1st ADVENT events Nov. 27-29

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 27, 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 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.

Time:
Friday, November 27, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Weis Stue

FREE

Wake Up Santa Claus
Saturday, November 28 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 28, 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 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Processionsgangen (Processional Way opposite the Cathedral)

Rope Making for Children

Rope making is one of the world’s oldest crafts.
Make your own rope to take home with you.

Time:
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Toldboden, Overdammen 12

FREE

Barrel Organ Player

Barrel organ music at the square.

Time: Saturday, November 28, 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 28, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 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 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 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 Nissebandet or Kragh Møller Band.

Time:
Saturday, November 28, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

FREE