If you want to enjoy a traditional Swedish "julbord" Christmas buffet in Stockholm in 2024 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 others serve delicacies such as lobster and oysters. Naturally, you'll also find plenty of vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Follow our guide to Stockholm's best julbord, and don't leave booking until the last minute - reservations for the best places flood in thick and fast from early autumn.
The guide to the best places in Stockholm to eat Christmas julbord
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Christmas julbord
- Stortorgskällaren – Plura's julbord
- Ulriksdals Värdshus – Own-grown produce
- Mister French – Stunning views
- Cedergrenska Tornet – Historic surroundings
- Boulebar – French buffet with boules
- Restaurang J – Atmospheric on the waterfront
- Hotel J – Christmas experience by Mathias Dahlgren
- Restaurant Reiss – Luxurious seafood luxury in a historic setting
- La Botanica – Sweden's largest Christmas buffet?
- Gamla Enskede Matbod – Charming in Enskede
- FågelbroHus – Countryside Christmas dinner
- Krusenberg Herrgård – Manor house Christmas
- Thoresta Herrgård – Handpicked and small scale
- Villa Källhagen – Generous julbord
- Hallwylska – Julbord at the palace
- Görvälns Slott – Stylish and delicious
- Biblioteket Live – Unique cultural environment
- Villa Godthem – As classic as it comes
- Storholmen Sjökrog – Full festive feeling
- O'Learys – Julbord with activities
- Ulla Winbladh – A Christmas classic
- Artipelag – Art gallery in atmospheric archipelago surroundings
- Gamla Riksarkivet – Fairytale celebration
- Restaurang Jungfrusund – Mediterranean influences
- Brisket & Friends – BBQ buffet at the table
- Urban Deli – Christmas dinner with gift game
- Basta – Christmas trip to Italy
- Florentine – Magical Christmas destination
- Torsgatan – Event with Christmas dinner in the heart of the city
- Tyrol – Christmas buffet at Gröna Lund
- Blå Porten – Classic julbord in Djurgården
- BallBreaker – Classic julbord with fun activities
- Stockholm Fisk – Freshly-caught seafood
- Welcome Hotel – Shellfish platter at spa hotel
- Sjätte Tunnan – Medieval charm in the Old Town
Christmas julbord
The best places in Stockholm to eat Christmas julbord
Plura's julbord
At Stortorgskällaren in the Old Town, musician and celebrity foodie Plura Jonsson will be leading the Christmas festivities, laying out a Christmas table filled with traditional delicacies. serving his own-spiced snaps and choosing the music. Classic favourites from the end of the 19th century will sit alongside more contemporary dishes, along with festive sweets and drinks. You can buy signed copies of Plura's cookbooks and records in the restaurant's store - a perfect Christmas gift!
- Price: 795 - 1095 SEK
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Stortorget 7, Old Town
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Stortorgskällaren
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Own-grown produce
Beautifully located on Edsviken bay, surrounded by forest and water, Ulriksdals Värdshus serves a traditional Christmas table in seven servings. Just 15 minutes from Stockholm city, you can choose from pickled herring and other cold and smoked fish, vegetable dishes, cold cuts, hot dishes and finally a dessert table with both sweet treats and Swedish cheeses. Much of what they serve comes from their own kitchen gardens and only Swedish meat is used.
- Price: 1145 SEK
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Ulriksdals slottspark, Solna
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Ulriksdals Värdshus
08-85 08 15 - Read more on Thatsup
Stunning views
Mister French has hard-to-beat views over the water from Skeppsbrokajen in the Old Town. They lay out a classic julbord with pickled herring, meatballs, Janssons Temptation, along with modern, plant-based options. Round off your meal with a visit to the dessert room, full of sweet treats such as ris à la Malta rice pudding, pannacotta and Christmas sweets. If you want to go all-in you can also add on the restaurant's seafood menu to your meal.
- Price: 995-1095 SEK
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Tullhus 2, Skeppsbrokajen, Old Town
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Mister French
08-20 20 95 - Read more on Thatsup
Historic surroundings
In the Cedergrenska Tower just outside the city centre, Christmas is celebrated with a traditional Christmas buffet in historic surroundings. Pickled herring, salmon, meatballs, chipolatas and other homemade delicacies and classic favourites are served and the entire julbord is rounded off with a dessert table created by Magnus Johansson.
- Price: 595-895 SEK
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Kungsvägen 2, Danderyd
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Cedergrenska Tornet
08-85 35 00 - Read more on Thatsup
French buffet with boules
Celebrate Christmas with French cuisine and perhaps a fun boules tournament with a guide. Boulebar has raked the gravel on their boules lanes and offers 'Christmas boules' with French flavours served at the table. Choose from four different menu packages, one of which consists of a seafood platter. You can also start the dinner with oysters and champagne.
- Price: 495-1495 SEK incl. boules with a guide
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Annerovägen 4, Solna Hantverkargatan 8, Kungsholmen Liljeholmsvägen 14, Hägersten-LiljeholmenBoulebar Haga
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Atmospheric on the waterfront
A short boat trip from Nybrokajen, Restaurang J serves up a traditional Christmas buffet with homemade pickled herring, sausages, and everything else that comes with it. Gather friends, family, and colleagues and soak up the atmosphere by the open fire right by the water at Nacka Strand. You can also reach Restaurant J by car or bus.
- Price: 995 SEK
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Augustendalsvägen 52, Nacka
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08-601 30 25 - Read more on Thatsup
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Christmas experience by Mathias Dahlgren
The enchanting Tornvillan, part of the Hotel J Nacka Strand, offers an exclusive Christmas experience created by Michelin-starred chef Mathias Dahlgren. Framed by a winter landscape with views over the bay, a classic Christmas buffet is served, starting with mulled wine. The buffet is based on old family recipes combined with Mathias Dahlgren's personal favourites.
- Price: 1195 SEK
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Ellensviksvägen 1, Nacka
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Hotel J Nacka Strand
08-601 30 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Luxurious seafood luxury in a historic setting
On Skeppsbron, Hôtel Reisen lays out its classic seafood Christmas buffet filled with fish and shellfish delicacies, such as oysters, lobster, salmon, and homemade herring. Enjoy a slightly more luxurious Christmas buffet served in historic surroundings. Don't miss the chance to have a signature cocktail in the hotel bar before or after the buffet.
- Price: 1495-1575 SEK
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Skeppsbron 12, Old Town
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Restaurant Reiss
08-128 812 34 - Read more on Thatsup
La Botanica
SponsoredSweden's largest Christmas buffet?
La Botanica calls itself Sweden's biggest julbord, and they set up a huge Christmas buffet in the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia in Solna. Familiar Swedish festive dishes combine with American and Italian flavours. Just make sure to save some room for dessert, because there's plenty of that too. If you want, you can combine the buffet with fun activities in their game zone.
- Price: 699-799 SEK
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Stjärntorget 2, Solna
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La Botanica
08-751 09 65 - Read more on Thatsup
Charming in Enskede
In the charming neighbourhood of Gamla Enskede you'll find Gamla Enskede Matbod, a welcoming and ambitious local restaurant that suits most groups and occasions. They promise a Christmas Eve atmosphere every day over the Christmas period, with a fragrant Christmas tree, candles, home-made mulled wine and of course all the classics on the julbord.
- Price: 895–1045 SEK
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Stockholmsvägen 17, Enskede
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Gamla Enskede Matbod
08-648 38 10 - Read more on Thatsup
Countryside Christmas dinner
FågelbroHus invites guests to a country-style Christmas with traditional decorations. The evening starts with a glass of their homemade glögg, before tucking into a classic julbord using local ingredients and a dessert buffet filled with sweet treats and cheeses. If you really want to treat yourself, you can also book a whole Christmas package with overnight accommodation.
- Price: 795 SEK
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Fågelbrovägen 20, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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FågelbroHus
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Manor house Christmas
Krusenberg Herrgård, just outside Uppsala, lays out a homemade julbord in their historic, festively decorated dining rooms. The buffet kicks off with Krusenberg's apple glögg and snacks before it's time for the main event. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy the julbord at lunchtime, but if you want to be sure of getting a dinner reservation you can also book a package that includes julbord and overnight accommodation.
- Price: Julbord lunch sitting 795 SEK
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Krusenberg Herrgård
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Handpicked and small scale
Thoresta Herrgård serves a manor-house Christmas buffet filled with traditional and modern dishes, from creamy pickled herring to festive ham. The kitchen works with hand-selected ingredients from small-scale producers. Start your evening with a glass of warm mulled wine and pepparkakor in one of the salons or in front of the roaring fire. You can also combine your julbord with an overnight stay in the manor house hotel.
- Price: Julbord 890 SEK
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Thoresta Herrgård
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Generous julbord
It doesn't get much cosier or atmospheric than eating a festive buffet in Djurgården surrounded by the wintry park. Villa Källhagen serves a traditional Swedish julbord with beautiful views over the water. Tuck into everything from pickled herring and meatballs to desserts created by Villa Källhagen's pastry chefs. If you really want to treat yourself, book a room and wake up to a hotel breakfast.
- Price: 845-1195 SEK
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Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 10, Djurgården/Gärdet
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Villa Källhagen Restaurang
08-665 03 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Julbord at the palace
During the winter, Hallwylska covers their palatial inner courtyard with a heated glasshouse. They lay out a classic julbord groaning with hot dishes, cold cuts such as Christmas ham and paté, pickled herring and smoked fish, cheese and much more. Just make sure you save room for the dessert table where you'll find festive flavours such as gingerbread cheesecake, saffron buns, treacle toffee, candy canes and saffron pannacotta. Order a drinks package to go with your meal and Christmassy cocktails.
- Price: 1095 SEK
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Hamngatan 4, City/Norrmalm
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Hallwylska Restaurang
08-558 075 04 - Read more on Thatsup
Stylish and delicious
At the boutique hotel Görvälns Slott by Lake Mälaren, the motto is "stylish and tasteful". Indulge in seasonal Christmas food, prepared with no-fuss local ingredients. The Christmas menu includes pickled herring, smoked reindeer tartare, pike perch from Lake Hjälmaren, and cream cheese ice cream with lingonberry meringue, all served at the table in a traditional manner.
- Price: 1295 SEK
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Görvälnsvägen, Järfälla
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Biblioteket Live
Unique cultural environment
In Medborgarhuset in the heart of Medborgarplatsen, Biblioteket Live serves a classic Swedish Christmas buffet in a unique cultural environment. Enjoy the atmosphere and festive spirit in the restaurant with family, friends, and colleagues. Larger groups can also book the courtyard with its own bar and stage, or the Archive venue on the third floor.
- Price: 895-995 SEK
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Medborgarplatsen 2, Södermalm
As classic as it comes
Villa Godthem's charming wooden villa out on Djurgården oozes Christmas spirit, with an open fire and the scent of spiced mulled wine. They serve a classic Swedish julbord carefully prepared using traditional ingredients.
- Price: 795-1095 SEK
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Rosendalsvägen 9, Djurgården
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Villa Godthem
08-684 238 40 - Read more on Thatsup
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Full festive feeling
Storholmen Sjökrog, on the waterfront right outside Lidingö, goes all-in on Christmas spirit both indoors and out, with Christmas trees, decorations and log fires. They serve a five-course julbord; some courses are served to the table and others as a buffet. Flavours are classic with archipelago influences and there's a full dessert buffet. The ferry goes all day.
- When: Nov/Dec, two sittings per day
- Price: 595 SEK
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Storholmen, Lidingö
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Storholmen Sjökrog
070-660 31 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Julbord with activities
If you go to O'Learys in Tolv Stockholm to eat julbord you can choose from a wide range of fun and bonding activities such as bowling, adventure golf, shuffleboard and karaoke. The buffet is classically Swedish and includes a vegan section and a generous dessert table. Perfect for large or small groups.
- Price: 395-789 SEK
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Arenavägen 69, Johanneshov
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O'Learys Event Center Tolv Stockholm
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A Christmas classic
Stockholmers and tourists alike head to Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh to enjoy a classic julbord. Nothing is left to chance here and they've fine-tuned the details over many years. In addition to the traditional buffet there's a completely vegan table. Fragrant fir trees, hundreds of candles and starched linen napkins set the tone.
- Price: 795-1145 SEK
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Rosendalsvägen 8, Djurgården
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Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh
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Art gallery in atmospheric archipelago surroundings
Head to Artipelag for a classic julbord in beautiful archipelago surroundings with views over the inner archipelago. At the end of November they light the open fire and lay out a rustic julbord with festive food made from scratch on site or made by local producers. Sweet treats come from Artipelag's own pastry chefs and bakers.
- Price: 795 SEK
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Artipelagstigen 1, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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Artipelag
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Fairytale celebration
Storkholm's former National Archives offers a fairytale setting with beautiful halls from the 19th century. The Christmas buffet is, as usual, created by celebrity chef Niklas Ekstedt and consists of various types of bread, a whole fish table, hot and cold cuts, as well as many vegetarian dishes and a generous selection of classic desserts.
- Price: 995-1395 SEK
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Birger Jarls Torg 2A, Old Town
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Gamla Riksarkivet
08-519 421 52 - Read more on Thatsup
Mediterranean influences
Out on Ekerö, Jungfrusund sets up a lavish Christmas buffet full of classics and Mediterranean influences right by the water. Christmas is also celebrated with ice-cold snaps and warming mulled wine in the traditional way. Just gather the family, friends or colleagues and enjoy food and drink with Lake Mälaren as the backdrop.
- Price: 695 SEK
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Bryggavägen 133
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08-560 350 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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BBQ buffet at the table
If you're tired of pickled herring and Jansson's temptation, then Brisket & Friends provides a meatier alternative. This Texas-influenced smokehouse restaurant serves a BBQ buffet at the table until you can't eat any more, perfect for groups craving smoked meat, mac 'n' cheese, desserts, and much more. Vegetarian options are also available.
- Price: 750 SEK
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Christmas dinner with gift game
At Urban Deli Sveavägen, they serve Christmas dinner in their own unique way. The whole party gets to choose a shared starter and then select their own main course and dessert, with a choice of fish, meat, or vegetarian dish for the main course. Everyone also gets to play a Christmas gift game where the winner receives a Christmas present to take home.
- Price: Three-course menu 495-575 SEK
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Sveavägen 44, City/Norrmalm
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Urban Deli Sveavägen
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Basta
Christmas trip to Italy
Basta, at the top of the Åhléns City department store, offers a culinary Christmas journey to Italy with an Italian Christmas menu and handcrafted cocktails. Expect vibrant starters, fantastic main courses, and a refreshing selection of desserts. The whole party can choose a three or four-course menu, known as Piccolo or Grande. A vegan menu is also available.
- Price: 545-695 SEK
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Klarabergsgatan 50, City/Norrmalm
Florentine
Magical Christmas destination
Seventies-inspired Florentine transforms into a magical Christmas destination as they invite you to a glamorous Christmas experience, filled with Italian flavours and selected ingredients in the heart of Södermalm. Bring your loved ones, friends and colleagues and combine craft cocktails with a three or four-course menu. A vegan menu is also offered.
- Price: 625-795 SEK
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Folkungagatan 44, Södermalm
Event with Christmas dinner in the heart of the city
Book an event with a Christmas dinner in this cosy dining room on Torsgatan, near Sankt Eriksplan. Choose between their Christmas buffet and a Christmas-inspired three-course menu. The evening begins with mulled wine and pepparkakor in the bakery and afterwards, food is served in the dining room, which your group will have all to yourselves.
- Price: From 495 SEK excl VAT
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Lokstallsgatan 1, Vasastan
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Torsgatan
08-750 65 65 - Read more on Thatsup
Christmas buffet at Gröna Lund
At the renowned Tyrol restaurant, you'll find one of Sweden's largest Christmas buffets, a full 35 metres long and filled with food and treats. There's game meat, classic favourites, innovative variations, and plenty of vegetarian options. A sumptuous Christmas buffet with something for everyone.
- Price: 995-1095 SEK
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Allmänna gränd 2, Djurgården
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Tyrol
08-587 502 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic julbord in Djurgården
Blå Porten invites guests to a generous julbord that begins with hot mulled wine out in the garden. The buffet includes all the Christmas classics, such as pickled herring, salmon, meatballs and ham as well as vegetarian alternatives and traditional desserts, all served in charming surroundings.
- Price: 650-895 SEK
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Djurgårdsvägen 64, Djurgården
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Blå Porten
08-663 87 59 - Read more on Thatsup
BallBreaker
SponsoredClassic julbord with fun activities
If you're looking for a julbord full of all the delicious classic dishes but combined with a little action, BallBreaker on Kungsholmen is the place to go. Extend your evening with various activity options - for example bowling or mini golf - combined with dinner with your friends and family. A fun, sociable way to hang out that isn't all about the food - although you can also book just the julbord if you'd rather sit still.
- Price: Julbord with activity 695-1140 SEK, julbord without activity 645-795 SEK
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Lindhagensgatan 114, Kungsholmen
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Ballbreaker
08-617 00 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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Freshly-caught seafood
This fish and shellfish restaurant, which has been located right next to Cityterminalen for more than ten years, serves an seafood Christmas buffet filled with bleak roe, lobster, crayfish and smoked prawns, as well as hot dishes such as Janssons Temptation. Round off your meal with cheeses and a generous dessert buffet.
- Price: 1495-1595 SEK
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Vasagatan 1, City/Norrmalm
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Stockholm Fisk
08-580 017 30 - Read more on Thatsup
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Welcome Hotel
SponsoredShellfish platter at spa hotel
The Welcome Hotel in Barkaby serves a shellfish buffet which consists of classic Christmas food and shellfish platters with lobster, langoustines, prawns and oysters, as well as a dessert buffet with Christmas flavours. Why not enjoy a game of ping pong and shuffleboard, or book a karaoke room or some spa time.
- Price: From 1195 SEK
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Notarievägen 5, Järfälla
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Welcome Hotel
08-621 61 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Medieval charm in the Old Town
Sjätte Tunnan draws inspiration from medieval knights and serves the Christmas buffet as an old-fashioned feast in five courses. This includes hot dishes such as meatballs, game sausages and venison, alongside entertainment featuring jesters, mystery plays, concerts, and English folk music.
- Price: From 699-899 SEK
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Stora Nygatan 43, Old Town
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Sjätte Tunnan
08-440 09 19 - Read more on Thatsup
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