Christmas markets in Sweden - 12 Christmas markets

Christmas markets in Sweden! Autumn is getting darker and darker, but soon it's time for the Christmas markets to open up and offer lights and Christmas spirit. Here are some tips on 12 cosy Christmas markets in Sweden.

12 Christmas markets in Sweden

A few days ago we told you about Christmas markets in Europe. Here are twelve Christmas markets in Sweden. Several of them we have visited, and in other cases we have visited the town, castle or open-air museum at some other time of the year.

1. Skansen, Stockholm

Skansen's traditional Christmas market dates back to 1903. Here you will find handicrafts, design and delicacies. In addition, mulled wine, waffles, wraps, burnt almonds, cotton candy, caramels and other goodies are served. You can also visit the open-air museum with its historical buildings and Nordic animals.

• Date: Fri-Sun 25 Nov - 18 Dec 2022
• Read more about Skansen: Visit Skansen - open air museum in Stockholm

2. Liseberg, Gothenburg

During Christmas, Liseberg is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a Christmas market and a festive atmosphere. You can also ride carousels, go to restaurants and try many other activities.

• Date: Some days 19 Nov - 30 Dec 2022 (see Liseberg website)
• Read more about Gothenburg: Weekend in Gothenburg - Norwegian Hannah's tips

3. Fredriksdal, Helsingborg

Fredriksdal in Helsingborg hosts an atmospheric Christmas market with around 100 exhibitors. Here you can buy crafts and Scanian Christmas food and take part in activities such as Christmas preparations, dancing around the tree and Christmas workshops.

• Date: 2-4 Dec 2022
• Read more about Fredriksdal: Fredriksdal Gardens in Helsingborg
• Don't miss out: More to see and do in Helsingborg

4. Kosta, Småland

Kosta Christmas Market is part of the Christmas celebrations in Kosta, in the Kingdom of Crystal. Here you can experience Christmas shopping in the cosy Christmas market, Christmas lights galore and a whole host of other Christmas activities, such as hut herring and a Christmas table. In addition, you can peek into glass cabins while the glassblowers are working, or even try blowing glass yourself.

• Date: 12 Nov and then Thu-Sun until 23 Dec, and 25-31 Dec.
• Read more about Kosta: Kosta Art Gallery
• Read more about the Christmas market: Kosta Christmas market in Glasriket
• Don't miss out: Things to see and do in the Kingdom of Glass

5. Sigtuna

For four Sundays before Christmas, Sigtuna offers a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. At the market, you can buy traditional crafts or try different treats. There is also a programme with Christmas music and a visit from Santa Claus.

• Date: Four Sundays before Christmas (starting 27 Nov)
• Read more about Sigtuna: Sigtuna - Sweden's oldest town

6. Jamtli, Östersund

In early December, a Christmas market is organised at Jamtli in Östersund. We have never been to this Christmas market, but it seems great to have a Christmas market where there is likely to be snow! In addition, Östersund is a lovely winter city, where you can hang out in the Winter Park.

• Date: 2-4 December
• Read more about Östersund: In Östersund as a tourist - a lovely winter town

7. culture, Lund

For one evening and two days, the Kulturen open-air museum in Lund hosts a Christmas market. The stalls sell Christmas food, decorations and crafts, and you can also see how to make marzipan figures, decorate gingerbread and make straw bows.

• Date: 25-27 Nov 2022
• Read more about Culture in Lund: The open-air museum Kulturen in Lund
• Don't miss out: More to see and do in Lund

8. Taxinge Castle, Södermanland.

Taxinge Castle, also known as the 'Cake Castle', hosts a Christmas fair over two weekends in November. Here you can meet over 100 artisans and browse lots of handcrafted products.

• Date: 11-13 and 17-20 Nov 2022
• Read more about Taxinge Castle: Taxinge castle - cookie castle on Lake Mälaren

9. Tjolöholm Castle, Halland

The Christmas market at Tjolöholm Castle is a popular tradition. Here you can buy unique Christmas gifts and every day you can see a crackling fire show. Food is served in several restaurants and you can also buy "Christmas tea", a Christmas-inspired afternoon tea with canapés, scones and pastries. If you wish, you can also choose to visit the stunning castle.

• Date: 11-27 Nov
• Read more about Tjolöholm Castle: Tjolöholm Castle - a fairytale world

10. Gamla stan, Stockholm

The Christmas market at Stortorget in Stockholm's Old Town is traditional. Here you'll find stalls selling crafts of various kinds, but also mulled wine, burnt almonds, caramels and game meat. While you're here, why not take a look around the cosy Old Town?

• Date: 19 Nov - 23 Dec 2022
• Read more about the Old Town: 30 attractions in Old Town in Stockholm
• Read more about the Christmas market: Christmas market in Stockholm's Old Town

11. Visby, Gotland

Every Advent weekend and on two Mondays in December, a Christmas market is organised at Stora torget in Visby. In the Christmas stalls you can buy everything from roasted almonds and Gotland handicrafts to delicacies and Christmas gifts. On some days, various activities are also organised, such as dancing around the tree.

• Date: All Advent weekends, Sat-Sun and Mon 12 and 19 Dec.
• Read more about the Christmas market: About Christmas

12. Huseby Bruk, Småland

At Huseby Bruk in Småland, you can experience a large Christmas fair with skilled craftsmen and various farm businesses with their own delicacies. Every evening, 500 marching bands and 200 Christmas trees are lit to create a festive atmosphere. Santa Claus is also present.

• Date: 12-20 Nov 2022
• Read more about Huseby Mill: Huseby Bruk in Småland

More tips on Christmas markets in Sweden?

Do you have any other tips for nice and cosy Christmas markets in Sweden? Let us know!