Christmas in Copenhagen: markets and free audio guides

Copenhagen in December: a Christmas market, open from November 14 to December 20. Mappu’s self-guided walk passes close to Højbro Plads, and the free audio guides tell the story of the places along the way.

Travel view of Copenhagen
Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash

Christmas markets: walk the city centre

In the Christmas season 2026, markets open in the heart of Copenhagen. Mappu’s free audio guides tell the story of the places and the buildings around them, not of the stalls.

Market dates 2026

Official dates: VisitCopenhagen · checked on October 24, 2026

The best Christmas markets in Europe

Walk the route: Christiansborg, Nyhavn and Rosenborg, Copenhagen

Planning a trip to Copenhagen?

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Mappu sketches your days free in the chat, no account needed. Then take the full plan with you:

  • Weekend trip, €9.99: Your day-by-day plan plus 2 live walks
  • Save your trip’s free guides on your phone in the Mappu app: they play with no signal
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Already going? The 2-hour live walk in Copenhagen is €4.99

Questions about audio guides in Copenhagen

Which places in Copenhagen have audio guides?

This collection includes 5 free guides, covering places such as Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, The Little Mermaid. Open a guide from the list to explore its sections.

Can I use the Copenhagen guides without an account?

You can read the published guides and use their browser audio player for free without signing in. Creating a new guide for another place in Mappu is a separate feature and may use credits.

Which languages are available for the Copenhagen guides?

The guide text is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Traditional Chinese (Taiwan). Use the language menu to switch versions. Audio playback depends on the voices available in your browser.

Do the Copenhagen audio guides include entry tickets?

No. These guides describe individual places and do not include admission tickets, reservations or a guided group visit. Check the venue’s official information for current visiting arrangements.

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