Guide to highlight, location, opening times, hour for Sweden Christmas markets dates (Swedish: Sveriges julmarknader): from Stockholm, Gothenburg to other cities and areas.
What could be cosier than strolling around a Christmas market among beautiful handicrafts, elves, delicious mulled wine and the scent of roasted almonds? There are many Christmas markets in Sweden, here are the best of them.
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Stockholm Christmas markets dates
1. Stortorget Christmas Market
It is the oldest Christmas market in Stockholm and Sweden, having been set up for the first time in 1837.
- Location: Stortorget in Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town
- Dảes: November 23 to December 23
- Opening hours: 11 am and stays lively until 6 pm
- Admission: Free
Gamla Stan in central Stockholm is cozy no matter what time of year, but when the smell of gingerbread and mulled wine hits you, that Christmas feeling comes right away. Stortorget is lined with colorful, heritage-listed buildings that provide a beautiful backdrop to the market. It’s easy to travel back in time, and you can almost see Bellman hurrying across the cobblestones on his way to the nearest pub.
2. Skansen christmas market
A historic Christmas market, dating back to 1903. Buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets, home-made candles and secret Christmas gifts.
- Location: Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm
- Dates: November 28–December 21
- Opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm
- Admission: Free
Skansen’s Christmas Market has been a tradition since 1903. The bonfires are lit and the many market stalls are filled with delicacies for the Christmas table and locally produced crafts. There are also plenty of wonderful taste experiences such as waffles, mulled wine and roasted almonds.
3. Sigtuna Christmas Market
- Location: Stora Gatan, 193 30 Sigtuna, Stockholm
- Dates: 30 Nov – 21 Dec
- Opening hours: 11 am – 4 pm
- Admission: Free
The traditional Christmas market in Sigtuna takes place four Sundays before Christmas. There will be a very special Christmas atmosphere on the city’s streets and squares with market stalls, genuine food traditions, and a packed program. Expect Christmas carols, choirs, Lucia processions, and visits from Santa Claus.
4. Färgfabriken Christmas Market
Färgfabriken Christmas Marknad is one of Stockholm’s largest markets for arts and crafts and design.
- Location: Lövholmsbrinken 1, 117 41 Stockholm
- Dates: 6 Dec – 7 Dec
- Opening hours:
During Christmas in Stockholm it transforms into a Christmas market for a couple of days with more than 100 stalls of Swedish crafts and design objects, DJs with live music, and a good range of food and drink for a good time in between shopping.
Gothenburg Christmas markets dates
5. Kronhuset Christmas Market
An extraordinary Christmas experience in the heart of Gothenburg’s historic centre.
- Location: Postgatan 6, 8, 411 13 Göteborg
- Dates: November 27 to December 21 (closed on Mondays)
- FREE ENTRY However, some activities may require a pre-purchased ticket.
From 27 November to 21 December, Kronhusbodarna offers culinary experiences, arts and crafts, design and vintage items. The historic Kronhuset building will be filled with unique crafts, small-scale design, workshops and a warm feeling of Christmas community, based on 11 different themes.
6. Liseberg Christmas market
An enchanting winter wonderland with guaranteed snow
- Location: Liseberg Amusement Park, Örgrytevägen 5, 402 22 Göteborg
- Dates: November 16 – December 30
- Admission: SEK 125-175. Free for children under 110 cm.
Liseberg is a large amusement park in Gothenburg, and every Christmas it is transformed into an even more magical place. Metres of fairy lights make the trees, market stalls and, indeed, the whole area sparkle. Garlands of ivy and red rosettes adorn every carousel. At the market, you can buy handicrafts and other Christmas gifts and enjoy warm waffles.
With not one, but four different Christmas markets in Liseberg park, you have the chance to experience everything from northern Swedish beauty and a fairytale old-fashioned Christmas to the excitement of Tomtebyn and the Tyrolean market. At the Tyrolean market, après-ski, spiced drinks and a magnificent Christmas pyramid await you in true Tyrolean spirit.
7. Christmas market in Haga old town
With flavours and aromas from near and far, you can dream away while still remaining in the heart of Gothenburg in the middle of Haga.
- Location: Haga Nygata 19, Göteborg
- Dates: 29–30 November, 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21 December
- Opening hours: from 11 a.m – 4 p.m
Here you will find an extraordinary atmosphere with unique small shops selling everything from clothes, gadgets, cafés and restaurants to arts and crafts, flowers, hairdressers and interior design shops. If you like antiques or bargain hunting, then Haga is the place for you, with a nice mix of new and vintage.
Other Sweden Christmas markets dates
8. Christmas Market at Nordanå
The very first market took place in 1975 and since then, the event has grown into one of Skellefteå’s most cherished traditions.
- Location: Nordanå cultural area, Ernst Westerlunds allé, 931 32 Skellefteå
- Date: 7 December
- Opening hours: 11 am – 4 pm
- Admission: Free
The Christmas market at the Nordanå cultural area is a tradition that takes place on the second Sunday of Advent every year. The area is home to several old cultural-historical buildings, and Nordanå was created to resemble Skansen in Stockholm. The Christmas market usually spreads out here and there between the houses.
9. Hägnans Christmas market
Christmas among the 16th-century cottages
- Location: Gammelstad Church Town outside Luleå
- Dates: December 6 – December 7
- Admission: Pre-purchase 50 SEK/person, on site 70 SEK/person. Free entry for children under the age of 18
If you want to visit World Heritage Site, then head for Luleå and Gammelstad Church Town. During one weekend in December, a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas market is held here. The setting, with Nederluleå Church from 1492 and the old church cottages, gives the market an extra boost. If you pause for a moment, you will be transported to another time. Perhaps as far back as the 16th century, when the oldest cottages were built.
Around 70 exhibitors take part in the Christmas market, selling everything from local arts and crafts to homemade delicacies. Just as it should be. Younger visitors can meet Santa Claus, listen to fairy tales, or go horse-drawn sleigh riding.
10. Huseby Christmas Fair
the largest Christmas fair in the Nordic region
- Location: Gamla Smedjan, 342 55 Grimslöv
- Dates: 9th until the 17th of November
- Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Admission: SEK 80‒120 for adults, free for children under 12.
It is impossible to list Christmas markets in Sweden without mentioning the Christmas fair at Huseby Bruk in Småland. This is where the largest Christmas fair in the Nordic region takes place. The fair is partly indoors, so you can stroll around among approximately 150 market stalls in a total of 11 different venues.
11. Jamtli Christmas Market
One of the cosiest markets in Europe. The historical buildings create a wonderful setting for the 200 vendors of genuine handicraft and locally produced delicacies.
- Location: Jamtli Outdoor and National Museum, Museiplan 2 in Östersund
- Dates: 6-8 December
- Admission: SEK 120 for adults, free for children up to 18 years of age (accompanied by a parent or guardian).
The traditional Christmas market at Jamtli in Östersund has a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. The Jamtli Open-Air and National Museum is actually known as Sweden’s Christmas museum. Stroll around the snow-covered, centuries-old, cultural-historical buildings at the open-air museum.
Then browse the selection of goods from more than 200 vendors. Authentic handicrafts and other types of crafts are available for purchase at the Christmas market. And if you’re lucky, you might even meet Jamtli Santa.
12. Tjolöholm Castle Christmas market
A Christmas tradition since 1987
- Location: Tjolöholms Slott, 439 74 Fjärås
- Dates: 21-23 nov, 28-30 nov, 5-7 dec
- Opening hours: Fridays 12 noon–6 p.m, Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m, Sundays 10 a.m.–6 p.m
- Prices:
Adults Fridays SEK 100
Adults Saturdays/Sundays SEK 120
Children 0–14 years free admission
13. Christmas market in Falu Gruva
The magic of the Christmas in a unique setting in the heart of the World Heritage Site
- Location: Gruvgatan 1, 791 61 Falun
- Dates: 7 December
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
- Admission: SEK 40, free for children under 16.
If you live in Dalarna or are passing through Falun, you simply must stop and enjoy the Christmas market at the Falu Mine World Heritage Site. At the Stora Stöten open-pit mine, you can experience a Christmas market with an old-fashioned atmosphere. You can buy traditional goods such as mittens, socks, and hats made of pure wool, traditional Christmas candy, straw goats, and spruce wreaths at the market stalls.
14. Fredriksdal Christmas market
Experience an enchanting Christmas atmosphere at one of Helsingborg’s most beautiful Christmas markets, Christmas at Fredriksdal
- Location: Gisela Trapps väg 1 in Helsingborg
- Dates: December 5 – 7
- Opening hours:
December 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
December 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission: SEK 120, free for young people under 18 (up to 16 years of age when accompanied by a parent or guardian).
Anyone who has watched the New Year’s revues from the Fredriksdal Theater in Helsingborg is also familiar with Fredriksdal. Here have another open-air museum with its Christmas market. Fredriksdal is widely known for its delightful parks and gardens. In addition to the stately manor house, there are a number of old buildings, such as the sawmill and the watermill with its treadmill.
15. Gunnebo Christmas market
Around forty exhibitors fill the new kitchen garden, outdoors in market stalls, and indoors in the Gunnebo shop, carriage house and carpentry workshop.
- Location: Gunnebo Slott och Trädgårdar, Christina Halls väg, 431 36 Mölndal
- Dates: 22 november –30 november
- Opening hours: 11 am – 4 pm
Isn’t it cosy to stroll around sparkling Christmas markets in the winter darkness? Find bargains in the well-stocked stalls and buy handicrafts, locally produced delicacies and lots of Christmas sweets. Maybe you’ll find this year’s gifts here. And don’t forget to warm up with a cup of mulled wine.
