The guide to Stockholm's best flea markets

The guide to Stockholm's best flea markets

Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup
Tatty Good

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.

  1. The best flea markets in Stockholm
    1. 1
      Flea market in Hötorget In the heart of the city
    2. 2
      Hornstulls Marknad From April
    3. 3
      Loppis Karlaplan Teeming market on the roundabout
    4. 4
      Hågelbyparken South Stockholm's largest car boot sale
    5. 5
      Plåtparken Colourful in Plåtparken
    6. 6
      Solvalla Loppis Beat the world record in 2016
    7. 7
      Roslagsstoppet Service station car boot sale
    8. 8
      Mimer flea market 300 metre long flea market

The best flea markets in Stockholm

Flea market in Hötorget

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

Hornstulls Marknad

From April

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 11am-5pm 

Loppis Karlaplan

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

Hågelbyparken

South Stockholm's largest car boot sale

Hågelby loppis is south Stockholm's largest 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: Selected Saturdays 11am-3pm
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Plåtparken

Colourful in Plåtparken

Every Sunday in the summer, a colourful flea market is held at Plåtparken in Marievik. Clothes, shoes, accessories, and other items all change hands – and sellers are often of the more fashion-conscious type. As well as bagging sustainable bargains, you can also enjoy some delicious food or just have a drink overlooking the water.

  • When: June–September
  • Time: Sundays 12–4 pm

Solvalla Loppis

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 May-October
  • Time: 11am-3pm

Roslagsstoppet

Service station car boot sale

The Roslagsstoppet car boot sale is a popular market located at Roslagsstoppet, a motorway rest area along the E18 near Norrtälje. You can find everything from small furniture, clothes, toys, books and collectibles to kitchenware and decorative items, depending on what the sellers bring with them.

  • When: May–September
  • Time: Selected dates 11am–3pm

Mimer flea market

300 metre long flea market

The Mimer flea market started on a small scale by residents in the Mimer neighbourhood in Vasastan in 2006. Since then, the flea market has grown into a 300 metre long folk festival with over 200 stalls and numerous visitors. The flea market is held twice a year, usually on Norrtullsgatan.

  • When: Twice a year, spring and autumn
  • Time: Varies

Flea markets – About the guide

Stockholm's best flea markets - The guide to flea markets and car boot sales in Stockholm is updated regularly. If you think we've missed a really great flea market, or if you spot any errors in the guide, please let us know. Have you visited any of the markets mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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