Add a romantic twist to Christmas with a trip to North Jutland in the far north of the country.
Known to the Danes as the Festival of Hearts, the Christmas period is great time to visit its capital Aalborg which is less than two hours’ flying time from the UK.
As Denmark’s fourth-largest city, Aalborg is perfectly placed for an atmospheric seasonal escape, with a vibrant, big-city ambiance that quite belies its small-town stature. During the Christmas period, its charming cobbled streets, boutique shops, lively nightlife and cultural attractions are enhanced by a fine traditional Christmas market.
Opening on November 23 2012, the Christmas market features all the sights, smells and tastes of the season, such as delicious æbleskiver and pepper cookies, alongside street entertainers, decorated Christmas trees and wooden cabins offering an enormous selection of crafts, gifts and Yuletide treats to the throng of festive shoppers (www.visitaalborg.com).
Low-cost airline Norwegian (www.norwegian.com/en) flies direct from London Gatwick to Aalborg from £36 one-way
