Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Stockholm! Our guide takes you through the city's festive events and traditions. Whether you're a Stockholm resident or visitor, this guide helps you experience the capital's Christmas celebrations in the best way.
In the Old Town, you'll find the traditional Christmas market at Stortorget, surrounded by historic buildings and filled with the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread. Skansen offers historical Christmas traditions, while Kungsträdgården transforms into a winter world with ice skating. Drottningholm Palace and the Nordic Museum provide cultural Christmas experiences, and along Drottninggatan, the winter darkness is brightened by atmospheric Christmas lights.
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Historical Christmas market with many stalls filled with delicacies and handicrafts.
Skansens Christmas Market is a historical Christmas market dating back to 1903, where you can buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets and handmade candles.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Skansen Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas handicrafts and delicacies.
The Stortorget Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market in Stockholm's Old Town, where you can find everything from beautiful Christmas gifts to delicacies for the Christmas table. The market offers a diverse display of Swedish Christmas traditions with over 40 different stalls.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stortorget Christmas Market
Unique gifts created by the students themselves.
The Julmarknad i Kungsträdgården is a traditional Christmas market where you can buy unique gifts directly from students from the city's schools. Many of the items are created by the students themselves during a school year.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Kungsträdgården Christmas Market
Traditional holiday feasts with classic and new flavors are set up in front of the wood-fired grill.
Jul i Stenladan is a place where you can enjoy a truly festive atmosphere with decorations, festive food, flowers, wreaths, and gifts.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stenladan Christmas Market
Fair-trade and eco-friendly gifts.
Schysst Jul is a Christmas market offering fair-trade and eco-friendly gifts. Here, you can find handmade clothing and flavorful spices. By purchasing your gifts here, you support organizations and companies working on human rights and environmental issues.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Fair Christmas Market
Products from various creators.
Nördarnas julmarknad is a unique market where artists, game designers, LARP and cosplay craftsmen, writers, jewelers, and potters sell their geeky products.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Nerds' Christmas Market
Sweden's largest Christmas market with over 100 artisans.
Taxinge Slotts Christmas Market is Sweden's largest Christmas market with over 100 of the country's best artisans. You can browse through fantastic, handmade products and solve your gift-giving needs in one day.
Where: Nykvarn | More Info: Taxinge Castle Christmas Market
Unique Christmas gifts and handicrafts from local artisans.
Sigtuna's Christmas market is an annual tradition offering a variety of stalls, food market, Christmas music, and Lucia processions. You can find traditional Christmas gifts and handicrafts, as well as enjoy local specialties like mulled wine and saffron buns.
Where: Sigtuna | More Info: Sigtuna Christmas Market
Locally produced goods and high-quality handicrafts.
Bondens Julmarknad in Tessinparken offers a unique experience with locally produced goods and high-quality handicrafts. Here, you can experience the season's prime produce and other delicacies directly from the producers.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: The Farmer’s Christmas Market
Personalized gifts and high-quality craftsmanship.
The Christmas Fair at the Royal Court Stable is a three-day event where exhibitors from across the country showcase high-quality craftsmanship. You can find personalized gifts, products from Slottsboden, and a well-stocked food stall with festive delicacies.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas at the Royal Stables
Burnt almonds and handicrafts
Vaxholm's Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market held at Rådhustorget in Vaxholm. The market offers burnt almonds, handicrafts, mulled wine, and Christmas trees, which set the festive mood.
Where: Vaxholm | More Info: Vaxholm Christmas Market
Handicrafts and delicacies in classic style.
Drottningholm Palace Christmas Market is a classic Christmas market where you find handicrafts and delicacies. Glögg, marmalades, food, and treats are available, and you meet some of Sweden's best craftsmen. Find a gift for your loved ones, big or small, or for yourself. In the Slottsboden café, you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Where: Drottningholm | More Info: Drottningholm Palace Christmas Market
Tasting fika at several cafes in Stockholm.
Join a guided fika tour in Stockholm and enjoy pastries, cakes, and coffee at some of the city's best cafes. Taste the fika and discover the cozy spots in town.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm Fika Tour
Stunning views and elegant saloons.
Enjoy 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 the green and healthy and have a sustainable approach to fish and meat. A well-composed brunch buffet with care.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Brunch Cruise
Traditional holiday meals with beautiful winter views.
Christmas dining cruises in Stockholm's archipelago offer traditional holiday meals with high quality on board classic archipelago boats. Choose between lunch and dinner cruises and enjoy the festive atmosphere with beautiful winter views.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas Dining Cruise
Natural ice under moonlight
Glide across the ice surrounded by city lights and moonlight. Learn the basics of ice skating and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Ice Skating in the Moonlight