Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas activities in Tumba! Here you'll find everything about the season's festivities and events that make December extra atmospheric in our local community.
In the center around Tumba square, Christmas markets and winter events traditionally gather. From the cozy stalls at the municipal building to the festive activities at Tumba centrum, visitors can experience classic Swedish Christmas atmosphere. With proximity to Stockholm and Salem, the area also offers larger Christmas arrangements within comfortable distance, where Botkyrka Art Gallery and the library often arrange seasonal exhibitions and programs.
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Tumba Holiday Light Displays
Stockholm Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- One million LED lights illuminate streets and squares.
- Description
- Stockholmsjul is an annual Christmas lighting event that decorates over 40 streets and squares in Stockholm city with one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, and pine trees are displayed in modern styles.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Stockholm Christmas Lights
Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas display
- What to Expect
- Iconic department store showcasing elaborate holiday window displays.
- Description
- The Christmas display at Nordiska Kompaniet showcases stunning holiday decorations that transform the iconic department store into a visual delight. Visitors can appreciate the beautifully arranged window displays, featuring a variety of thematic decorations and festive elements designed to capture the spirit of the season. The atmosphere is enhanced by the store’s elegant interior and seasonal offerings, making it a captivating place to explore.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas display
Tumba Holiday Markets and Shopping
Skansen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Dance around the Christmas tree on Bollnästorget's dance floor.
- Description
- Skansen's Christmas Market 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, and locally produced crafts. There are also plenty of wonderful taste experiences such as pancakes, mulled wine, and roasted almonds.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Skansen Christmas Market
Old Town Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas decorations and local handicrafts.
- Description
- The Stortorget Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market held on Stortorget in Old Town. Here, you can find over 40 stalls offering everything from Christmas gifts to festive food and drinks.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Old Town Christmas Market
Tumba Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
- What to Expect
- "Musical theater version with British ensemble"
- Description
- "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 in December 1843 and the show features a range of well-known Christmas songs performed traditionally with a British ensemble."
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
Christmas Concert at Berwaldhallen
- What to Expect
- World-class choral and orchestral music at the highest level.
- Description
- Berwaldhallen presents a wealth of fantastic music inspired by love and death. The concert includes classical works such as Bruckner's Eighth Symphony and Alban Berg's Violin Concerto.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Concert at Berwaldhallen
Carola's Christmas at Skansen
- What to Expect
- Outdoor concert under the stars with classic Christmas songs.
- Description
- Carola Häggkvist invites the audience to a unique Christmas concert on Sollidenscenen with classic Christmas songs and personal favorites.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Carola's Christmas at Skansen
Christmas Night Revue
- What to Expect
- Unique musical experiences with string quartet in awe-inspiring locations.
- Description
- Candlelight concerts present Hans Zimmer's best works at Eric Ericsonhallen under the gentle glow of candles. The concerts are a live, multi-sensory musical experience taking place in awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Stockholm.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : Christmas Night Revue
Tumba Other Holiday Activities
Santa Run
- What to Expect
- Charity run with Santa costumes
- Description
- 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
ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition
- What to Expect
- The "comeback" theme gives bakers the freedom to interpret and create.
- Description
- The ArkDes Gingerbread House is a fragrant exhibition of imaginative gingerbread houses. The theme for the year is "comeback," where you can express your return in gingerbread dough and icing.
- Where
- Stockholm | More Info : ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition