christmas film “Last Christmas” at Kerteminde Cinema

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Jazzy Christmas Concert at Lundsgaard Estate

6–7 December 2025

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• Sunday: Tickets

Christmas Movies at Kerteminde Cinema

6–7 December 2025

• “Musenes Jul” 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM both days

• “Last Christmas” 6:00 PM both days

Advent Concert with String Trio Trinika

7 December 2025, 4:00 PM at Dalby Church

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Kerteminde Cinema shows The Nutcracker

8 December 2025

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Lucia Parade at Langeskov Center

12 December 2025, 5:00 PM – The Green Girl Scouts

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Theatre Performance “Juleballaden” at Munkebo Library

13 December 2025

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Theatre Performance “Alle tiders jul” at Kerteminde Amateur Theatre

12–14 December 2025

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Children’s Christmas Performance at Lundsgaard Estate

14 December 2025, 3:00 PM

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Christmas Concert with Kirsten Siggaard at Hotel Skovpavillonen

14 December 2025, 4:00 PM

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Christmas Concert with The Funen Chamber Choir

16 December 2025, 7:30 PM at Kerteminde Church

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The Christmas lights are switched on and small Christmas trees decorate the town of Kerteminde

On November 1, 2025

 

The Christmas tree is switched on at the Town Square in Kerteminde

On November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Program:

5:40 PM: The Lindø Orchestra warms up with Christmas melodies
6:00 PM: The Christmas tree at the Town Square is switched on by Mayor Kasper E. Olesen

Additionally, the day and evening offer:

• Letter hunt for children in the shop windows of the town. Treasure maps with rules are handed out from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM at Twenty20 in Langegade and are returned there as well. All participating children receive a delicious treat bag from Spar.

• The church plays Christmas music and carols and offers cookies and coffee.

• The barrel organ player creates atmosphere in the town streets.

• The Waffle House is ready with its cart.

• Shops are open until 7:00 PM.

 

Christmas opening hours and festive atmosphere at Høkeren in Kerteminde

From November 14 to December 23, 2025

 

The Christmas tree is switched on and Santa Claus visits Langeskov

On November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Santa Claus hands out candy bags and much more.

 

Christmas concert at Rynkeby Church

On November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM

 

Christmas market at Viby Brugs

On November 22–23, 2025 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM