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Christmas Markets

Christmas Market at the Royal Stables

Around seventy artisans from across the country gather to showcase handmade Christmas gifts in diverse styles and materials. Visitors can browse a food hall stocked with holiday delicacies and discover the historic buildings of the royal stables. Guests are also welcome to enter the stables to see the King's cortège horses.

What to Expect

Shop traditional handicrafts and visit the King's cortège horses.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Östermalm

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

De Kungliga Slotten

Food & Drink

A food hall offers Christmas-season delicacies.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and horse enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$$$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Hovstallet
Väpnargatan 1, Stockholm
Stockholm

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: 120 kr per person. Children under 12 have free admission when accompanied by a guardian.
  • Hours: December 4: 11.00-19.00; December 5: 10.00-18.00; December 6: 10.00-17.00. Stable opening hours will be announced later.
  • Parking: Parking is limited, so take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg.
  • Pets: Dogs are welcome, but the environment may be stressful for them.

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your ticket at the door, since tickets are only sold on site, and remember that children under 12 get in free with a guardian.
  • Take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg, because parking near Hovstallet is limited.
  • Leave time to go into the stable and meet the King's horses, but remember the stable closes while the horses take their rest breaks.
  • Think twice about bringing your dog, because dogs are welcome but the busy market can be a stressful place for them.
  • Stop at the food stall for Christmas delicacies while you browse the work of around seventy craftspeople for personal gifts.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?

No. Tickets are sold at the door. Children under 12 get in free when they come with a guardian.

Can we see the royal horses?

Yes. You can go into the stable and meet the King's horses. They are trained to pull the carriages in processions, such as during state visits. The stable stays open except when the horses are resting, and its opening hours will be announced later.

What can I shop for?

Around seventy craftspeople from all over Sweden sell their work. You'll find personal Christmas gifts in all kinds of styles and materials. There's also a food stall stocked with Christmas delicacies.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome, but the market can be a stressful place for them.

Is there parking, or should I take public transport?

Parking is limited, so public transport is the better choice. Take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or take a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketartisanal productshandmade craftsfestive foodholiday shoppingseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationfamily friendly

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Last Updated: Oct 24, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team