Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Södermalm's Christmas celebrations! Our guide collects all Christmas activities and events in Söder, where both regulars and first-time visitors can find the season's most appreciated experiences.
From the atmospheric Christmas market at Medborgarplatsen to the illuminated streets along Götgatan, there's much to discover. Mariatorget's traditional Christmas lights brighten the winter darkness, while local shops and cafés along Hornsgatan offer seasonal delicacies. In the area around Sofia Church and Nytorget, visitors can experience genuine Söder spirit with Christmas atmosphere.
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One million LED lights illuminate over 40 streets and squares.
Stockholmsjul is an annual Christmas lighting event that decorates over 40 streets and squares in Stockholm with one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, and mistletoe are given a modern, illuminated makeover.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm Christmas Lights
Dance around the Christmas tree at Bollnästorget's dance floor.
Skansens julmarknad 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 of textiles, wood, ceramics, and wool. 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 over 40 handmade stalls.
The Stortorgets julmarknad is a traditional Christmas market held in Stockholm's Old Town. The market offers a wide range of Swedish Christmas treats, handmade gifts, and local products.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stortorget Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas activities and unique Christmas gifts.
Sigtuna Christmas Market is a classic annual tradition offering a marketplace, food market, Christmas music, and Lucia processions. You can find traditional Christmas gifts and handmade crafts, as well as young Christmas markets featuring innovations from schoolchildren.
Where: Sigtuna | More Info: Sigtuna Christmas Market
Sweden's largest Christmas market with over 100 craftsmen.
Taxinge Castle's Christmas market is Sweden's largest Christmas market with over 100 of the country's best craftsmen. You can browse through fantastic, handmade products and find perfect gifts.
Where: Nykvarn | More Info: Taxinge Castle Christmas Market
Locally produced goods directly from the producers.
Bondens egen marknad offers a variety of locally produced goods directly from the producers. You can buy fresh vegetables, jams, pickles, fish, oil, meat, and honey.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: The Farmer’s Christmas Market
Unique Christmas crafts and wreaths at a Christmas market.
Jul i Stenladan is a Christmas market outside Stenladan in Steninge Slottsby, Märsta, where vendors sell Christmas decorations, wreaths, and other handmade items.
Where: Märsta | More Info: Christmas at Steninge
Unique creations signed by the students.
Beckmans Christmas Market is a traditional event where you can find unique creations in design, fashion, and visual communication signed by the students themselves.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Beckman’s Christmas Market
"The show is performed in English with a British ensemble."
"A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan is a classic musical theater version of Charles Dickens' story about Ebenezer Scrooge. The action takes place in a snowy London and the show features well-known Christmas songs performed by a British ensemble."
Where: Stockholm | More Info: A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
Unique program featuring Prokofiev's ballet music and classic Christmas songs.
The Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert features a festive concert with atmospheric carols and classic Christmas songs, intertwined with cinematic music from Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Cinderella.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert
Unique classical music experience with string quartet and thousands of lights.
Candlelight concerts present Hans Zimmer's best works in Eric Ericsonhallen's beautiful setting under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas Night Revue
Luxurious New Year's dinner with first-row seats to the midnight fireworks.
Celebrate New Year's Eve aboard one of Strömma Canal Company's historic archipelago ships with a specially composed New Year's menu and breathtaking views of the fireworks over the water.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: New Year's Cruise
Charity run with Santa costumes
Stockholm Santa Run is a charity run where participants dress up as Santas 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: Santa Run
The "comeback" theme offers space for many different interpretations.
The ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition is a unique and fragrant exhibition of gingerbread houses where both professionals and amateurs contribute their creative creations.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition
Brunch buffet with care and stunning views in Stockholm's archipelago.
Join a three-hour brunch cruise in Stockholm's archipelago aboard S/S Stockholm. The brunch is prepared using seasonal ingredients, trends, flavors, and the chefs' imagination. We prioritize green and healthy options and have a sustainable approach to fish and meat. The menu includes classic dishes like herring and meatballs, fresh salads, caviar, and vegan options. There are also many other delicious brunch items that vary throughout the year. All food is prepared onboard with a selection of high-quality ingredients.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Brunch Cruise
Traditional Christmas dishes in cozy ship saloons.
Welcome to traditional Christmas dinners on board Strömma Kanalbolag's fantastic archipelago boats. Choose between lunch and dinner cruises and enjoy traditional Christmas dishes in cozy ship saloons with beautiful winter views.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas Dining Cruise