We were looking for a Christmas market that would feel calm and easy with a newborn. Somewhere without big crowds, where we could just stroll and take things slowly. I came across an ad on Facebook about Christmas in Frilandsmuseet. I’d never been there during Christmas, and it had been years since my last visit, so it sounded like a nice change of pace.
Frilandsmuseet is located in Kongens Lyngby and is an open-air museum that shows farm life and village living in Denmark from the 19th century up to the 1960s. Walking between old farms, mills, gardens, and houses feels a bit like stepping back in time and getting a glimpse of how everyday life used to be.
At Christmas, the museum shows how the holidays were celebrated in different periods. The area is decorated with lights, and several houses are set up with traditional Christmas meals, along with explanations of what people ate back then. There’s also Christmas food to enjoy along the way, and honestly, who can say no to æbleskiver?
I really enjoyed the visit. I do think it’s a great place to go with kids, especially when they’re a little older and can walk on their own. With a newborn, it wasn’t quite ideal. Many of the houses have high steps, you can’t bring a stroller inside, and waking a sleeping baby is always a risky move. That said, for older kids there were plenty of Christmas-related activities like making decorations, a treasure hunt, and even a dedicated area just for playing.
If you’re in the mood for a bit of history and want to experience Christmas in a slightly different setting, Frilandsmuseet is definitely worth a visit.
