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.
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Goeteborg Holiday Light Displays
Lane of Lights
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.
Goeteborg Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liseberg Christmas Market
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.
Kronhus Christmas Market
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.
Tjolöholm Castle Christmas Market
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.
Gunnebo House and Garden Christmas
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.
Nääs Castle Christmas
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.
Haga Christmas Market
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.
Goeteborg Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Saint Lucia Celebrations
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.
Singing Christmas Tree
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.
Goeteborg Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Buffets
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.
Liseberg Ice Skating Rink
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.
Santa’s Village
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.
Christmas Dinner with MC Bellman
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.
Christmas Dining on M/S Göteborg
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.