What will the Advent markets be like in Stockholm this year? Program and important information in one place

Are you interested in Advent in Sweden?

Create the right pre-Christmas atmosphere with a gingerbread in one hand and a cup of warm glögg in the other.

Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas markets in Stockholm.

What can you look forward to?

Advent markets Stockholm

One of the best ways to learn about a country’s Christmas traditions is to visit a local Advent market. There are several to choose from in Stockholm. The most famous place is Gamla Stan on the island of Stadsholmen, where the biggest Christmas market in Stockholm is held on this occasion.

Not far behind is the island of Djurgarden , where the royal gardens of Rosendal are dotted with craft stalls. Those who are more sporty can skate under the open sky at the ice rink in the Kungstradgarden park.

Here you can taste Swedish seasonal delicacies, buy beautiful handicrafts and Christmas decorations and, of course, meet Santa.

Gamla Stan Christmas markets

Program of the Stockholm Advent Fair

The Stortorget Christmas market in the Old Town (Gamla Stan) is a market whose history dates back to the Middle Ages , to be precise, to the middle of the 14th century.

Between the iconic buildings, forty-one stalls await visitors, selling everything from ceramics to small blacksmithing and other handicrafts , as well as sausages, sweets, mulled wine and much more.

Christmas markets in the open-air museum

The Stockholm open-air museum reveals the history and tradition of Sweden to people. Before Christmas, he introduces visitors to Christmas customs . Come and have a look too. Here you can buy everything from handmade products to sweets, homemade candles and small Christmas gifts.

There are also plenty of snacks, mulled wine and roasted almonds. Every day you will also have the opportunity to dance around the Christmas tree in Bollnästorget and sing Swedish carols.

Admission: Adults SEK 245, students and seniors SEK 225, children under 15 SEK 70

Christmas market in Wintervikern

Wintervikern is the site of a former dynamite factory , which today houses a cafe and restaurant. Weddings and other celebrations also take place here. Since last year, the premises have also hosted the Christmas markets in Stockholm.

An amazing mix of fifty producers, designers, artisans and artists awaits the visitors. You can find everything from art, fashion, ceramics, jewelry to home decor and much more.

Advent markets at Taxinge Castle

Wonderful markets are also held around the capital of Sweden. Taxing e Castle is located in the town of Nykvarn and the Christmas market there is one of the largest in the country, with more than one hundred and thirty of Sweden’s best artisans selling their handmade products.

Take the time to walk around and browse their amazing products and get your Christmas shopping done in one day. Whatever kind of crafts you’re interested in, you’ll find something here.

Here you will find homemade cheeses, cold meats, jams, ham, bread, pretzels, salmon and other goodies associated with Swedish Christmas.

Advent concerts in Stockholm

There will be a lot of Christmas concerts in Stockholm. Here are some of them.

• Sissels Jul 2023 – 27.11.2023, Göta Lejon, Stockholm
• Stockholm Philharmonic Christmas Concert – 14/12/2023 – 16/12/2023, Konserthuset Stockholm
• Anders Ekborg: Quiet Christmas – 22/12/2023, Vasateatern, Stockholm

What to see in Stockholm?

There are many nice sights in Stockholm. Scandinavian architecture is quite different from ours, so there is much to discover.

Stockholm City Hall

The town hall dates from the first half of the 20th century. It is known all over the world because the Nobel Prizes are awarded here every year (except for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded in Norway). Guided tours are organized in the town hall. They always start on the hour, the first leaves at 10:00, the last at 15:00.

Royal Palace

In the historic part of the city called Gamla Stan, there is a huge royal palace. The ruling family does not live there, so the interior is accessible to visitors. It is open every day in November and December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can buy tickets on the spot and in advance online.

Riddarhuset (House of Nobility)

You can also learn how the Scandinavian nobility lived in Riddarhuset, a smaller palace of Dutch architecture. You can come for a tour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Open-air museum

The open-air museum was already mentioned in connection with the Christmas markets. In contrast to the Royal Palace with the House of Nobility, you will learn how ordinary people used to live.

Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum)

Are you interested in military history? In the Vasa Museum you can see a battleship from the 17th century. Unfortunately, it was wrecked due to an engineering error. In the winter season, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Wednesdays the visiting hours are extended until 8 p.m. Tickets can be bought on the spot or via the internet, children and young people under 18 have free entry.

Nordiska Museet (Museum of Art and Culture)

View the collection of Swedish paintings and soak up the history of Swedish culture. Opening hours are every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.