2nd ADVENT events Dec. 3-6

Christmas Market at Torvet

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:
Thursday, December 3, 12:00-19:00
Friday, December 4, 12:00–17:30
Saturday, December 5, 10:00–16:00
Sunday, December 6, 10:00–16:00

Location: The square

FREE

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

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.

Journeymen at the Square

The journeymen will host activities for children.

Time: Saturday, December 5, 10:00–15:00

FREE

Barrel Organ Player

Barrel organ music at the square.

Time: Saturday, December 5, 11:00–12:00

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, 10:00–16:00
Sunday, December 6, 10:00–16:00

Location: The Old Town Hall, Von Støckens Plads

FREE ENTRY

A Sea of Christmas
at the Wadden Sea Centre

Christmas finds, flea markets and hidden treasures
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

Find out more at www.vadehavscentret.dk

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

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, 12:00–13:00 and 14:00–15:00

FREE

Ribe Chamber Choir’s Christmas Concert

This traditional concert in the run-up to Christmas always attracts a large and enthusiastic audience. The programme features both well-known and lesser-known choral works.

Conductor: Cathedral Cantor Jonas Hunt

Time: Saturday, December 5, 16:00-17:00

Price: DKK 100

Guided Christmas Elf Tour (Nissetur)

Join the Ribe Guides on a hunt for traces of Christmas elves in Ribe’s historic streets. Where did the elves live, and who were they?

Time: Sunday, December 6, 10:00-11:00

Price: DKK 100 per person aged 12 and over. Children under 12 go free.

Book tickets at www.ribeguider.dk

Scouts

The Scouts will be at the Cathedral Square with various activities for children.

Time: Sunday, December 6, 11:00–15:00

FREE

VelLyd – Vocal Trio Performs Around Town

VelLyd is a professional vocal trio whose warm harmonies, musical interplay and atmospheric singing create special moments for any occasion.

Time: Sunday, December 6, 14:00-16:00

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.