Christmas – Articles about Stockholm

Many regard Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. Sadly, that isn't the case for everyone. Many people in Stockholm live in poverty, are homeless, lonely or socially excluded in some way. There are numerous organisations that work tirelessly each year to provide the most vulnerable membe...

Going out to eat a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or julbord, with colleagues to celebrate the past year is always a popular move, and there are numerous restaurants in Stockholm that are particularly suitable for corporate Christmas parties. Whether you're part of a smaller company that want...

Whether you're arranging a Christmas party at home or at work, catering can be a lifesaver. Just order the meatballs, herring, Janssons Temptation and other goodies and let the festive fun begin. We list some catering companies in Stockholm that specialise in catering for your julbord or other Chris...

Take a break from the festive frenzy, book yourself a Christmas lunch and enjoy a classic julbord buffet with all the traditional Swedish flavours, or something with alternative flavours. If you don't feel like spending an entire evening celebrating Christmas, a Christmas lunch can be a slightly mor...

Finding the perfect Christmas present isn't always the easiest task, and what do you give the person who already has everything? Some people like their presents to come in big boxes, some like them small and exclusive, while others prefer to receive an experience to remember. To help you on your way...

Whether you live in the city or are just passing through, Stockholm is a fun and atmospheric place to be over the Christmas holidays, with plenty of activities for old and young alike. You'll find festive activities to boost your Christmas spirit, but also activities for when you need a break from a...

You don't get much more traditionally Swedish than a really classic julbord Christmas buffet. Tables groaning with cured hams, meatballs, prinskorv chipolatas and Janssons Temptation laid out on special festive tablecloths. Escape the midwinter cold and darkness, cosy up next to a crackling log fire...

Christmas presents, traditional food and a festive atmosphere - Stockholm's Christmas markets have all that and more. Find original gifts for your loved ones, drink glögg, browse handcrafts and get into the Christmas spirit. Find a market close to where you're staying or head out of town for a...

Whether you happen to be in Stockholm on Christmas Eve with no plans or just want to give the holiday cooking and decorating a miss this year, there are plenty of cosy restaurants open on Christmas Eve for breakfast, lunch and dinner. How about some classic meatballs or an Asian take on the traditio...

Is there anything more beautiful than untouched snow glittering in the afternoon sun? Combine that image with the magical Stockholm archipelago in its winter plumage for a truly winning and atmospheric concept. Gather family, friends or perhaps your work colleagues for a traditional Swedish Christma...

A traditional Swedish Christmas julbord buffet doesn't just have to consist of ham, pickled herring and gravadlax. Even the most typical julbord includes plenty of plant-based dishes, but they can often be overlooked. Christmas buffets that focus on the greener elements are becoming increasingly pop...

If you want to enjoy a traditional Swedish "julbord" Christmas buffet in Stockholm in 2025 there are masses of fabulous alternatives - some classic, some slightly more modern and alternative. Some lay out all the festive favourites such as pickled herring, meatballs and Janssons Temptation, while ot...