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TLDR: For the first time, Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) gets its own Christmas market in 2026. It runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 December 2026, entry is free, and it’s run by the organiser behind the long-running Julemarked Højbro Plads, which has moved here. On the first day it’s open 11:00–18:00; the remaining opening hours haven’t been published yet.
Key facts at a glance
- Dates: 11 – 20 December 2026
- Opening hours: 11:00–18:00 on Friday 11 December; other days not published yet
- Entry: Free
- Best for: A quick festive stop between Tivoli and Strøget
- Nearest metro: Rådhuspladsen (M3), right on the square
- Directions: Rådhuspladsen, 1550 København V (Google Maps)
- Official listing: Copenhagen Visitor Service
Comparing markets? See all the options side by side in our guide to Copenhagen Christmas markets 2026.
Rådhuspladsen is the big square in front of Copenhagen City Hall, right between Tivoli, Strøget and Copenhagen Central Station. In December 2026 it hosts a Christmas market for the first time ever – one of the biggest pieces of Christmas news in the city this year.
When Is the Christmas Market at Rådhuspladsen in 2026?
The market runs for ten days, from Friday 11 December to Sunday 20 December 2026. Copenhagen Visitor Service lists the first day, Friday 11 December, as open 11:00–18:00, and notes that the exact opening hours will be updated later. Check the official listing before you go.
Is It Free?
Yes – entry is free. You only pay for what you buy, eat and drink.
Who Runs the Market?
The market is run by Michael Deutsch, the organiser of the traditional Julemarked Højbro Plads. That market isn’t held on Højbro Plads in 2026 – it has moved to Rådhuspladsen instead, and some of its exhibitors will also be at Julemarked Nytorv & Gammeltorv. Don’t mix it up with Jul På Højbro Plads: that’s a different, new market on Højbro Plads with a new organiser.
What Can Visitors Expect?
According to Copenhagen Visitor Service, expect Christmas lights, Christmas trees and festive Christmas huts, with stalls selling Christmas items, gifts and decorations. There’s also hot drinks and food. The organiser’s call for exhibitors mentions stalls with art, design and crafts as well as delicacies and specialities.
How Do I Get to Rådhuspladsen?
- Metro: Rådhuspladsen station (M3, Cityringen) is right on the square.
- Train: Copenhagen Central Station (København H) is a short walk away.
- On foot: Strøget starts at the square, and Nytorv & Gammeltorv is only about 200 metres away.
How Does It Compare to Other Copenhagen Christmas Markets?
It opens later than the other big central markets, so it’s a good pick if you’re in Copenhagen in the busy weeks just before Christmas. Combine it with Tivoli across the street, then walk down Strøget to Nytorv & Gammeltorv and Jul På Højbro Plads. See our complete guide to Copenhagen Christmas markets.
Practical Information
- Dates: Friday 11 – Sunday 20 December 2026
- Opening hours: 11:00–18:00 on 11 December; other days to be announced
- Address: Rådhuspladsen, 1550 København V
- Entry: Free
- Organiser: Michael Deutsch (Julemarked Højbro Plads)
- Website: julemarked.nu
Featured Christmas Walk: Unlock Christmas in Copenhagen
Make your visit to the Christmas market at Rådhuspladsen part of a bigger Christmas outing. Our Unlock Christmas in Copenhagen audio walk (99 DKK) takes you through the city’s festive streets and tells the stories behind Copenhagen’s Christmas traditions along the way – the perfect thing to do before or after the market.
And when the Christmas lights are switched off, you can keep exploring: all of StoryHunt’s stories about Copenhagen are in the StoryHunt app – download it from the App Store or Google Play.
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