1st ADVENT events Nov. 28th-30th

Program for 1st Advent

Get an overview of all the activities happening during the weekend of November 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2025.

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, November 28th: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, November 29th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 30th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 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.

Tid:
Friday, November 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 29, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Weis Stue

FREE

Wake Up Santa Claus
Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 AM

Santa Claus will be woken up at 10:00 AM at the Square by Hotel Dagmar. Come and help wake up Santa and watch the grand Christmas tree light up. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and cookies from 9:30 AM while the Elf Band plays delightful Christmas music.

Time: Saturday, November 29, 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: The square

FREE

Taste the Christmas Spirit

Come and indulge in a variety of delicious treats and take in the aromas of handcrafted specialties made with love and dedication. The selection includes delightful Christmas flavors such as beer, coffee, honey, cheese, chocolate, Christmas salami, cakes, and much more—perfect to bring home for a cozy holiday season.

Time:
Saturday, November 29, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Processionsgangen

Barrel Organ Player

Barrel organ music at the square.

Time: Saturday, November 29, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

FREE

Christmas Train Futte

Take a free ride around the city with the little train Futte.

Time:
Saturday, November 29, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 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, November 29, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Sted: 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, November 29, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

FREE