Sigtuna Christmas Market
Stalls spread across town squares and along narrow pastel-framed streets offer wrought ironwork, dipped candles, wool knitwear, and handmade crafts. Guests can browse dedicated food markets for street food, sausages, roasted almonds, and preserves. Festive entertainment includes choir singing, Lucia processions, dancing around the Christmas tree, and visits from Santa Claus.
What to Expect
A holiday market tradition held for over 70 years.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town Sigtuna
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
BokaMarknad i Stockholm AB
Food & Drink
Food-market stalls offer street food, sausages, roasted almonds, sweets, mustard, Parmesan, and jam and preserves.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Traditional, festive, lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sundays 11:00–16:00.
Tips & Advice
- Head behind Drakegården to the food market in its garden, or down to Strandpromenaden, for street food, sausages and roasted almonds.
- Look up the program for the Sunday you plan to visit, since each market Sunday has its own lineup, published closer to the date.
- Dress warmly for a day outdoors, as the stalls spread across Stora torget, Stora gatan, Strandpromenaden and Lilla torget in the open air.
- Catch the blacksmithing demonstration, then shop for wrought ironwork, dipped candles or 100% wool knitwear to take home as Christmas gifts.
- Bring the children along for the dancing around the Christmas tree and the visit from Santa, both part of the market's festivities.
Special Events & Promotions
- Each market Sunday has its own program, published closer to the market dates
- New this year: the Unga Julmarknaden section is only for UF companies from schools in Sigtuna municipality
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the market?
Stalls sell handicrafts, wrought ironwork, dipped candles, wreaths, rag rugs, and felted and knitted goods in 100% wool. You'll also find Christmas gnomes, doll clothes, home-sewn children's clothes, mustard, sweets, coconut balls, jams and marmalades.
Where is the food?
The food market is behind Drakegården, in Drakegården's garden, with another down on Strandpromenaden. Look for street food, sausages and roasted almonds.
What entertainment is there?
Every Sunday brings song and music. The market also has a Lucia procession, choir singing, Christmas music, a blacksmithing demonstration, dancing around the Christmas tree and a visit from Santa.
Is the program the same every Sunday?
No, each market Sunday has its own program, which is published closer to the market dates.
Can young entrepreneurs take part?
This year, the Unga Julmarknaden section is only for UF companies from schools in Sigtuna municipality. To ask about a spot, email ungajulmarknaden@destinationsigtuna.se.
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