Unique Christmas Market in the Old City in Aarhus
ID: GYG889586-1398984
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
1 days
Description
The destination in Aarhus is the ”Old Town of Aarhus” with its Christmas Market.
On the way across the country. Onboard the ferry morning brunch and a Danish style Christmas buffet on the way back.
If you enjoy Christmas Market, well this will be unique. The setting is the "Den Gamle By" ~ The Old Town, so don't miss out on this unique tour.
It surely has everything but a tour in a balloon. A bus tour, ferry trip and brunch and Christmas buffet on the way back with the ferry.
And an entire "town" created by Danish houses and buildings stretching 400 years of Danish history. AND then the annual a Christmas Market in these settings.
A bus tour from Copenhagen to the ferry and back to Copenhagen.
On the crossing sailing to Aarhus there is a Danish-style ferry morning brunch(included in the price)
On the way back to Copenhagen. There will onboard the ferry be a Danish-style Christmas buffet(also included in the price).
The museum, called "Den Gamle By" ~the old town has a 3-star Michelin Journey rating.
Below here are some of the descriptions of the Old Town, in their own words:
Embark on a fascinating time journey through 400 years of Danish history.
Sense, taste, and enjoy Christmas through time with shining lanterns, Christmas-decorated streets, and floating apple slice pancake puffs.
Chat with the town citizens and servants, who will gladly tell you all about Christmas.
Visit historical shops and people’s homes, and see the Christmas decorations over time.
Buy old-fashioned Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts, and show your children the pixie attic, or visit Cone Town.
Throughout the museum, you will meet people in historical costumes who will show you around and tell you about the exhibits. It’s almost like being there yourself.
Hotel pick-up is according to the listing. Bus ride to the ferry and a small ride to the "Old Town" in Aarhus.
From Copenhagen to Aarhus, we must cross the waters of Kattegat. This we do onboard the fast ferry.
On the ferry, you will have a morning buffet Danish ferry style on the way to Aarhus.
On the way back from Aarhus to Copenhagen a Danish-style Christmas buffet is available.
Should you get enough of all those old buildings. You are near the walking street of the city of Aarhus. So you can also have a walk around there.
Other worth to know information regarding the tour:
- It is a children-friendly tour. However, children under 4 years can not be accommodated on the bus. NO, special children's seats are available!!
- Your driver will be English-speaking, and feel free to ask.
- You will not miss out on your daily tour to the fitness center—no need for cardio exercise on this day. Be prepared for walking.
- Travelers who use the walking frame, walkers(rollator), or walking sticks (cane) can enjoy this tour as we do things at a calm pace.
- The driver is not certified to ensure that walkers or walking frames alike are correctly engaged for safe use. This is the user's responsibility. But the bus can carry if these items are folded.
- Fresh air and a taste of the Danish weather are part of the tour. So for clothing, do as the Danes say; There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!
Highlights
- Den Gamle By ~the Old Town
- The Christmas Market in the Old Town
- The ferry trip, with a tast of Danish Style Christmas Buffet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- NO, special children's seats are available!!
- Strollers walking frames and the like must be foldable otherwise they can not be accommodated on the tour.
- This is a slow tour, so users of cane or walking frames are welcome. But be careful in wet or humid weather as cobblestones will be slippery.
- Please be aware of the limitation to bring-on belongings and purchases. It is limited to 2 items, besides your potential handbag, for purchased items can not be larger than 20x40x30 cm.
- Please be aware that tours with fewer than 8 bookings are most likely to be canceled. (of course, it's 100% money back in case of cancellation)
- Ophelia Tours is not to be held responsible for damages, loss, quality, craftsmanship, safety, or the legality in your home country or export or import of items purchased and carry-on or in the bus.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.