Wallpaper* invites you to our very own hyggelig Christmas market in London

3D Design of the snowflake-inspired pavilions that will house the Wallpaper* Hygge Christmas Market
Architecture studio 3XN has designed the snowflake-inspired pavilions that will house our Wallpaper* Hygge Christmas Market in King’s Cross this December
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With Copenhagen being crowned the world's Best City in this year's Wallpaper* Design Awards, we thought it was only apt to bring the capital's creativity, craftsmanship and cosiness to London.

Inspired by the Danish principle of hygge – which roughly translates as an atmosphere of calm togetherness and enjoyment of simple pleasures – a section of King's Cross' Granary Square will be transformed into a Wallpaper* winter wonderland, carefully curated by a team of our editors and Denmark’s finest designers. Opening daily between 13 and 18 December, we'd like to invite one and all to huddle under our hyggelic hospitality.

With the refinement we're known for in mind, and with the generous help of the Danish ambassador Claus Grube, our Hygge Christmas Market features the cream of the crop. Product stalls include the likes of hot property Nordic design names Georg Jensen, Nuori skincare, Skandium and Hay (who are offering the largest collection of their products in London over that week), as well as Danish-inspired wares from Skagen.

After filling your stockings, you can fill your boots with our Scandi-inspired feast. Provided by The Lighterman bar and restaurant, all culinary treats have been hand-selected by those who know the culture like no other – the Danish Embassy itself. Elsewhere, traditional pastries and classic Danish rye will be available from Christoffer Hruskova of The Bread Station, and Kuf Studios will be whipping up delightful Flødeboller. Also on hand to warm the cockles will be a festive glass of Glogg, with a side of Æbleskiver, while those after a refreshing tipple can sip on exclusive beer from Copenhagen gypsy brewery Mikkeller.

All this holiday cheer will be set in an impressive pavilion designed by Danish architects 3XN, inspired by both the Wallpaper* asterisk and the complex structure of snowflakes. These beautifully intricate constructions 'create a flexible structure, where modules, which can be assembled without any adhesive, can "crystallise" in different directions using very few components’, explains Kim Herforth Nielsen, creative director of 3XN. These architectural delights are illuminated by Tivoli Lights, along with Danish stove company Morsø, whose outdoor fires are available for your every s'more toasting need.

Outside the pavilion, Christmas trees kindly donated by Knight Frank will be on sale. All proceeds will go to local children’s charity Coram, celebrating the infectiously inclusive spirit of hygge.

Nuori’s fresh and pure skincare range

Each of the market’s booths will host stalls by the likes of Skandium and Georg Jensen

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Hay Colour Vase’ collection

Hay are offering up their Danish wares from the ’Colour Vase’ collection...

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Hay ’Lup Wall’ light & candle holder

...to their ’Lup Wall’ light

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Georg Jensen gold Christmas decorations

Georg Jensen will be offering up their refined festive decorations

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Nuori’s fresh and pure skincare range

Nuori’s fresh and pure skincare ranges are also available

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INFORMATION

Wallpaper* Hygge Christmas Market runs from 13–18 December. Monday–Saturday, from 12pm to 8pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm

ADDRESS

West Handyside Canopy
Granary Square
Kings Cross
London N1C

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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms