Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Christmas activities in Piteå. Here you'll find everything from traditional Christmas markets to festive events that brighten the winter darkness for both locals and visitors.
In the center, people gather around Rådhustorget where the Christmas market spreads the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread. From Byxtorget to Storgatan, Christmas decorations light up the city, while Piteå Museum offers historical Christmas traditions. The Norrbotniahallen's winter activities and Strömlidabacken's skiing complement the Christmas atmosphere, and just a short drive away, more experiences await in the neighboring cities of Luleå and Skellefteå.
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Pitea Holiday Markets and Shopping
Piteå Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with handmade crafts.
- Description
- Piteå Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market with a nostalgic atmosphere. Visit vendors selling handmade and designed crafts and goods. Activities include candles, fires, and marshmallows.
- Where
- Piteå | More Info : Piteå Christmas Market
Luleå Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique activities for the whole family.
- Description
- The Hägnan Christmas Market in Gammelstad offers genuine festive atmosphere with approximately 70-90 carefully selected exhibitors, sleigh rides, and story walks.
- Where
- Luleå | More Info : Luleå Christmas Market
Boden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with local artisans and children's activities.
- Description
- Bodens Julmarknad is a traditional Christmas market at the Hembygdsområdet and Almska skola with children's activities, Christmas crafts, pony rides, and local artisans.
- Where
- Boden | More Info : Boden Christmas Market
Luleå Christmas Lighting
- What to Expect
- 90 vendors selling items from homemade bread to handmade crafts.
- Description
- Hägnans julmarknad is one of Europe's most charming Christmas markets, focusing on high-quality market stalls and cultural experiences. Visitors can learn about traditional Christmas food, meet Santa Claus and Father Christmas, go on a fairy tale walk, and hear about old Christmas traditions.
- Where
- Luleå | More Info : Luleå Christmas Lighting
Pitea Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Piteå St. Lucia Celebration
- What to Expect
- Lucia celebration with light carriers and traditional songs.
- Description
- The Piteå Lucia celebration is a traditional holiday event where Lucia and her handmaidens, star boys, and gingerbread men carry light and sing traditional songs. The event also includes traditional Swedish baked goods and drinks.
- Where
- Piteå | More Info : Piteå St. Lucia Celebration
Luleå St. Lucia Celebration
- What to Expect
- A girl in a white dress with a red sash and a crown of candles leads a procession of women with candles.
- Description
- The Luleå Lucia celebration is a traditional Lucia celebration held in Luleå on December 13. A girl in a white dress with a red sash and a crown of candles leads a procession of women with candles. The event marks the beginning of Christmas and is part of the Swedish Christmas tradition.
- Where
- Luleå | More Info : Luleå St. Lucia Celebration
Piteå Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas music with young voices and university organ.
- Description
- The Musikhögskolans Julkonsert is a traditional Christmas tradition that has been ongoing for 25 years. The event features an orchestra, choir, instrumentalists, and soloists performing Christmas music from various genres. The university organ and young voices fill the stage with a rich sound.
- Where
- Piteå | More Info : Piteå Christmas Concert
Boden Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Metal influences in a Christmas concert.
- Description
- Tommy Johansson and the Voices of Christmas choir offer a unique and emotionally charged Christmas concert with metal influences at Överluleå Church in Boden.
- Where
- Boden | More Info : Boden Christmas Concert
Boden New Year's Celebration
- What to Expect
- Unique performances by Swedish artists and a laser show.
- Description
- Bodens New Year's celebration is a spectacular event featuring performances and entertainment for all ages. The celebration starts at 13:00 at Hildursborg and ends with the midnight bell at Medborgarplatsen.
- Where
- Boden | More Info : Boden New Year's Celebration
Pitea Other Holiday Activities
Piteå New Year's Celebration
- What to Expect
- Small gems that enrich the day with local events.
- Description
- Piteå New Year's celebration offers a variety of activities and events to celebrate the new year. From concerts to exhibitions and family activities, there is something for everyone.
- Where
- Piteå | More Info : Piteå New Year's Celebration
Luleå New Year's Celebration
- What to Expect
- Unique fireworks display at Södra hamnplan.
- Description
- The Luleå New Year's celebration is a public event held at Södra hamnplan in Luleå. Fireworks are launched onto the ice at midnight to welcome the new year.
- Where
- Luleå | More Info : Luleå New Year's Celebration