The guide to Gothenburg's best Christmas julbord

This fish and shellfish restaurant in Liseberg harbour serves a julbord with both classic, homemade festive favourites and exciting fish and shellfish dishes à la Hamnkrogen. There's also a vegan selection to choose from. On weekdays the Christmas buffet is also served at lunch. Quarter of an hour before each sitting they serve non-alcoholic glögg mulled wine and pepparkaka gingerbread cookies on the veranda. The price includes entry to "Christmas at Liseberg".

What could be better than celebrating Christmas up among the clouds? Gothia Towers lays out a traditional julbord complete with dessert buffet up on the 29th floor. Enjoy the festive food with magnificent views over the city. The restaurant's julbord is served at lunch and dinner and is suitable for large groups. Whichever sitting you choose the experience starts on the 28th floor with a festive welcome drink. 

Enjoy Star Bowling's classic Swedish julbord and combine your meal with a fun activity. They serve up their buffet from the middle of November, packed with festive flavours from the sea, land and plant kingdom. There's something for all tastes, but don't forget to save some space for the sweet treats on the dessert table. Combine your food coma with activities and laughter. As well as bowling there's a whole floor of activities with shuffleboard and arcade games.

In a former brewery on the edge of the Göta Älv river, the Quality Hotel Waterfront invites guests to a West Coast-inspired julbord with classic favourites and seafood delicacies. Christmas decorations, scents and views over the water create a wonderful festive atmosphere. The julbord is served in the afternoon and evening.

This delightfully quirky restaurant on the Lindholmspiren quayside serves up a three-course Christmas dinner full of their own unique take on seasonal flavours. The menu includes salmon tartare with horseradish, venison with potato puree, kale and red wine sauce with lingonberry, and a luxurious gingerbread cheesecake for dessert. If you want to toast in something festive, you can choose a beer and snaps package or a pairing wine package.

The Atrium in the Radisson Blu Scandinavia postively oozes Christmas spirit. They serve up all the classic Christmas favourites, along with plant-based, sustainable options. Enjoy Christmas with friends, family or colleagues in the light, airy dining room. The price includes julbord and piano entertainment. On certain dates, Atrium has teamed up with the RAW Comedy Club for live performances by some of Sweden's best stand-up comedians.

Boulebar serves up a French-style julbord. A seated four-course Christmas dinner is served with classic French Christmas dishes. Choose from a meat or vegetarian menu. Accompany your meal with a game of boules with a nerdy instructor, cinnamon shots and Christmas presents. A popular festive activity, so book early for groups of more than eight people.

Enjoy a Mediterranean-influenced julbord this year at this dinner club in the heart of Gothenburg. The menu consists of cold-smoked salmon with smetana, slow-cooked beef cheek with potato puree and vanilla ice cream with smoked orange and star anise caramel, served with hot mulled wine. They also have a vegetarian menu with grilled zucchini and saffron risotto. 

Enjoy a luxurious julbord at Thörnströms Private Rooms. Eggs with bleak roe, dill and black pepper-cured salmon with gravlax sauce and seafood terrine with lemon and dill mayonnaise are just a few of the delicious treats they'll be serving. You can also order a classic catering julbord. Choose between their Christmas platter and Large and Small buffets.

Sjömagasinet provides a truly authentic Christmas experience. They lay out a classic julbord, full of traditional delicacies and homemade goodies. A roaring fire and the sea crashing just outside create a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. The buffet can be booked for lunch and dinner. If you really want to treat yourself, but don't fancy a julbord, book their premium three-course menu.

Enjoy Christmas food in snug, homely surroundings at Fiskekrogen. Guests are welcomed with glögg mulled wine and a groaning Christmas buffet inspired by delicacies from the sea. Their julbord is served at both lunch and evening sittings.

Christmas is celebrated at the Comfort Hotel in the hotel's restaurant and bar, OGBG, with a generous Christmas table filled with all the classic favourites as well as new, Asian elements. The kitchen works mainly with local ingredients and you can enjoy all the festive flavours with magnificent views of the harbour entrance. Mainly bookable for large groups of 45-200 people, but you can always ask them if they have any places left for smaller groups.

The classic julbord at Villa Belparc includes traditional dishes and desserts all made from scratch, from various pickled herrings and Christmas ham to toffee and fudge, with plenty of vegetarian alternatives. A delightful spot with cosy decor and windows looking out over Slottskogen park.

Enjoy a fish and shellfish julbord in festive surroundings all week at Tullhuset, along with a few vegetarian dishes and a generous dessert table. Two regular favourites that always appear on Tullhuset's Christmas buffet are their famous äggkaka egg cheese, a regional specialty, and lobster soup. If you'd rather eat Christmas lunch they also serve this on weekdays.