2nd ADVENT events Dec. 4-6
Program for 2nd Advent
Get an overview of all the activities taking place on the weekend of December 4, 5, and 6, 2026.
Subject to changes and printing errors.
Christmas Market
Experience the authentic Christmas market at Torvet, featuring charming wooden cabins selling a variety of festive goods. Take home beautiful Christmas decorations and ornaments, indulge in delicious treats at the Glühwein bar, and satisfy your cravings at the different food stalls. Some of the cozy cabins are open daily, offering glühwein, æbleskiver (Danish pancake puffs), roasted almonds, klejner (traditional Danish fried pastries). The remaining cabins are open on weekends.
Time:
Friday, December 4, 12:00–17:30
Saturday, December 5, 10:00–16:00
Sunday, December 6, 10:00–16:00
Location: The square
Night Watchman’s Tour
Take a walk with the night watchman through the old streets of Ribe and listen to his stories and songs about Ribe and the past.
Time:
Friday, December 4, 16:00–17:00
Saturday, December 5, 16:00–17:00
Location: Weis Stue
FREE
Journeymen at the Square
The journeymen will host activities for children.
Time: Saturday, December 5, 10:00–15:00
FREE
Roll Beeswax Candles at
The Museum Ribes Vikinger
Make your own candle with the museum Viking and hear one or two Viking stories. Limited number of spots available.
Tickets can be purchased at the museum.
Time: Saturday, December 5, 10:00–13:45
Location: The Museum Ribes Vikinger
Price: DKK 10.00 — for museum visitors only
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Barrel Organ Player
Barrel organ music at the square.
Time: Saturday, December 5, 11:00–12:00
FREE
Christmas Train Futte
Take a free ride around the city with the little train Futte.
Time:
Saturday, December 5, 11:00–13:00
Sunday, December 6, 11:00–13:00
Start/stop: The square
FREE
Christmas at the Old Town Hall
Visit the historic building and experience a bustling Christmas market filled with exciting crafts and hobbies that engage all your senses. Enjoy the scents, tastes, and sights of beautiful handmade items. Sample delicious treats and watch traditional crafts and handiwork come to life in this wonderful setting. Don’t miss out on this magical Christmas experience — there’s something for both children and adults!
Time:
Saturday, December 5, 11:00–16:00
Sunday, December 6, 11:00–16:00
Location: The Old Town Hall, Von Støckens Plads
FREE ENTRY
A Sea of Christmas Delights
at the Wadden Sea Centre
Christmas Treasures, Flea Market Finds, and Hidden Gems
We celebrate a sustainable Christmas with recycled and upcycled treasures, vintage and retro finds, antique Christmas decorations, festive table linens, traditional Danish Christmas elves (nisser), glass ornaments, books, and flea market discoveries with a story to tell.
Time:
Saturday, December 5, 10:00–16:00
Sunday, December 6, 10:00–16:00
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Experience the cozy Christmas atmosphere in Ribe from a horse-drawn carriage. Admire the beautiful Christmas lights that give Ribe’s streets an extraordinary holiday charm.
Time:
Saturday, December 5, 13:00–15:00
Sunday, December 6, 13:00–15:00
Location: The square
FREE
Christmas Music in the City
The Christmas spirit spreads through Ribe’s pedestrian street with music by Kragh Møller Band.
Time:
Saturday, December 5, 14:00–15:00
Sunday, December 6, 14:00–15:00
FREE
Scouts
The Scouts will be at the Cathedral Square with various activities for children.
Time: Sunday, December 6, 11:00–15:00
FREE
Big Band Ribe Christmas Concert
Big Band Ribe is ready to kick off the Christmas season with a repertoire bursting with swinging arrangements of festive Christmas classics. You’re guaranteed to get into the Christmas spirit, when the orchestra takes the stage at Ribe Cathedral School.
Time: Sunday, December 6, 15.00-17.00
Price: Tickets cost 100 kr. and can be purchased on Place2Book or at the door on the day of the event.
Christmas Advent Calendar in Ribe
Adress
Sct. Nicolaj Gade 1, 6760 Ribe
Phone
+45 93 90 10 21
info@ribehandel.dk