Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas activities in Kungsholmen! Here you'll find all the festive events and activities that make the Christmas spirit extra memorable for both locals and visitors.
From the atmospheric Christmas market at Rålambhovsparken to the illuminated streets along Hantverkargatan, there's much to experience. The district offers traditional Christmas concerts at the City Hall, winter activities at Smedsuddsbadet, and cozy cafés with seasonal treats along Flemminggatan. Kungsholmen's central location makes it easy to take part in all of the capital's Christmas arrangements.
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Kungsholmen Holiday Light Displays
Stockholm Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- One million LED lights on over 40 streets and squares.
- Description
- Stockholmsjul is a Christmas light display that decorates over 40 streets and squares in Stockholm City with one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, pine trees, and moose are given a modern, illuminated makeover.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Stockholm Christmas Lights
Nobel Week
- What to Expect
- Unique light artworks inspired by Nobel laureates.
- Description
- Nobel Week Lights is a light festival that illuminates Stockholm during the darkest time of the year. The festival is presented by the Nobel Prize Museum and invites international and local artists, designers, and students to create light artworks inspired by the Nobel Prize. The installations highlight the scientific discoveries, literature, and peace work of Nobel laureates in new ways, allowing us to see the city with new eyes together with loved ones.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Nobel Week
Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas display
- What to Expect
- Elaborate Christmas window displays highlighting artistic themes and seasonal designs.
- Description
- The iconic Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm showcases an elaborate Christmas display that captivates visitors. This annual spectacle features beautifully crafted decorations, themed window displays, and an inviting atmosphere that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stunning design elements and artistic flair make it a must-see for both locals and tourists alike.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas display
Kungsholmen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Old Town Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stortorgets Julmarknad is Sweden's oldest Christmas market with roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
- Description
- Stortorgets Julmarknad in Gamla Stan offers a high-class and atmospheric Christmas atmosphere with 32 stalls and 41 sellers presenting Swedish quality products, including handicrafts, wood, ceramics, and genuine craftsmanship, as well as candies, mulled wine, roasted almonds, and bread.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Old Town Christmas Market
Skansen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Dance around the Christmas tree at Bollnästorget's dance floor.
- Description
- Skansens julmarknad is a historical market dating back to 1903, where you can buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets and handmade candles.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Skansen Christmas Market
Christmas Market in Kungsträdgården
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts created by the students themselves.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Kungsträdgården is a traditional event where you can find unique Christmas gifts created by students from the city's schools. The market offers handmade crafts, home decor, art, design, technology, fashion, accessories, jewelry, food, and drinks.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Market in Kungsträdgården
Farmer's Own Market
- What to Expect
- Locally produced goods directly from the producers.
- Description
- Bondens egen marknad is a place where you can buy locally produced goods directly from the producers. Here you can find vegetables, jams, pickles, fish, oil, meat, and honey. The market offers a variety of locally produced products from farmers around Stockholm.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Farmer's Own Market
Sigtuna Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Pony rides and visits from Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
- Description
- Sigtuna Christmas Market is an annual tradition offering a variety of stalls, food market, Christmas music, and Lucia processions. You can find traditional Christmas gifts and handmade crafts, as well as young market products from local UF enterprises.
- Where
- Sigtuna | More Info : Sigtuna Christmas Market
Beckman's Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts designed by students.
- Description
- Beckmans Christmas Market is an annual event where you can discover handmade treasures and unique gifts designed by Beckmans College of Design students in product design, fashion, and visual communication.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Beckman's Christmas Market
Kungsholmen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
- What to Expect
- "Traditionally performed musical theater with a British ensemble."
- Description
- "A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan is a classic musical theater version of Charles Dickens' story about Ebenezer Scrooge. The action takes place in a snowy London in December 1843 and the show includes a range of well-known Christmas carols performed by a British ensemble."
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Enchanting ballet music and classic Christmas songs.
- Description
- The Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert features a unique blend of atmospheric carols, classic Christmas songs, and the cinematic music from Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Cinderella.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert
Christmas Night Revue
- What to Expect
- String quartet performs Hans Zimmer's most famous film scores.
- Description
- Candlelight concerts present Hans Zimmer's best works at Eric Ericsonhallen under the gentle glow of candles. The concerts are a unique, multi-sensory experience with a string quartet.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Night Revue
Lucia in Stockholm
- What to Expect
- Traditional Lucia songs performed by various children's and youth choirs.
- Description
- The Lucia celebration in Stockholm is a traditional event associated with the darkest day of the year, saffron buns, and the white-clad Lucia with her crown of candles. Several Lucia processions, concerts, and activities are arranged around this time.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Lucia in Stockholm
Kungsholmen Other Holiday Activities
Santa Run
- What to Expect
- Charity run with Santa costumes
- Description
- Stockholm Santa Run is a charity run where participants dress up as Santas and run/walk/jog a 3-6 km route through Stockholm's city center. The event aims to raise funds for charity and foster a strong community during the winter months.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Santa Run
ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition
- What to Expect
- The "comeback" theme offers space for many interpretations.
- Description
- ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition is a unique exhibition of creative gingerbread houses where both professionals and amateurs participate with their imaginative creations.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition