Last updated: December 01, 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
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.
Christmas in Haga
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.
Christmas Market at Bohus Fortress
The Julmarknad på Bohus Fästning in Kungälv offers live music, visits with Tomte, and craft stalls with high-quality products.
Hönö Klåva Christmas Market
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.
Knippla Christmas Market
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.
Christmas Market on Styrsö
The Julmarknad på Styrsö is a holiday market in the southern archipelago of Gothenburg featuring sales and activities for all ages.
Christmas Market at Gunnebo Castle
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.
Christmas Market at Tjolöholm Castle
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.
Ice Skating in Kungstorget
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.
Kungaelv Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Advent in Kvarnbyn
My Dear Companion presents a heartfelt concert with their unique, warm sound, inspired by traditional old-time country, American bluegrass, and American folk/Americana.
Lucia Procession in Gothenburg
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.