Illustration of a small snowy Christmas market stall with a figure holding a cocoa mug, a snowman and a decorated tree (Gamla Linköpings Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Gamla Linköpings Christmas Market

Visitors can experience a traditional Christmas market set throughout the open-air city quarters. Stalls offer crafts and food of the highest quality, alongside the area's regular shops and eateries that remain open to sell unique gifts and treats. The event provides a genuine holiday atmosphere suitable for the whole family.

Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages Free admission.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

11:00 – 16:00 on November 28; no times are stated for the other listed dates.

Neighborhood

Gamla Linköping

Food & Drink

The market offers food, while the open regular eateries offer delightful treats.

Parking

The page recommends taking public transport because the parking lot by the city quarters usually gets very crowded. Local buses 3, 6, 12, 14, or 18 go from Linköping’s travel center and stop outside the city quarters. Drivers are advised to use larger parking lots near the open-air museum, including Vallastaden, the university campus, Cupolen, and Ebbepark. Parking in Valla and Gottfridsberg is allowed only in designated spaces. Parking at the city quarters is managed by Dukaten AB.

Location

Gamla Linköping · Tunnbindaregatan 8, 582 46 Linköping, Sweden, Linköping Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Take local bus 3, 6, 12, 14, or 18 from Linköping’s travel center; it stops outside the city quarters.
  • Avoid driving if possible, since parking by the city quarters usually gets very crowded during the Christmas market.
  • If driving, use larger nearby parking lots in Vallastaden, on the university campus, at Cupolen, or Ebbepark.
  • In Valla or Gottfridsberg, park only in designated spaces to avoid parking where it is not allowed.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and warm layers for exploring the open-air city quarters and browsing the market.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission is free.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Christmas market suited to?

It is described as a Christmas market for the whole family.

What can I browse and do at the market?

Browse stalls selling crafts and food, and visit the regular shops and eateries for Christmas gifts and treats.

What food and drink options are available?

Market stalls offer food, and the regular eateries in the city quarters are open.

How can I get there without driving?

Local buses 3, 6, 12, 14 and 18 run from Linköping’s travel center and stop outside the city quarters.

Where should I park if I’m driving?

Larger parking lots near the open-air museum include Vallastaden, the university campus, Cupolen and Ebbepark. Parking in Valla and Gottfridsberg is allowed only in designated spaces.

Browse Christmas in Linkoeping

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