The taste of christmas
Discover the many delicious ways to satisfy your Christmas cravings – from a cozy glass of mulled wine with Æbleskiver to a grand Christmas buffet. Indulge in a taste experience that will bring you true Christmas spirit.
For many people, the scent of warm spices, crispy crackling, brown gravy and freshly baked Christmas biscuits is inextricably linked with Christmas. Food is, in fact, an important part of Danish Christmas traditions – and just as much an occasion to get together and enjoy time spent with one another.
The Danish Christmas table is brimming with traditions that have been passed down through the generations. On Christmas Eve, in many homes, roast goose or roast pork is served alongside browned potatoes, brown gravy and red cabbage, before the meal is rounded off with risalamande and the hunt for the whole almond. Throughout December, there are also Christmas lunches, biscuits, sweets, æbleskiver and hot mulled wine.
Christmas Cookies in North Jutland
Christmas isn’t just about gifts and decorations; it’s also about enjoying the wonderful flavors that come with it. In the world of Christmas baking, there are a number of indispensable delicacies that simply scream “Christmas.”
Fluffy Æbleskiver
At Dorf Møllegaard, you can experience true coziness and nostalgia as the housewife bakes Æbleskiver on the old stove. This is not just an ordinary Æbleskiver experience – it’s a journey back in time, where you can buy and enjoy Æbleskiver in the charming rooms of a beautifully preserved old home.
Did you know that?
Despite the name, the æbleskiver we eat today do not usually contain apples. But the name actually makes perfect sense if you look back at their history.
The earliest Danish æbleskiver were slices of apple dipped in batter and then boiled or fried in fat. Recipes for this type of æbleskiver can be found, for example, in Danish cookbooks from the 18th century.
In the early 1800s, it became more common to bake æbleskiver in the special æbleskiver pan we know today, and around the middle of the century, the actual piece of apple began to disappear from the recipes.
Today, these small, round æbleskiver are a true Danish December classic – often served warm with icing sugar and jam.
Mulled wine
Mulled wine is Christmas in a glass: a warm, sweet and spiced drink traditionally made from wine with added sugar and Christmas spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. It is often served with raisins and chopped almonds.
But what does North Jutland Christmas mulled wine actually taste like? Join us as Rose samples mulled wine in Skagen and Anders goes in search of the best Christmas mulled wine in Aalborg. Perhaps you’ll find inspiration for where to enjoy your next warm glass.
Christmas Parties in North Jutland
Christmas lunch is one of December’s biggest traditions. Some gather to enjoy classic festive dishes in peaceful surroundings, while others prefer to combine Christmas dining with music and dancing.
Christmas at the Farm - festive cheer in a rural setting
At Essens Gaarden in Understed Bakker, the Christmas lunch becomes a full evening centred around food, togetherness, and festive spirit. Christmas at the Farm takes place on 5 and 12 December 2026. The evening begins with canapés and sparkling wine in beautifully decorated Christmas rooms before a five-course menu inspired by the season is served. Highlights include fish and seafood from the sea, game from the forest, and vegetables from the farm’s own kitchen garden. Complimentary bus transportation is available from Frederikshavn Station and back.
Christmas party in the heart of Aalborg
At Mortens Kro Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, the Christmas lunch is combined with a festive evening in central Aalborg. Throughout November and December 2026, the restaurant hosts a series of Christmas parties where dinner is followed by music and entertainment. The programme includes evenings with DJs and saxophone performances, as well as Christmas parties featuring an ABBA tribute show, creating the perfect setting to continue the celebrations on the dance floor. The events take place on selected Fridays and Saturdays from 20 November to 19 December.
Christmas buffet and dancing near Skagen
At Skagen Strand Resort, guests can combine their Christmas lunch with a buffet, music, and dancing. On 4 and 5 December 2026, a large Christmas buffet featuring traditional festive favourites is served, followed by an evening with a DJ and dancing. For those wishing to make more of the occasion, overnight stays are available in the resort’s holiday homes. The train also stops close to the resort, making it easy to leave the car at home.
Traditional Christmas lunch beneath the trees of Bangsbo
Surrounded by the green landscapes of Bangsbo, Møllehuset - Restaurant i Bangsbo offers several different Christmas experiences. On 5 December, guests can enjoy a large Christmas buffet complete with a bar and dance floor, while 29 November and 6 December feature a more relaxed family Christmas lunch. The buffet includes classics such as pickled herring, breaded plaice fillets, vol-au-vents, Christmas liver pâté, roast pork, Danish sausage, caramelised potatoes, and rice pudding with cherry sauce. It is a traditional Danish Christmas lunch served in historic surroundings near the forest and stream.
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