4th ADVENT events Dec. 18-20
Program for 4th Advent
Get an overview of all the activities taking place on the weekend of December 18, 19, and 20, 2026.
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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 18, 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, December 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 20, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, December 21, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 22, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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 18, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 19, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Weis Stue
FREE
Après-ski at the Square
DJ Fitz will set the perfect mood with music and lights – and, of course, there will be treats for the taste buds. HoHoHo!
Time: Friday, December 18, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The party continues at Navergaarden by Stenbohus until 11:30 p.m.
Barrel Organ Player
Barrel organ music at the square.
Time: Saturday, December 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
Christmas Train Futte
Take a free ride around the city with the little train Futte.
Time:
Saturday, December 19, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, December 20, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Start/stop: The square
FREE
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 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The square
FREE
Christmas Music in the City
The Christmas spirit spreads through Ribe’s pedestrian street with music by Kragh Møller Band or Nissebandet.
Time:
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE
Christmas Parade
Bring the kids and enjoy the magnificent Christmas parade through the streets of Ribe, featuring a marching band, Santa Claus, playful elf children, and horses.
Time: Sunday, December 20, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: From føtex to the Cathedral and back
Christmas Advent Calendar in Ribe
Adress
Sct. Nicolaj Gade 1, 6760 Ribe
Phone
+45 93 90 10 21
info@ribehandel.dk