Last updated: December 01, 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.
Have suggestions or corrections? Contact us!
Akersberga Holiday Light Displays
Stockholm Christmas Lights
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.
Christmas in Kungsträdgården
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.
Akersberga Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Skansen
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.
Christmas Market in Old Town
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.
Christmas Market in Södermalm
The Timmermansgården Christmas Market offers mulled wine and gingerbread while you can enjoy handicrafts, buy raffle tickets, and listen to music.
Christmas Market in Uppsala
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.
Akersberga Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Christmas Carol
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.
Berwaldhallen's Christmas Concert
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!
Christmas Night
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.
Lucia Celebration in Stockholm
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.
Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas Display
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.
Akersberga Other Holiday Activities
Santa Run
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.
Christmas Dinners at Restaurants
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.