Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Christmas activities in Vänersborg. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the city's festive events, from traditional Christmas markets to local celebrations suitable for both residents and visitors.
In the heart of the city, around the Cultural Axis and along Kungsgatan, the Christmas spirit spreads with traditional markets and festive activities. From the historic Residence to Plantaget, there's much to discover, while nearby areas such as Trollhättan and Uddevalla also offer Christmas experiences within comfortable distance. The area around Vänersborg Museum and the harbor transforms into an atmospheric place with winter activities and traditional Christmas arrangements.
Contact information and details below.
Opportunity for children to ride horses and carriages.
The Christmas market in Vänersborg offers an exciting atmosphere with exhibitors, lotteries, and the opportunity for children to ride horses and carriages. Santa Claus also visits.
Where: Vänersborg | More Info: Christmas Market in Vänersborg
Christmas market featuring exhibitors of Christmas decorations and handicrafts.
The Filfabriken Christmas Market in Vårvik, Trollhättan, offers a wide range of Christmas decorations, handicrafts, art, second-hand items, and food. Good snack options are also available.
Where: Trollhättan | More Info: Christmas Market in Trollhättan
Holiday markets and Christmas lights
Lisebergs Jul is a world filled with festive atmosphere featuring millions of Christmas lights, various holiday markets, soft rabbit decorations, and winter-themed rides. Visitors can enjoy all the flavors and scents of Christmas, take hands and go on a hunt among the stalls, lace up skates or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Liseberg Christmas Market
Approximately 40 exhibitors in crafts, design, and delicacies.
The Haga Christmas Market offers a high-quality event with approximately 40 exhibitors in crafts, design, and delicacies. There will also be music performances and activities for children.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Christmas Market in Haga
Traditional Christmas market with artisans and carefully prepared food.
Welcome to Gunnebo Christmas Market, where you can experience a cozy Christmas market with artisans and carefully prepared food at the restaurant.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Gunnebo Christmas
Over 100 exhibitors offering food and handicrafts.
Tjolöholms Castle Christmas Market is a tradition since 1987 with thousands of Christmas lights and decorated buildings. Here you can experience children's entertainment, music, and meet Santa Claus.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Tjolöholm Castle Christmas
Guided castle tours with a Christmas market and activities for children.
Nääs Slott Jul is a festive event featuring guided tours of the castle, a Christmas market in the old stable, and activities for children. You can enjoy risgrynsgröt and Christmas-inspired baked goods in the Kaffestugan.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Nääs Castle Christmas
Traditional Lucia celebration with music and arts program.
The Lucia celebration in Vänersborg is a heartfelt event where the music and arts program from Birger Sjöberg Gymnasium presents traditional Lucia songs in Vänersborg Church.
Where: Vänersborg | More Info: St. Lucy Celebration in Vänersborg
Laser show on Drottningtorget.
The New Year's celebration in Trollhättan features a laser show on Drottningtorget.
Where: Trollhättan | More Info: New Year's Celebration in Trollhättan
Unique to the Lucia concert is the traditional Swedish Christmas song and the unique choir experience.
The Lucia concert in Gothenburg is a traditional Christmas concert featuring Gothenburg Youth Choir, conducted by Anne Johansson. The concert offers a rich and varied musical experience with a concert duration of approximately 90 minutes.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: St. Lucy Procession in Gothenburg
Classic Christmas dishes from local restaurants
Julbord in Vänersborg offers a diverse menu with classic Christmas dishes from local restaurants. You can find combinations of Christmas buffets and events, as well as Christmas buffets with accommodation at some organizers.
Where: Vänersborg | More Info: Christmas Dinner in Vänersborg
Unique local specialties at each restaurant.
Julbord in Trollhättan offers a diverse menu with classic Christmas dishes and local specialties from restaurants in Trollhättan. Visit the restaurants' websites to see their Christmas specials.
Where: Trollhättan | More Info: Christmas Dinner in Trollhättan
An adventurous village with magical doors and buses.
Tomtebyn is an adventurous village with magical doors, buses, and rhymes, where visitors can experience an elf adventure with Tomtefar's house and the lively workshop of the elves.
Where: Gothenburg | More Info: Santa's Village