What’s Open/ Closed During Christmas and New Year in Copenhagen?
Planning a trip to Copenhagen during Christmas and New Year? You need to know this!
Many attractions in Copenhagen close or change their opening hours during the Christmas holidays, especially on December 24, 25, and 26, as well as December 31 and January 1.
Christmas is an important holiday in Denmark, and many Danes spend these days celebrating with family and close friends. So, it’s no surprise that some attractions take a break, too.
You don’t want to arrive at a place only to find it closed!
If you’re visiting Copenhagen towards the end of December, it’s worth checking which attractions are open and which are closed so you can plan your days and make the most of your trip.
Living in Copenhagen and as a traveler myself, I know how important it is to plan ahead during the holiday season.
So, I’ve put together this guide to attractions open and closed in Copenhagen over Christmas and New Year, including their holiday opening hours, to help you plan your visit without any surprises.
Attractions Open/ Closed During Christmas and New Year in Copenhagen
This is one of the most frequently asked questions in my Facebook community group.
So, I’ve personally checked the official websites of each attraction and updated their opening dates for Christmas and New Year, especially for you, my readers.
Before heading out, check the opening hours of the attractions you want to visit, especially if you’re planning to explore on December 24, 25, 26, 31, or January 1.
| Attractions | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 31 | Jan 1 |
| Tivoli Gardens | Open (11:00 – 22:00) | Closed | Open (11:00 – 23:00) | Open (11:00 – 23:00) | Open (11:00 – 00:00) | Open (11:00 – 23:00) |
| Stromma Canal Tours | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Rosenborg Castle | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) | Closed | Closed | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) | Closed | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) |
| The Round Tower | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 15:00) | Closed |
| Home of Carlsberg | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed |
| The National Museum | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| Amalienborg Museum | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) | Closed | Closed | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) | Open (tickets are sold with a time slot) |
| Natural History Museum of Denmark | Open (10:00 – 21:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Palm House including the Butterfly House | Open (08:30 – 15:30) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Botanical Garden | Open (08:30 – 16:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Planetarium | Open (09.30 – 20.00) | Closed | Closed | Open (09.30 – 20.30) | Closed | Open (12:00 – 19:00) |
| Cisternerne | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| SMK – The National Gallery of Denmark | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (Special opening hours) | Closed | Closed |
| Copenhagen Zoo | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) |
| Experimentarium | Open (9:30 – 17:00) | Open (9:30 – 14:00) | Open (9:30 – 17:00) | Open (9:30 – 17:00) | Open (9:30 – 14:00) | Open (9:30 – 17:00) |
| Museum of Illusions | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) |
| Church of Our Saviour Tower | Open (09:00 to 20:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (09:00 to 20:00) | Open (09:00 to 15:30) | Closed |
| Danish Architecture Center (DAC) | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Museum of Copenhagen | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 20:00) | Closed |
| Design Museum Denmark | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed |
| National Aquarium Denmark (Den Blå Planet) | Open (10:00 – 21:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 21:00) | Open (10:00 – 21:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 21:00) |
| Christiansborg – The Royal Stables | Open (13:30 – 16:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (13:30 – 16:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Christiansborg – The Royal Reception Rooms | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Closed |
| Christiansborg – The Royal Kitchen | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Closed |
| Christiansborg – The Ruins under Christiansborg Palace | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Closed |
| Thorvaldsens Museum | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Glyptoteket | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 15:00) | Closed |
| Enigma – Museum of Communication | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Danish War Museum | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| The Museum of Danish Resistance | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| The Workers Museum | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| IKONO Copenhagen | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 19:00) | Open (10:00 – 19:00) | Open (10:00 – 18:00) | Open (10:00 – 19:00) |
| North Atlantic House | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (12:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| Copenhagen Contemporary | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Medicinsk Museion | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Kunsthal Charlottenborg | Open (11:00 – 19:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| The Danish Jewish Museum | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| The Black Diamond | Open (08:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Hirschsprung Collection | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| David Collection | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| Nikolaj Art Gallery | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Open (11:00 – 18:00) |
| Bakken | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Open (10:00 – 17:00) |
| Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebæk | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (11:00 – 18:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Kronborg Castle, Helsingør | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingør | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Museum Ordrupgaard, Gentofte | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Roskilde Cathedral, Roskilde | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Closed | Open (13:00 – 16:00) | Open (13:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (13:00 – 16:00) |
| Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Open (10:00 – 16:00) |
| Roskilde Museum, Roskilde | Open (10:00 – 16:00) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Karen Blixen Museum, Hørsholm | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Arken Museum of Contemporary Art, Ishøj | Open (11:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed | Open (10:00 – 17:00) | Closed | Closed |
| Open Air Museum, Lyngby | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Open (10:00 – 14:00) | Closed | Closed |
Although I’ve verified the information, it’s always best to check the official websites for exact timings, as there may be last-minute changes.
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Restaurants Open/ Closed During Christmas and New Year
Finding restaurants open during Christmas in Copenhagen can be challenging, as most Danish restaurants are closed and those that are open usually require reservations well in advance..
Most Danish bakeries in Copenhagen, including Juno, are also closed during these days.
Restaurants inside Tivoli are open on December 25 and 26, as well as during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. But will be very crowded. Better to reserve your table for assured spot.
I recommend trying international restaurants such as Hard Rock Café or Amalfi Italian Restaurant. Most Asian restaurants are also open and usually accept walk-ins during Christmas and New Year.
Google is your friend! Filter restaurants using the “Open now” option to find a handful of places near you.
Food Markets Open and Closed During Christmas and New Year
- TorvehallerneKBH: Closed from December 24–26 and on January 1. Open on New Year’s Eve from 10:00 to 15:00.
- Broens Street Food: All food stalls are closed on December 31. Open on all other days from 12:00 to 20:00.
- Reffen: Closed for winter from November to February.
- Tivoli Food Hall: Closed on December 24. Open on other days in December and January. Opening hours: 11:00–22:00, Monday to Sunday.
Coop 365 supermarkets stay open throughout the year. However, only a few 7-Eleven and Circle K stores remain open during the Christmas holidays in Copenhagen. Check your nearest store for its exact opening hours.
Are Copenhagen Christmas Markets Open During Christmas?
No. Most Christmas markets in Copenhagen close a few days before Christmas, usually around December 21, and pack everything up before the holidays.
The only place where you can still experience Christmas stalls and festive vibes during Christmas is Tivoli Gardens.
Final Thoughts: What is Open/ Closed in Copenhagen During Christmas and New Year
Planning ahead is the best way to make the most of your Christmas and New Year trip to Copenhagen.
While some attractions close for the holidays, there are still places to visit and things to do during this time.
I hope this guide helps you plan your Christmas in Copenhagen itinerary and enjoy your time in the city during the holiday season.
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