Christmas lunch at Kjærbøllings Hus in the Zoo
From 12 to 150 guests
Have your Christmas party in classic style at Zoo
Kjærbøllings Hus in the Zoo is the perfect setting for a classic Christmas lunch in cozy and authentic surroundings in the heart of Copenhagen.
With a view of the animals and a warm atmosphere, Kjærbøllings Hus offers an atmospheric Christmas buffet that includes all the beloved Christmas classics. The buffet consists of both cold and warm classics such as herring, chicken salad, fish fillet, rib roast and risalamande – all served with a selection of drinks ad libitum, including beer, wine and soft drinks.
Named after the founder of the zoo, Kjærbølling’s House is a listed house in the garden where the food is the center of attention, giving everyone a rich and delicious Christmas experience as you know and love it. With the option to add extra specialties such as gravlax and duck leg confit, you can tailor your Christmas lunch to perfectly suit your guests.
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max. capacity: 120
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Christmas Packages
The Christmas packages are available for private parties in our event spaces and are valid from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Christmas Party 2026 - The Big One
A classic Christmas dinner featuring Danish traditions, high-quality ingredients, and familiar dishes Favorites, served in three courses as shared dishes at the table. Beer, white and red wine, soft drinks, and still or sparkling water are served with the meal, followed by coffee or tea.
First serving
Marinated Herring with Red Onions, Capers, and Dill
Creamy salmon rillette with fried capers, cornichons, and dill
Hand-peeled Swedish shrimp with organic eggs
Creamy Chicken Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Bacon
Breaded fish fillet with homemade remoulade and lemon
Homemade rye bread and white bread served with whipped butter
Second course
Roast pork with crispy crackling and classic brown gravy
Christmas sausage with caramelized onions
Homemade Red Cabbage
White and browned potatoes
Confit duck leg + 55 per person
Dessert
Rice Pudding with Warm Cherry Sauce
NV Norrlyst 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal + 95 per person
Price: 1,095 DKK, including tax and the ZOO surcharge, for groups of at least 25 people.
Christmas Menu 2026
A 3-course Christmas-inspired menu served course by course at the table. Beer, white and red wine, soft drinks, and still or sparkling water during dinner, followed by coffee or tea.
Appetizer
Cured scallops with celery purée in browned butter, pickled apples, crispy rye, wood sorrel, and dill oil
Homemade Manitoba and Öland Bread with Whipped Butter
Main course
Pink-roasted duck breast with Jerusalem artichoke purée, roasted beets, glazed winter carrots, pickled cherries, and a sauce made from juniper berry stock with trumpet mushrooms
Served with seasonal potatoes
Dessert
Risalamande with vanilla parfait, cherry compote, crispy almond tuile, and light mascarpone cream
Or
Classic Risalamande
NV Norrlyst 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal + 95 per person
Price: 945 DKK, including tax and the ZOO surcharge, for groups of at least 25 people.
Special dietary requests and allergies can be accommodated—please let us know before the event.
Additional purchases
Guided tour before lunch 225 kr. for a minimum of 20 people
Sparkling wine as a welcome drink : 89 kr. per person
Savory snacks upon arrival : 75 kr. per person
Cheese platter featuring a selection of cheeses, served with sweet and crispy accompaniments: 95 kr. per person.
Homemade schnapps: 65 kr. per glass or 695 kr. per bottle
Add-on: 3-hour bar Starting at 450 kr. per person for a minimum of 35 people.
Are you a group of less than 13 people?
Then you can easily book a table for your Christmas party here.
FAQ
If you wish to reserve the entire Kjærbøllings Hus for your Christmas party, please contact our booking department for more information at [email protected]
Find Kjærbøllings Hus’ terms and conditions here
Kjærbøllings Hus is wheelchair accessible
At Kjærbøllings Hus, you are considered a party when you are more than 12 guests. For parties, we ask for a pre-order of menu and drinks as well as information about any allergies and dietary preferences to ensure that your lunch goes according to plan.
Kjærbøllings Hus is open for lunch every day of the year.
It is only possible to visit Kjærbøllings Hus via. Zoo, which is why you must have a valid entrance ticket to visit us.
In Kjærbøllings Hus, in addition to our large restaurant with room for 120 diners, we also have two adjacent function rooms, Løvetamarien and Balistæren, both equipped with AV equipment.
On our top floor, which of course offers a fantastic view of the zoo, we have meeting rooms in several different sizes, all fully equipped with AV equipment.
Kjærbøllings Hus has hosted everything from meetings, conferences, Christmas parties and product launches to golden weddings, student parties and galas.
We look forward to giving you a wonderful experience with views of lions, people and camels.
For party reservations, we ask the entire party to choose our set lunch or dinner menu to ensure the best possible experience for you all. Of course, we always take allergens and special dietary requirements into account.
We would like to have your final menu selection no later than 7 days before your visit. For reservations with shorter notice, we ask for the information as soon as possible.
Pre-ordering also applies if a vegetarian menu or main course upgrade is required.
If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
