Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets in Sweden open on the first Sunday of Advent and stay open until Christmas Eve.  Christmas markets are a tradition in Sweden, as some markets have been around for centuries.   The markets can differ quite a bit from one another... some more traditional (decorations, local arts & crafts, traditional delicacies like jams, sausages and cookies), others a bit more modern (clothing, jewelry, etc ).

Gamla Stan Christmas Market

The market in Gamla Stan is the most famous and most traditional Christmas Market in Stockholm. It is located in the heart of the Old Town at Stortorget square, and can trace its origin back to King Gustav Vasa in 1523. The little red stalls sell Swedish Christmas sweets, smoked sausages, reindeer- and elk meat and other Christmas delicacies, glögg and a range of Swedish crafts.

Skansken Christmas Market

Skansken's Market, held at the oldest open air museum in the world,  recreates a traditional Swedish market  The market, which has been around since 1903,  is crowded with stalls selling traditional  local crafts, baked goods and homemade goods such as jams, mustards, and  sweets.  Christmas at Skansken is much more than a market as it offers a historic houses and farmsteads that recreate the traditions and festivities of days gone by.

Kungsträdgården

Located in Stockholm’s most popular parks, Kungsträdgården, has a small and traditional market.  Items such as  wooden handicrafts and Christmas gnomes, smoked and cured sausages, fish, and other meats, wool products like hats and mittens, and much more. The ice skating rink is also located by the market.