Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get a complete overview of Christmas festivities in Åkersberga. Our guide covers all important holiday events, from traditional markets to local celebrations, for both residents and visitors.
In the center, you'll find the atmospheric Christmas market at Storängstorget, where local craftsmen and food producers gather. Along Åkersberga's main street, Christmas decorations and lighting create a festive atmosphere, while Åkersberga Centrum offers indoor activities and shopping. From central Åkersberga, you can easily reach nearby Christmas celebrations in Österåker municipality.
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Akersberga Holiday Light Displays
Stockholm Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- One million LED lights illuminate over 40 streets and squares.
- Description
- Stockholmsjul is an annual Christmas light display that illuminates over 40 streets and squares in Stockholm with one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, and mistletoe are given a modern, illuminated makeover.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Stockholm Christmas Lights
Christmas in Kungsträdgården
- What to Expect
- Sparkling Christmas lights and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas celebration in Kungsträdgården is a beautiful and festive place during the holiday season, decorated with sparkling lights and Christmas decorations. Here, you can enjoy ice skating, listen to Christmas music, and experience a lovely atmosphere.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas in Kungsträdgården
Akersberga Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Skansen
- What to Expect
- Dance around the Christmas tree on Bollnästorget's dance floor.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Skansen is a historical market dating back to 1903, where you can buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets and handmade candles.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Market at Skansen
Christmas Market in Old Town
- What to Expect
- Sweden's oldest Christmas market with genuine handicrafts and local products.
- Description
- Stortorget's Christmas Market in Old Town is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Stockholm and Sweden's oldest. Here, you find 32 stalls with 41 sellers offering Swedish quality products ranging from handicrafts, wood, ceramics, and other genuine crafts to candies, mulled wine, roasted almonds, bread, and game meat.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Market in Old Town
Christmas Market in Södermalm
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and mulled wine in a cozy setting.
- Description
- The Timmermansgården Christmas Market offers mulled wine and gingerbread while you can enjoy handicrafts, buy raffle tickets, and listen to music.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Market in Södermalm
Christmas Market in Uppsala
- What to Expect
- Quality vendors and flower arrangements create a beautiful festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Botanical Garden Christmas Market in Uppsala is a traditional Christmas market with quality vendors and artisans setting up in the beautiful Linnésalen and around Linneanum. Flower arrangements create a beautiful festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Uppsala | More Info : Christmas Market in Uppsala
Akersberga Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Christmas Carol
- What to Expect
- A Christmas performance by Blåsarsymfonikerna and the choir from Nacka Musikklasser.
- Description
- En julsaga is a family concert that takes the audience on a journey through Swedish classical Christmas music and stories. Blåsarsymfonikerna and the choir from Nacka Musikklasser perform many well-known songs and melodies.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : A Christmas Carol
Berwaldhallen's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A concert featuring classical and modern Christmas songs.
- Description
- The Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert is a heartfelt performance featuring a wide range of classical and modern Christmas songs. Conductor Tomas Djupsjöbacka leads the Swedish Radio Choir and musicians from the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a concert that spans from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio to Gustaf Nordqvist's Jul, jul, strålande jul!
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Berwaldhallen's Christmas Concert
Christmas Night
- What to Expect
- The classic ballet Nutcracker with Piotr Tchaikovsky's iconic music.
- Description
- The night is a magical time filled with enchanting and exciting events as the orphaned children Petter and Lotta celebrate their first Christmas with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Night
Lucia Celebration in Stockholm
- What to Expect
- Traditional Lucia songs and live lights in historic churches.
- Description
- The Lucia celebration in Stockholm is a traditional event featuring processions, concerts, and activities around December 13th. Each year, several events are organized in various churches and venues, such as Eric Ericsonhallen, Oscarskyrkan, and Storkyrkan.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Lucia Celebration in Stockholm
Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas Display
- What to Expect
- Iconic department store windows featuring artistic holiday themes and designs
- Description
- The Christmas display at Nordiska Kompaniet showcases stunning window arrangements, intricate decorations, and festive installations. Visitors can admire the craftsmanship and creativity that transform the department store into a visual feast, reflecting the joy of the holiday season. Each window tells a unique story, captivating the hearts of all who pass by.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas Display
Akersberga Other Holiday Activities
Santa Run
- What to Expect
- Charity fundraising during winter months
- Description
- Stockholm Santa Run is a charity run where participants dress up as Santas and run or walk a 3-6 km route through Stockholm's inner city. The event aims to raise funds for charity and foster a strong community during the winter months.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Santa Run
Christmas Dinners at Restaurants
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas dishes in beautiful settings.
- Description
- In Stockholm, many restaurants offer traditional Christmas buffets with classic dishes like pickled herring, meatballs, and gravlax. Each restaurant provides a unique setting and atmosphere that enhances the festive mood.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Dinners at Restaurants