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Weekend and Christmas Market

Weekend Stay and Christmas Market

Accommodation within walking distance of Christmas activities

The medieval town center provides the perfect setting for the many Christmas activities in Ribe.

Christmas Market Every Weekend in Advent

From Friday to Sunday, there is a Christmas market at the Square – filled with the aroma of homemade Christmas specialties, glögg, and other treats. Meet the watchman, the barrel organ man, the children from the street theater, and the musicians. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the town or hop on the Christmas train Futte. The entire town is beautifully decorated, ensuring you get into the perfect Christmas spirit.

Accommodation in Ribe

Stay within walking distance of Ribe’s Christmas market and enjoy the spacious comfort of a (Christmas-decorated) hotel apartment. We provide made-up beds and towels. Delicious breakfast included every day.

We have hotel apartments for 1–5 people. The apartments are furnished with 1–2 bedrooms, an entrance hall, kitchen, living room, and bathroom.

Allergy-friendly and accessible apartments are available.
Dogs are welcome in selected apartments with prior booking.
Free parking is available, and it is possible to charge electric cars in our parking area.

Enjoy a Good Cup of Coffee and Hot Chocolate

In our lounge areas, we offer free coffee, cappuccino, tea, and hot chocolate. For extra indulgence – book a private spa and sauna.

Come to Ribe for Christmas, Denmark’s oldest Christmas town.

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Christmas in Ribe

Please note that many of the market stalls only accept cash payments in Danish kroner and euros

1ST ADVENT WEEKEND
27–29 NOVEMBER 2026

Friday, 27 November
12.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Saturday, 28 November
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00–16.00 Wake up Santa Claus – Torvet by Hotel Dagmar (the actual wake-up takes place from 10.00–10.30)
10.00–16.00 Taste of Christmas – Processionsgangen opposite Ribe Cathedral
10.00–16.00 Rope making for children – Toldboden, Overdammen 12
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–12.00 Barrel organ music – Torvet and pedestrian street
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Sunday, 29 November
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00–16.00 Taste of Christmas – Processionsgangen opposite Ribe Cathedral
10.00–16.00 Rope making for children – Toldboden, Overdammen 12
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
14.00–15.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue
15.00–17.00 Christmas Bingo – Ribehallen by Danhostel Ribe, Sct. Peders Gade 16

2ND ADVENT WEEKEND
4–6 DECEMBER 2026

Friday, 4 December
12.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Saturday, 5 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00–15.00 The “Navere” on Torvet – Torvet
10.00–16.00 Book bazaar at Toldboden – Toldboden, Overdammen 12
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–16.00 Christmas at the Old Town Hall – Det Gamle Rådhus, admission DKK 30, payment via MobilePay
11.00–12.00 Barrel organ music – Torvet and pedestrian street
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Sunday, 6 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00–16.00 Book bazaar at Toldboden – Toldboden, Overdammen 12
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–16.00 Christmas at the Old Town Hall – Det Gamle Rådhus, Von Støckens Plads
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

3RD ADVENT WEEKEND
11–13 DECEMBER 2026

Friday, 11 December
12.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Saturday, 12 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–12.00 Barrel organ music – Torvet and pedestrian street
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
13.00–15.00 “Årets Emil” – Christmas Beer of the Year Award – Det Gamle Rådhus, Von Støckens Plads
14.00–15.00 Varde Garden – pedestrian street and Torvet
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue
17.00 Christmas concert with Annette Heick – Ribe Cathedral – Buy tickets

Sunday, 13 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
10.00 Christmas Run – start/finish at Skibbroen
10.00–16.00 A Sea of Christmas Delights – Wadden Sea Centre
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00 Christmas concert with Ribe Mandskor – Det Gamle Rådhus
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
15.30 Lucia procession with the Cathedral Children’s Choir – starting at Lasbo Photocare

4TH ADVENT WEEKEND
18–20 DECEMBER 2026

Friday, 18 December
12.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue
18.00–21.00 Après-ski with DJ Fitz – Torvet

Saturday, 19 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
11.00–12.00 Barrel organ music – Torvet and pedestrian street
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
13.00–15.00 Sleigh rides – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street
16.00–17.00 Night Watchman’s Tour – Weis Stue

Sunday, 20 December
10.00–16.00 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
11.00–13.00 Christmas train “Futte” – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas parade – from Føtex to the Cathedral and back

Monday, 21 December
10.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet

Tuesday, 22 December
10.00–17.30 Christmas market stalls – Torvet
14.00–15.00 Christmas music in the town – pedestrian street

Easy lunch or dinner
Order our delicious tapas the day before. We also offer wine and local beer.

Book online and get a café voucher
Applies to a number of cozy cafes in the city as well as Ribe Brewery, Vester Vedsted Wineyard and Termansens venue with live music.
Otherwise call tel:+45 79 88 79 88

FLEX book, free. Move stay free of charge until 3 days before arrival. 

FLEX & CANCEL, € 33
per apartment. Pay by booking. Move or cancel until the day before arrival. If cancelled on the day of arrival: pay 1st night.

Without FLEX & CANCEL
: More than 14 days before arrival: € 33. Cancel 14-7 days before arrival: 50% of the value of the stay is settled. Cancel less than 7 days before arrival: 100% is settled.

Ribe

  • Riplay, Denmarks largest playground, free entrance
  • Ribe Viking Museum
  • Ribe Viking Center
  • Ribe Art Museum
  • Ribe Cathedral
  • Witch Museum
  • Jacob A. Riis Museum
  • Medieval Town Centre

The nature

  • Wadden Sea Centre
  • Wadden Sea National Park (6 km)
  • Marsk Tower (20 km)
  • North Sea beach ( 30 km)

Legoland and Lego House  (55 km)

Reception, lounge and spa
We offer freshly brewed coffee, cappuccino, tea, cocoa etc. If there are several of you who would like to sit and enjoy yourself together - or if you need a moment to yourself, with a good cup of coffee and some time on your mobile, then stop by. We offer a private sauna & spa room as well as a solarium.

Grill house & fire pit
Large barbecue house, outdoor kitchen and fire pit. We provide blankets, free coal and wood.

Outdoor activities
Viking playground, trampolines, petanque, basketball, football and street chess. Rental of canoes, bicycles, child seats, children's bicycles, cargo bikes and scooters.

Activities nearby
Riplay - Denmark's largest playground (2 km)
Ribe Swimming bath & wellness (2 km) 
Fitness (2 km)
Tropical water park and swimming stadium (31 km)
Indoor playground (31 km)

Arrival: From 15:00. From 12:00 surcharge € 27 (not possible July/August). Arrival outside reception opening hours: Call on the day of arrival.

Departure: 10:00 
Departure at 12.00 surcharge € 27 per apartment (not possible July/August).

Included in the stay
Electricity, water, heating, final cleaning, Wi-Fi and parking 

Allergy: Let us know if you want an allergy home. Gluten-free breakfast complete (bread from frost) supplement € 2.

Bed linen
Made beds and towels are included.

Breakfast is included
Our breakfast; 2 rolls, rye bread, butter, jam, sliced cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, juice, coffee/tea, milk, and sugar.
Surcharge for gluten-free bread (frozen) is € 2. Please notify us before arrival.

Dogs
Must be notified when booking, supplement € 33 per. apartment. 

In the apartment by arrival
Dishcloth, tea towel, dishwashing soap, hand soap, shampoo,coffee and toilet papar. Coffee and tea.

Parking
Free parking. Charging stations for electric cars. 

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