Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas activities in Kungälv! Here you'll find comprehensive information about the city's festive events and traditional Christmas markets that light up the winter darkness.
From the historic Kungälv Fortress to the lively Västra gatan, there's much to discover. The city center transforms with Christmas lights and decorations, while traditional markets spread the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread. Visitors can also explore nearby activities in Gothenburg, just 20 minutes away by car or bus.
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Kungaelv Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liseberg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Many Christmas markets and winter-themed carousels.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Liseberg is a world filled with festive atmosphere, featuring millions of Christmas lights, various Christmas markets, soft rabbit decorations, and winter-themed carousels. Visitors can enjoy the flavors and scents of Christmas, hold hands and go on a treasure hunt among the stalls, lace up their skates, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Liseberg Christmas Market
Christmas in Haga
- What to Expect
- Uniform exhibition environment with green, red, or black tents.
- Description
- Jul i Haga is a market offering a diverse range of products and food items over four weekends in December. Exhibitors bring their own equipment, and electricity is included in the price.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Christmas in Haga
Christmas Market at Bohus Fortress
- What to Expect
- Live music and craft stalls.
- Description
- The Julmarknad på Bohus Fästning in Kungälv offers live music, visits with Tomte, and craft stalls with high-quality products.
- Where
- Kungälv | More Info : Christmas Market at Bohus Fortress
Hönö Klåva Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique offerings of local shops and activities in a beautifully lit coastal setting.
- Description
- Hönö Klåva Christmas Market offers a complete festive atmosphere with holiday shopping, activities, and visits with Santa. The harbor is bustling with vendors, food stalls, and entertainment.
- Where
- Hönö Klåva | More Info : Hönö Klåva Christmas Market
Knippla Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique handmade crafts and homemade goods.
- Description
- The Knippla Christmas Market offers a wide range of homemade goods, crafts, and Christmas wreaths around Knippla harbor. Children can also participate in a Christmas tree hunt at the fire station.
- Where
- Knippla | More Info : Knippla Christmas Market
Christmas Market on Styrsö
- What to Expect
- Sales and activities for all ages.
- Description
- The Julmarknad på Styrsö is a holiday market in the southern archipelago of Gothenburg featuring sales and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Styrsö | More Info : Christmas Market on Styrsö
Christmas Market at Gunnebo Castle
- What to Expect
- Local food and crafts in historic settings.
- Description
- Welcome to our traditional Christmas market at Gunnebo Over three weekends, we invite you to a festive market with local food, crafts, and items related to Christmas. Exhibitors are located in the castle's wings, 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 : Christmas Market at Gunnebo Castle
Christmas Market at Tjolöholm Castle
- What to Expect
- Thousands of Christmas lights illuminate the castle.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Tjolöholms Castle is a tradition since 1987, where thousands of Christmas lights illuminate the castle and all buildings are meticulously decorated. A hundred exhibitors in food and crafts offer their products, and children's entertainment, music, and Santa Claus are part of the experience.
- Where
- Kungsbacka | More Info : Christmas Market at Tjolöholm Castle
Ice Skating in Kungstorget
- What to Expect
- Cozy Christmas stalls and markets throughout the city.
- Description
- The Christmas in Gothenburg offers a variety of activities during the holiday season, including Christmas markets, Christmas shows, and cozy boat tours. Visit Brunnsparken for a Christmas pike or Christmas cracker, and enjoy Christmas dinner and festive coffee at various cafes.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Ice Skating in Kungstorget
Kungaelv Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Advent in Kvarnbyn
- What to Expect
- Unique voices and acoustic instruments in a heartfelt concert.
- Description
- My Dear Companion presents a heartfelt concert with their unique, warm sound, inspired by traditional old-time country, American bluegrass, and American folk/Americana.
- Where
- Mölndal | More Info : Advent in Kvarnbyn
Lucia Procession in Gothenburg
- What to Expect
- Unique with Gothenburg Youth Choir conducted by Anne Johansson.
- Description
- The Lucia concert in Gothenburg is a traditional Christmas concert featuring Gothenburg Youth Choir, conducted by Anne Johansson. The concert offers a rich and varied musical experience with both classical and modern pieces.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Lucia Procession in Gothenburg