Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the Christmas festivities in Majorna! Our guide presents all the Christmas activities and events that make this district a perfect place to experience the holiday spirit. Here, both Majorna residents and visitors will find everything happening during the Christmas season.
From the atmospheric Christmas market at Mariaplan to the traditional activities along Karl Johansgatan, there's much to discover. The area around Chapmans Square offers local crafts and delicacies, while Klippan Cultural Reserve provides historical Christmas atmosphere with its preserved buildings and cozy cafés. Gothenburg's center is just a few tram stops away, where Liseberg and Nordstan complement the Christmas experience.
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Majorna Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lighting in Drottningtorget
- What to Expect
- Unique glowing decorations in Drottningtorget.
- Description
- The Christmas lighting in Drottningtorget is a beautiful decoration of the square with glowing ornaments that create a special atmosphere during the holiday season.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Christmas Lighting in Drottningtorget
Majorna Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liseberg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with many different Christmas markets and lights.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Liseberg is a world filled with festive atmosphere, featuring millions of Christmas lights, various Christmas markets, soft bunny decorations, and winter-themed carousels. Visitors can enjoy the flavors and scents of Christmas, take hands and go on a treasure hunt among the stalls, lace up skates, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Liseberg Christmas Market
Santa's Village
- What to Expect
- An adventurous village with magical doors and gnomes.
- Description
- Tomtebyn is an adventurous village with magical doors, buses, and rhymes, stretching from Lilla Scenen along the entire western side of Liseberg to Valkyria. It features a gnome adventure with magical doors, Tomtefar's house, and the lively workshop of the gnomes.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Santa's Village
Haga Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Music entertainment and activities for the youngest.
- Description
- The Haga Christmas Market offers a top-class Christmas market with approximately 40 exhibitors in crafts, design, and delicacies. There will be music entertainment and activities for the youngest.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Haga Christmas Market
Tjolöholm Castle Christmas Market
- 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 handicraft offer their products, and during the visit, one can enjoy children's entertainment, music, and Santa Claus who receives children's wish lists.
- Where
- Kungsbacka | More Info : Tjolöholm Castle Christmas Market
Gunnebo House and Garden Christmas
- What to Expect
- Locally produced food and crafts in a historic setting.
- Description
- Welcome to Gunnebo House and Gardens for a traditional Christmas market Over three weekends, enjoy locally produced food, crafts, and seasonal items. Savor our homemade glögg and pepparkakor, listen to Christmas carols, and find gifts for the whole family.
- Where
- Mölndal | More Info : Gunnebo House and Garden Christmas
Nääs Castle Christmas
- What to Expect
- Guided castle tours with various activities for children.
- Description
- Nääs Castle Christmas is a festive event featuring guided tours, a Christmas market in the old stable, and various activities for children. Enjoy risgrynsgröt and Christmas-inspired baked goods in Nääs Castle's café and Kaffestugan.
- Where
- Lerum | More Info : Nääs Castle Christmas
Christmas Shopping on Magasinsgatan
- What to Expect
- Charming shops with unique gifts and seasonal items.
- Description
- The shopping in Magasinsgatan offers an incredible variety of unique gifts and seasonal items within walking distance.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Christmas Shopping on Magasinsgatan
Christmas Market on Avenyn
- What to Expect
- Many artisans and delicious food.
- Description
- The Avenyn Christmas Market is a popular event in Gothenburg featuring many artisans, delicious food, and cozy stalls.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Christmas Market on Avenyn
Christmas Festival at Gunnebo
- What to Expect
- A festive Christmas market with artisans and carefully prepared meals.
- Description
- Warmly welcome to our traditional Christmas market at Gunnebo Over three weekends, we invite you to the market and offer artisans and carefully prepared meals at the restaurant.
- Where
- Mölndal | More Info : Christmas Festival at Gunnebo
Majorna Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Saint Lucy Celebrations
- What to Expect
- Unique Lucia procession with Göteborgs ungdomskör.
- Description
- The Lucia and Christmas concert in Vasa parish is a traditional concert with Göteborgs ungdomskör, led by conductor Anne Johansson. The concert features festive Christmas songs and a Lucia procession in Vasakyrkan, Göteborg.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Saint Lucy Celebrations
Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Choral music at the highest level with classical Christmas repertoire.
- Description
- The Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert is a heartfelt performance by the Swedish Radio Choir and musicians from the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, featuring classical Christmas music.
- Where
- Gothenburg | More Info : Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert