Step into a Swedish Christmas market and discover traditional crafts, seasonal delicacies and festive cheer. From historic town squares to charming countryside settings, Sweden’s Christmas markets invite you to savour the season and experience timeless traditions.
Wherever you go in Sweden during the festive season, chances are you’ll stumble upon a cosy Christmas market filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats and twinkling lights. Swedish craft traditions are strong, and you can expect hand-knitted mittens, wooden toys, candles and delicate decorations. And don’t miss the classic Christmas combo: a warm cup of Swedish mulled wine (called 'glögg') and a spicy gingerbread ('pepparkaka') as you wander through the stalls.
Below are 18 magical Christmas markets, listed from north to south.
Set in the historic surroundings of Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Luleå, this charming outdoor market offers a festive glimpse into Swedish Christmas traditions of the past. Wander among old wooden buildings, meet the Santa family and their reindeer and enjoy music performances. The market features carefully selected stalls offering seasonal gifts, food, and crafts – all set in a beautifully preserved historical setting.
Open: 6-7 December 2025.
The Christmas market at Jamtli in Östersund is a full festive experience. Set in a historical open-air museum, it offers horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sledding and a chance to explore Swedish Christmas traditions from times gone by. With nearly 200 exhibitors selling crafts and delicacies, the market draws thousands of visitors each year. In one of the old farmhouses, you can even visit the Jamtli Santa and Mrs Claus.
Open: 5-7 December 2025.
Set in one of Järvsö’s historic Hälsingegårdar – traditional timber farmhouses unique to the region – the Christmas market at Stenegård offers an atmospheric mix of old and new. Wander between indoor and outdoor stalls filled with locally made crafts and delicacies from across the Hälsingland province.
Open: 6-7 December 2025.
The Christmas market at the Falun Mine marks the start of the festive season for many locals. Held in the historical surroundings of this UNESCO-listed site, the market features locally produced delicacies, traditional crafts, carol singing and a visit from the mine’s own Santa Claus. While you’re there, consider returning the week after for a truly unique experience: the underground Lucia celebration, held 11–13 December.
Open: 7 December 2025.
Step into the world of Nobel Prize-winning author Selma Lagerlöf at her childhood home, Mårbacka in Sunne. During one weekend, the grounds of this historic estate in Värmland are transformed into a Christmas market, where artisans offer goods handcrafted according to traditional Swedish methods. For those curious about the author’s life, guided tours of the manor house are also available (in Swedish) during the market weekend.
Open: 30 October-2 November 2025.
Skansen’s Christmas market has been a festive favourite since 1903. Set within the historic open-air museum on Royal Djurgården, the market features traditional food, crafts and handmade gifts – many produced on-site by local artisans. Beyond the stalls, visitors can join in dancing around the Christmas tree, listen to Lucia concerts and take part in hands-on activities. With animals, workshops and seasonal cheer, Skansen offers a full day of festive fun for all ages.
Open: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 28 November until 21 December 2025.
Few Christmas markets are as atmospheric as Stortorgets Julmarknad, set in the heart of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan). First held in 1837, this is Sweden’s oldest Christmas market. The stalls fill the cobbled square of Stortorget with the scent of mulled wine and the sparkle of handcrafted goods – from ironworks and ceramics to Swedish Christmas sweets and seasonal delicacies.
Open: Every day from the end of November (2025 dates to be confirmed).
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Head to Kungsträdgården in central Stockholm, where upper secondary school students showcase their Junior Achievement (JA) companies for one day only. Expect creative and carefully crafted products – from handmade fashion pieces to sweet treats. With more than 400 stands, this is Sweden’s largest Christmas market, brimming with youthful innovation.
Open: 29 November 2025.
For more tips on Christmas markets in Stockholm, head to visitstockholm.com.
A Christmas fair with a castle as a backdrop? At Taxinge Castle in Sörmland – a region known for its many castles – the setting is as magical as the market itself. More than 100 skilled artisans gather here to offer quality crafts, food and seasonal treats. Don’t miss the castle’s legendary cake buffet, said to be the largest in northern Europe, serving up around 65 different cakes, cookies and pies each day.
Open: 14-16 and 20-23 November 2025.
Wander through the cobbled streets and wooden houses of Gamla Linköping, an open-air museum that brings Sweden’s small-town past to life. On two weekends in late November and early December, the area hosts a traditional Christmas market featuring crafts, seasonal delicacies, and festive cheer. The streets and houses are beautifully decorated with garlands, wreaths and lanterns, and Father Christmas and Mrs Claus welcome visitors of all ages to this nostalgic celebration.
Open: 29-30 November, 6-7 December 2025.
Gothenburg’s iconic Liseberg amusement park transforms into a dazzling Christmas world each year, with millions of lights, thousands of trees and a festive atmosphere like no other. Wander through traditional market stalls, visit Santa’s village, go ice skating and enjoy seasonal entertainment for all ages. For a true taste of Swedish holiday flavours, try a classic 'julbord' – a Christmas buffet filled with warm and cold dishes.
Open: 15-16, 20-23, 28-30 November, 3-7, 10-14, 17-23, 26-30 December 2025.
For more tips on Christmas markets in Gothenburg, visit goteborg.com.
Tjolöholm Castle, beautifully located on the west coast, has hosted its traditional Christmas market since 1987. The castle and its grounds are decked out with lights, Christmas trees and candles, creating a magical setting for one of the region’s largest markets. Expect seasonal food and drink, handcrafted gifts, children’s activities and even Christmas concerts in the castle church. Want to extend the festive feeling? Stay overnight in a cosy cottage on the estate.
Open: 21-23, 28-30 November, and 5-7 December 2025.
Held inside a 13th-century church ruin, Medieval Christmas in Visby offers a festive weekend rooted in history. The market opens with a torchlight procession through the cobbled streets of the old town, followed by concerts, fairy tales and warming fires scattered throughout the grounds. All this unfolds in the heart of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Open: 5-7 December 2025.
Travel 100 years back in time at the traditional Christmas market in Eksjö, set in one of Sweden’s best-preserved wooden towns. The cobbled streets and timber houses of the old town create a truly atmospheric backdrop. Stalls offer a wide range of goods, from handmade candles and silversmith items to marzipan and marmalade, and the market concludes with a festive fire show.
Open: 6-7 December 2025.
Located in the heart of the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket), Kosta is home to one of Sweden’s most renowned glassworks, Kosta Boda, and a popular Christmas market known for its festive glow. The area is beautifully lit with millions of lights, and visitors can explore decorated stalls, seasonal displays and Santa’s magical wish list machine. Glassware and locally made products reflect the craftsmanship for which the region is known.
Open: Every Friday to Sunday from 15 November to 23 December, and daily from 25 to 31 December 2025.
Each November, the historic ironworks village of Huseby turns into the Nordic region’s largest Christmas fair. Around 130 stalls are spread across barns, courtyards and halls, offering handmade crafts and locally produced delicacies. Visitors can also peek inside the manor house, watch traditional candy canes being made and follow the marching Santa band through the grounds. As darkness settles, the estate is lit by thousands of Christmas lights and flickering torches.
Open: 8-16 November 2025.
Each year, Kalmar Castle – named one of the world’s most beautiful castles by CNN – hosts a four-day Christmas fair within its medieval walls. In this grand and historic setting, visitors can browse stalls filled with crafts, design and festive food. The same weekend, Kalmar’s city centre joins in the celebration with traditional Christmas window displays and seasonal atmosphere.
Open: 27-30 November 2025.
In the heart of Malmö, Gustav Adolfs Torg becomes a festive hub during the weeks leading up to Christmas. The square is filled with decorated trees, lights and stalls selling locally made crafts and seasonal treats. Visitors can explore the festive stalls, join in seasonal activities and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Open: 27-30 November, 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 December.
For more Christmas markets in Skåne, head to visitskane.com.
