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Christmas in Vinterby Østerby

Østerby, a unique part of Skagen where history meets the present, is decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and Christmas is celebrated with singing, festive treats, and a large, beautiful Christmas tree by the Water Tower.

Jul i Skagen, Brøndums Hotel
Photo: Camilla Riis
Viggo Johansen: ”Glade Jul”, 1891
Photo: Viggo Johansen: ”Glade Jul”, 1891

The Christmas tree is lit in Østerby

Christmas in Skagen Østerby begins on 15 November 2025 at 3 p.m. The neighbourhood will be decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and everyone is invited to welcome Christmas with communal singing and Christmas treats, while a large, beautiful Christmas tree is lit at the Water Tower.
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Carl Locher: Vinternat ved fuldmåne
Photo: Skagens Museum© Carl Locher: Vinternat ved fuldmåne

Christmas Day in Skagen Østerby

On the last Saturday in November, the 29th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Østerby is transformed into an atmospheric Christmas wonderland.
Photo: Csaba Labancz