You know the saying; one man's trash is another man's treasure. Visiting flea markets (or "loppisar") isn't just an enjoyable way to spend the day, it's also a climate-friendly and personal way to buy and sell your things. So clear out your cupboards and wardrobes at home and earn some extra cash into the bargain. If you're on the hunt for interesting, unique treasures, flea markets are the perfect place to look. We've rounded up Stockholm's best flea markets and car boot sales to visit in the spring, summer and early autumn months.
The guide to Stockholm's best flea markets
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The best flea markets in Stockholm
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1Flea market in Hötorget In the heart of the city
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2Hornstulls Marknad April to September
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3Loppis Karlaplan Teeming market on the roundabout
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4Hågelbyparken South Stockholm's largest car boot sale
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5Täby car boot sale Countryside car boot sale
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6Roslagstoppet Car boot sale in Roslagen
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7Solvalla Loppis Beat the world record in 2016
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The best flea markets in Stockholm
In the heart of the city
The bargain bonanza in Hötorget is held (almost) every Sunday all year round. You can't miss this loppis - it fills the square which is normally an open-air marketplace selling fruit, vegetables and flowers. If you plan on selling here, make sure you book in early as spots are seasonal.
- When: Every Sunday
- Time: 10am-4pm all year round
April to September
Between April and September you can bag some classic bargains at at Hornstulls Market. You'll find jewellery, vintage fashion, antiquities, art and masses of other treasures sold from stalls along the waterfront. There are also several food trucks, serving up a wonderful mix of streetfood. The market is open on Saturdays and Sundays - whatever the weather.
- When: From April to September
- Time: Saturdays and Sundays midday-5pm
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Hornstulls strand, Södermalm/Hornstull
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Teeming market on the roundabout
This busy loppis right in the middle of Karlaplan is open on Saturdays in summer and autumn. Anyone can sell their wares here - you'll find handmade, artisan products as well as no-longer-needed clothes and other things. Shopping at flea markets is great for the environment and it's also great fun strolling around the stalls hunting for hidden treasures and bagging one-off bargains.
- When: April - October
- Time: Saturdays 11am-3pm
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Karlaplan, Östermalm
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South Stockholm's largest car boot sale
Hågelby loppis is south Stockholm's car boot sale. Several hundred sellers and thousands of bargain-hungry shoppers gather in Hågelby park in Tumba on summer days. Hunt for treasure among countless unique, fun and practical items.
- When: June until October
- Time: Saturdays 11am-3pm
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Hågelby Gård, Botkyrka
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Hågelbyparken
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Countryside car boot sale
Out in the countryside, just 10 minutes by car from Täby Centrum, Täby car boot sale is held from June to October. Masses of cars park out in the fields with their boots filled with bric a brac and hidden treasures. Grab a hot dog or coffee when you need a break.
- When: May to September
- Time: Sat- Sun 11am-3pm
Car boot sale in Roslagen
Roslagsstoppet Loppis is a popular flea market at Roslagsstoppet, a service area just off the E18 motorway close to Norrtälje. You can find everything from smaller items of furniture, clothes, toys, books and collectors items to household items and decorations here, depending on what the vendors have with them.
- When: May–September
- Time: Sundays 11am – 3pm
Beat the world record in 2016
Solvalla Loppis is a drive-in car boot sale in west Stockholm, between Bromma and Sundbyberg, which attracts masses of visitors each year. Wander around and enjoy the atmosphere, bag a bargain or sell some of your own stuff. The loppis beat the world record for number of cars in 2016, when some 1,024 car boots were open for business inside Solvalla racetrack.
- When: Selected dates April-October
- Time: 11am-3pm
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Travbaneplan 20, Bromma
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