Where to find restaurants open on Christmas Eve

Are you tired of the same old classic Christmas food, or just want to treat yourself with friends and family? At Stockholm Fisk, right next to Cityterminalen, you can tuck into a julbord filled with freshly-caught, spankingly fresh seafood right up until Christmas Eve. The buffet includes everything from different kinds of pickled herring to lobster, oysters, prawns and Janssons Temptation. Sittings fill up quickly so book in good time.

This fairytale wooden villa on Djurgården serves a classic Swedish julbord until December 26th. A roaring open fire and glögg mulled wine enhance the Christmas spirit.

Celebrate Christmas with an Asian buffet at East on Stureplan. Exciting flavours, with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, lactose and gluten-free options. The restaurant is open most of Christmas Eve, with lunch and evening sittings.

Mister French serves their julbord on Skeppsbrokajen right up until 24 December, which means you can enjoy it on Christmas Eve. With stunning views over the entrance to Stockholm harbour, they lay out a classic Christmas buffet with all the traditional dishes - as well as an additional seafood platter, if you want to really treat yourself. 

On Christmas Eve, Boulebar will be open to welcome festive revellers who want to combine French Christmas food with a game of boules. You can choose which menu package you would like when you book, and there are four options to choose from: Simple, Petit, Ordinaire, or Deluxe, with the latter including a seafood platter and French cheeses. This way, you can skip the queue at the buffet, as the food is served directly to your table.

If you want to enjoy a big Italian family meal, head down to Norr Mälarstrand and Trattorian. They lay out their Italian Christmas buffet on Christmas Eve. Don't miss the Italian desserts. Round off the meal with a cocktail in front of the fire in Orangeriet right next door.

For the first time, Blå Porten will be open on Christmas Eve this year. A classic Christmas buffet will be served in a beautiful and atmospheric 20th-century setting at Djurgården. The julbord also includes several vegetarian options. Mulled wine and coffee are included, and you can add on a separate drinks package if you like. If you want to eat something other than Christmas food, there's a limited à la carte menu available, subject to availability. On Christmas Eve they'll be serving the julbord in two sittings.

Villa Källhagen serves a classic Christmas buffet with modern twists. The backdrop is particularly special at this time of year, and they make a huge effort to create a festive and warm atmosphere. The buffet includes everything from classic herring to carefully rolled meatballs, as well as homemade mustard and a generous dessert table. Nothing is left to chance. On Christmas Eve, the buffet is served in two sittings, lunch and evening.

In the heart of Medborgarplatsen in Södermalm, Biblioteket Live creates a festive atmosphere during the year's most magical time. They serve a classic Swedish Christmas buffet on Christmas Eve, featuring homemade delicacies that can be enjoyed in the company of family, relatives, and friends. Two sittings will be available.

Strömma arranges a Christmas buffet cruise on Christmas Eve, either as a lunch cruise or an evening cruise. Homemade dishes are served in cosy salons aboard charming archipelago boats while gliding through the wintry archipelago landscape. The ticket includes welcome mulled wine, the Christmas buffet, and a cruise lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.

The Hotel Diplomat's Scandinavian brasserie on Strandvägen draws in local regulars and international guests all year round. The restaurant's open on Christmas Eve for anyone who fancies eating a non-Christmassy dinner with views over the waters of Nybroviken. 

This classic restaurant is a real Stockholm institution. The historic beer hall on Medborgarplatsen serves traditional Swedish homecooking on Christmas Eve - perfect for anyone who can't survive without their fill of pickled herring and meatballs but doesn't want to tuck into a full Christmas buffet.

Kick off Christmas Eve with lunch or round it off with dinner - Prinsen is open all day. Its location in Bibliotekstan makes it perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping. They serve food with a "French feel, Swedish mood and ingredients of the highest calibre".

Urban Deli on Nytorget is open for both lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve. The menu is extensive and includes deli items from Urban Deli's store, such as shellfish and charcuterie. You can also buy all the ingredients you need to make Christmas food at home in the store.

Bonnie's inside the Bank Hotel will be open on Christmas Eve. This year, they'll be celebrating with an elegant à la carte menu. On Christmas Eve, they also offer Bankers Dinner, with a touch of festive flavours. The whole experience is enjoyed in sophisticated surroundings in the city centre.

Escape the stress of Christmas in one of the city's most beautiful dining rooms. Berns Asiatiska serves Asian flavours on Christmas Eve. Celebrate Christmas under the chandeliers with sushi, sashimi and much more.

If you want to celebrate Christmas Eve with pomp and circumstance, the five-star Grand Hôtel is the place to go. Their restaurant Grand Soleil is inspired by the Riviera and is open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve. 

Mårten Trotzig is the place to go if you want to celebrate Christmas in the historic surroundings of the Old Town.Classic fish and meat dishes are served for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve, for anyone who's had enough of festive food by then. Take a cosy stroll among the narrow alleys and cobbled streets of the Old Town after your meal.

The bistro at this Art Deco hotel on Mariatorget is open over Christmas and serves classic Swedish dishes such as Toast Skagen and sirloin steak. Relax and get into the Christmas spirit among the red velvet sofas and gleaming brass touches. The bar is also open for anyone who prefers a chic cocktail.

ROT Butik & Kök in NK Saluhall is open on Christmas Eve for anyone who wants to buy something to take home or give a luxurious food gift. Choose from delicacies such as Skagenröra prawn mayo, Janssons Temptation and cured, boiled or glazed Christmas ham from selected Swedish farms.