Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas events in Östermalm! Here you'll find everything from traditional Christmas markets to festive events that make this district a perfect destination during the winter months.
From the atmospheric Östermalmstorg with its illuminated stalls to the elegant shops along Sibyllegatan and Nybrogatan, the area offers a mix of modern shopping and traditional Christmas celebrations. Visitors can stroll through the historic quarters where Christmas decorations adorn the beautiful turn-of-the-century facades, while the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread spreads from nearby cafés and restaurants.
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More than 40 streets and squares decorated with over one million LED lights.
Stockholmsjul is an annual event where over 40 streets and squares in central Stockholm are decorated with over one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, and mistletoe have been given a modern, illuminated makeover.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm Christmas Lights
Light artworks inspired by Nobel Prize laureates.
Nobel Week Lights is a light festival illuminating Stockholm during the darkest time of the year with light artworks inspired by Nobel Prize laureates' scientific discoveries, literature, and peace work.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Nobel Week
Dance around the Christmas tree on Bollnästorget's dance floor.
Skansens Christmas Market is a historical Christmas market dating back to 1903. You can buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets, homemade candles, and secret Christmas gifts. The market stalls are filled with delicacies for the Christmas table, marzipan, Christmas bread, locally produced crafts, and more. There are also plenty of wonderful taste experiences such as waffles, mulled wine, and roasted almonds.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Skansen Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market with origins dating back to 1837.
Stortorgets Julmarknad is a traditional Christmas market in Stockholm's Old Town, featuring over 40 stalls offering everything from Christmas sweets to handmade decorations.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stortorget Christmas Market
Unique gifts created by the students themselves.
The Christmas market in Kungsträdgården offers unique gifts created by students from Stockholm's schools. You can find handmade crafts, home decor, art, design, technology, fashion, accessories, jewelry, food, and drinks.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas Market in Kungsträdgården
Unique products from local producers.
Bondens egen marknad is a place where you can buy locally produced goods directly from the producers. Here you will find vegetables, jams, pickles, fish, oil, meat, and honey, all of the highest quality.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: The Farmer’s Market
Unique Christmas gifts and handmade crafts in a charming medieval setting.
The Sigtuna Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market held four Sundays before Christmas in Sigtuna town. The market offers a variety of activities including a marketplace, food market, Christmas music, and Lucia processions. You can find traditional Christmas gifts and handmade crafts, as well as enjoy local specialties like mulled wine and gingerbread.
Where: Sigtuna | More Info: Sigtuna Christmas Market
The market offers a collection of Christmas decorations and handmade crafts under one roof.
The Christmas market in Stenladan, Steninge Castle Village in Märsta, offers a wide range of Christmas decorations, wreaths, and handmade crafts. Exhibitors are present for several weekends in December.
Where: Märsta | More Info: Christmas in Stenladan
Over 100 of the country's best artisans participate.
Taxinge Castle offers Sweden's largest Christmas market with over 100 of the country's best artisans. Visit the market to experience fantastic, handmade products and solve your holiday gift shopping in one day.
Where: Nykvarn | More Info: Taxinge Castle Christmas Market
Unique creations signed by students.
Beckmans Christmas Market is a traditional event where you can find unique creations in design, fashion, and visual communication signed by students from Beckmans College of Design.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Beckman’s Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas buffets with classic and new flavors are set up in front of the wood-fired grill.
Steninge Slottsby offers a truly festive atmosphere with Christmas decorations, festive food, flowers, wreaths, and gifts. The granaries light up the path to the entrance, and inside, you are greeted by the warm and cozy Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Märsta | More Info: Steninge Slottsby Christmas Market
Unique Lucia celebration with live candles and beloved songs.
The Lucia celebration in Storkyrkan is a unique tradition where Storkyrkans Kammarkör sings beloved songs under the glow of the candles. The Lucia procession makes its entrance, and the light illuminates the deepest darkness.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Lucia in Stockholm
Martha High's European band with Italian jazz organist, French drummer, and Italian guitarist.
Martha High and The Soul Cookers present a Christmas show featuring jazz, soul, blues, and funk at jazz club Fasching. Known as The Goddess of Soul, Martha High has been on stage with James Brown for over thirty years and now organizes a Christmas show with the top band The Soul Cookers. They will perform classic Christmas songs like Jingle bell rock and The Christmas Song, as well as new tracks.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Martha High and The Soul Cookers
Charity run with Santa costumes
Stockholm Santa Run is a charity run where participants dress up as Santa and run or walk a 3-6 km route through Stockholm's city center. The event aims to raise funds for charity.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm Santa Run