Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive Christmas guide for Gothenburg! Here you'll find everything you need to know to experience the city's festive atmosphere during the Christmas period, whether you're a local or a visitor.
From the traditional Christmas market at Liseberg to the cozy stalls at Kronhusjul in historic Nordstaden, Gothenburg offers a rich mix of Christmas activities. Along Avenyn and in Haga, Christmas lights brighten up the winter darkness, while the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread spreads from the many cafés. In the harbor, visitors can experience the maritime Christmas atmosphere with winter-decorated boats and Christmas concerts at the Maritime Museum.
Contact information and details below.
A light installation created by children.
Barnens Ljusgata is a unique light installation created by over a thousand children in Eastern Gothenburg during the fall. The lights form a cohesive installation that is now lit up.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Lane of Lights
Many different Christmas markets and carousels.
Lisebergs Christmas Market is a world filled with holiday atmosphere featuring millions of Christmas lights and various Christmas markets, soft bunny mascots, and winter-themed carousels. Visitors can enjoy all the flavors and scents of Christmas, take hands and go on a hunt among the stalls, or lace up their skates.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Liseberg Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market in a historic building complex.
Kronhusjul is a traditional Christmas market held in Kronhuset, one of Gothenburg's oldest buildings. The market offers local crafts and handmade goods, including Christmas decorations and sweets.
Where: Mölndal | More Info: Kronhus Christmas Market
Christmas Tea at the castle with exquisite tea and fantastic pastries.
Tjolöholms Castle Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market offering a wide range of food and crafts, as well as children's entertainment and music.
Where: Kungsbacka | More Info: Tjolöholm Castle Christmas Market
Locally produced food and crafts in a unique setting.
Welcome to Gunnebo House and Gardens for a traditional Christmas market Our exhibitors offer locally produced food, crafts, and items related to Christmas. Exhibitors are located in the wing buildings, the workshop, and outdoors in the new kitchen garden. Enjoy mulled wine and gingerbread made in our own bakery, listen to Christmas carols, and find gifts for the whole family.
Where: Mölndal | More Info: Gunnebo House and Garden Christmas
Guided Christmas tours in the castle with a Christmas market and activities for children.
Nääs Castle Christmas is a festive and traditional Christmas event featuring guided castle tours, a Christmas market in the old stable, and activities for children.
Where: Lerum | More Info: Nääs Castle Christmas
A rich mix of good delicacies and unique products.
Haga Julmarknad is one of Göteborg's most popular Christmas markets, featuring over 40 exhibitors offering handicrafts, design, delicacies, and more. There will also be live music and activities for children.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Haga Christmas Market
Traditional church ceremony with children carrying candles.
The Luciatåg is a traditional and beautiful church ceremony where children carry candles and sing psalms. It creates a special atmosphere and is part of the Christmas traditions.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Saint Lucia Celebrations
Gothenburg's best choirs perform the most beloved Christmas songs.
The Singing Christmas Tree is one of Gothenburg's most popular musical outdoor attractions where Gothenburg's best choirs perform the most beloved Christmas songs and winter holiday music.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Singing Christmas Tree
Traditional Swedish Christmas dishes with local seafood.
Julbord in Gothenburg offers a diverse set of traditional and modern Christmas dishes, including classic Swedish dishes like Janssons frestelse and meatballs, as well as local seafood from the sea.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Christmas Buffets
Free to lace up your skates and try a pirouette.
Liseberg's ice rink is an exciting place where you can lace up your skates and try a pirouette. There are no length or age restrictions for skating, and everyone is welcome. Around the sparkling ice rink, there are igloos designed for all, where you can sit down and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Liseberg Ice Skating Rink
A new gnome adventure with magical doors and a lively workshop.
Tomtebyn is an adventurous village with magical doors, fun and rhymes, offering a gnome adventure with Tomtefar's house and the lively workshop of the gnomes.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Santa’s Village
Traditional Christmas buffet with troubadour.
Enjoy a traditional Christmas buffet on board M/S Carl Michael Bellman in Gothenburg's archipelago. The meal is served in a beautifully decorated dining hall with many traditional dishes and green dishes with a festive touch. During the meal, you will be treated to soothing music by a troubadour featuring Christmas songs and Swedish holiday favorites.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Christmas Dinner with MC Bellman
Traditional Christmas buffet with new flavors on a vintage boat.
The Christmas dinner on M/S Göteborg offers a traditional Christmas buffet with classic holiday favorites and new flavors. During a 3-hour cruise in the Gothenburg archipelago, you enjoy a fantastic boat tour and views of the west coast landscape. Chef Lotta Bäckström sets up a magical Christmas table with mustard herring, orange and ginger-cured salmon, boiled ham, and Janssons temptation.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Christmas Dining on M/S Göteborg