Christmas on Ærø – in the heart of Ærøskøbing
Christmas markets, Danish Christmas traditions, festive buffets and cosy accommodation – all in the heart of Ærøskøbing.
From 20 November to 13 December 2026, Ærøskøbing celebrates Christmas. The historic town is filled with Christmas lights and decorations, with four special Christmas Market Saturdays. At På Torvet, we create our own little Christmas universe right in the middle of the town square.
Combine a visit to the Christmas market with our Christmas pop-up and traditional Danish Christmas buffet. You can also make a weekend of it with an overnight stay and breakfast, giving you more time to explore Ærøskøbing and the rest of the island.
You are also welcome to stay overnight and enjoy breakfast the following morning. Outside the days of our special events, the café is closed, so please plan your other meals and activities accordingly. See rooms, prices and availability.
Planning to visit the café? See the café's opening hours.
Christmas Market in Ærøskøbing
The four Christmas Market days in 2026 are:
- Saturday, 21 November
- Saturday, 28 November
- Saturday, 5 December
- Saturday, 12 December
Ærøskøbing provides a particularly charming setting for the Christmas market. Historic houses, cobbled streets and small local shops create a festive atmosphere where you can take your time wandering around, browsing and enjoying the town.
Christmas at På Torvet
We bring several different Christmas experiences together at På Torvet. Some take place on the Christmas Market Saturdays, while others have their own dates.
🎄 Julestue – a Danish Christmas pop-up
On the four Christmas Market Saturdays, we transform the old reception into a cosy little Christmas pop-up called a julestue – a traditional Danish Christmas setting filled with festive decorations and seasonal charm.
Browse Christmas decorations, nisser (traditional Danish Christmas elves), handmade Christmas items and other festive finds. You can also buy Danish mulled wine or hot chocolate to take away and enjoy while exploring the Christmas market.
The Julestue is open from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on the four Christmas Market Saturdays.
Discover the JulestueThe dedicated page with further details is currently available in Danish.
🥂 Christmas Buffet
On the four Christmas market Saturdays, we serve exclusively our Christmas buffet. Our regular menu is not available on these days.
Enjoy a generous buffet featuring traditional Danish Christmas dishes, including herring, breaded plaice, roast pork, duck, Danish sausage, apple pork, rice pudding with almonds and much more. The Christmas buffet is served on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Table reservations on the Christmas market Saturdays are limited to 1½ hours.
On Friday 4 December, we invite you to our Christmas lunch in the evening. We will serve the same traditional Christmas buffet from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and the café will remain open until midnight.
See Christmas buffet and dates(Page in Danish)
🕯️ Tusmørkeaften – Ærøskøbing by candlelight
On Friday, 27 November, Ærøskøbing celebrates Tusmørkeaften, a special evening when local shops and restaurants turn off their electric lights and let candles illuminate the historic streets and buildings.
At På Torvet, we invite you to a special dinner inspired by American Thanksgiving. Enjoy succulent whole-roasted turkey with classic side dishes, served family style and shared around the table.
An evening of candlelight, good food and togetherness in the heart of Ærøskøbing.
Friday, 27 November · DKK 525 per person · Age limit: 16+
Places are limited, and advance table reservations are required.
See the menu and read more about TusmørkeaftenThe dedicated page with further details and the menu is currently available in Danish.
Make your Christmas Market weekend a complete experience
Arrive on Friday, enjoy the festive atmosphere, stay in the heart of Ærøskøbing and spend Saturday exploring the Christmas market, the Julestue and the Christmas buffet.
You can also extend your stay and discover Ærøskøbing and the rest of the island at a more relaxed pace. On days without special events, the café is closed, so please plan your meals and activities accordingly.
See rooms, prices and availabilityBook directly with På Torvet.
Christmas at På Torvet
20 November – 13 December 2026
Christmas Market · Julestue · Christmas Buffet · Christmas Dinner · Tusmørkeaften · Accommodation
Turn your Christmas Market visit to Ærø into more than a day trip.