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Christmas opening hours in North Jutland

What’s open over Christmas? Where can you buy the last gifts before Christmas? Get a quick overview of Christmas opening hours.

Weihnachten in Frederikshavn
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Attractions

Kunsten Museum of Modern Art
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Kunsten – Museum of Modern Art

Kunsten is like a sculpture that seems to grow out of the green landscape, providing a beautiful setting for world-class visual art, an architectural gem with an exceptional collection of modern art.

Closed on 24, 25, and 31 December and 1 January.

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Kystmuseet Bangsbo
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Kystmuseet Bangsbo

Kystmuseet Bangsbo is located in the old manor house, which dates back to 1364.

Closed from 20. to 31. December.

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Nordsøen Oceanarium
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Nordsøen Oceanarium

Northern Europe’s largest aquarium offers exciting adventures beneath the ocean’s surface. Meet playful seals and schools of marine creatures.

Closed on 19-23 dec.+ 25. dec + 31. dec

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Skagens Museum
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Skagens Museum

Skagens Museum is an internationally renowned museum dedicated to the Skagen Painters, the artist colony that settled in Skagen in the 19th century, including P.S. Krøyer, Anna and Michael Ancher, and Laurits Tuxen, among others.

23.-26. december: Lukket
27.-30. december: Åbent kl. 10-16
31. december: lukket

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Springeren Maritimt Erlebniszentrum
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Springeren - Maritimt Oplevelsescenter

Springeren – Maritime Experience Center opens up a world full of maritime artifacts and experiences for the whole family.

Closed on 24–26 December and from 31. December to 1. January.

 

 

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Paar vor dem Utzon Center in Aalborg
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Utzon Center

Utzon Center in Aalborg is an experimental culture and knowledge center where architecture, design, art, and communication come together.

Closed on 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 31 December, as well as 1 January.

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Aalborg Zoo - Orangutang
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Aalborg Zoo

Christmas for all generations in truly unique surroundings. Take a magical, romantic light walk through the beautifully decorated garden and experience the zoo’s animals in the dark in a whole new way. Join a light walk through the Christmas-adorned grounds and meet the friendly Santa Claus.

Closed on 31. December.

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Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum
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Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum

Come and experience, among other things, the exhibition "Fabric for Thought". This annual exhibition at Frederikshavn Art Museum showcases contemporary Danish textile art and connects with Frederikshavn's proud textile heritage, including figures such as Erik Mortensen and the Alexandra School. 

Closed on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December, and 1 January.

 

 

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Restaurants Open During the Christmas Holidays

This is just a small selection - check out the restaurants webpages for opening hours

2takt Café og Brasserie
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2takt in Frederikshavn

They serve brunch, traditional Christmas lunch platters, Christmas menus, and many other delicious dishes. 

2takt is open between Christmas and New Year from 27 to 30 December.

Restaurant Emil
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Restaurant Emil in Aalborg

A playful seafood restaurant in Aalborg, awarded Seafood Restaurant of the Year by the Danish Dining Guide in 2023. 

Restaurant Emil is open on 29 and 30 December and closed from 20 to 28 December.

Restaurant Oke
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Oké in Skagen

A Michelin-starred restaurant in 2026, promising a dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary in beautiful Skagen. 

Óke is open on 25 and 26 December if you're looking to treat yourself and take a break from traditional Christmas food.

Jul på Skagen Fiskerestaurant
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Skagen Fiskerestaurant

Take a cosy trip to Skagen and enjoy a meal at the atmospheric Skagen Fiskerestaurant. 

They are open for most of the Christmas holiday period on 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30 December.

Nature is always open

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Weihnachten auf Schloss Voergaard

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