Fastelavn in Northern Jutland

Mette Johnsen

Fastelavn

Fastelavn is an old tradition going back to the Pagan days, where people would put a live cat in the barrel and would then hit it as it was believed that the plague could be avoided if a black cat was killed.

Today, the tradition is much more cat-friendly and mostly for children who dress up in costumes. The barrels of today are filled with candy and is often painted in various colours, the children will then line up to hit it with a bat. The first child who knocks out the bottom is made "Cat-Queen", while the one who knocks down the last board is made "Cat-King". Shrovetide buns (fastelavnsboller) are very popular at this time of year, find them at every bakery, and they are really worth a taste.

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Spend a magical winter holiday in North Denmark. Here you will find fun and adventurous activities for all ages. Wintertime in North Jutland means slowing down, enjoying each other and creating amazing memories.

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North Jutland has activities for all year-round. Even when the weather is bad, you will have plenty to do. Jump in one of the many indoor pools and water parks or visit the indoor playgrounds. You will also find lots of indoor cultural activities in the region.

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All-year-round you will find lots of exciting outdoor activities for the entire family in nature but also in the cozy towns in northern Jutland. North Jutland is known for its unique nature experiences and the great variety of activities.

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