Where to find Stockholm's best Christmas markets

Where to find Stockholm's best Christmas markets

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 wintery outing. Follow our tips to Christmas markets in and just outside Stockholm this festive season.

In this guide
  1. In central Stockholm
    1. Bondens egen marknad farmers market – Södermalm/Östermalm
    2. Skansen Christmas market – Djurgården
    3. Christmas market in the Old Town – Stortorget in the Old Town
    4. Djurgården – Inviting Christmas atmosphere
    5. Wasa Christmas market – Odenplan
    6. Hovstallet – Östermalm
    7. ABF-huset – Schysst Jul
    8. Stadsmuseet – Slussen
    9. Biblioteket Live – Medborgarplatsen
    10. Skeppsholmen – Skeppsholmsgården Christmas market
    11. Kungsträdgården – Kungsträdgården
    12. Svensk Form – Skeppsholmen
  2. Outside the city centre
    1. Konstfack Christmas market – Telefonplan
    2. Herrängens Gård – Älvsjö
    3. Zeta's Christmas market – Segeltorp
    4. Sigtuna Julmarknad – Sigtuna
    5. Steninge Slottsby – Märsta
    6. Skoklosters slott – Skokloster
    7. Färgfabriken – Liljeholmen
    8. Filmstaden's Christmas market – Solna
    9. Taxinge Slott – Taxinge
    10. Christmas in the fishing harbour – Nynäshamn
    11. Blidö julmarknad – Blidö
    12. Kattholmen Christmas market – Gustavsberg
    13. Fryshuset – Fryshuset
    14. Christmas in Vinterviken gardens – Vinterviken
    15. G-Studio's open ateliers – Gustavsberg
    16. Artipelag – Värmdö
    17. Solnahallen – Solna
    18. Gamla Enskede market – Enskede
    19. Christmas market in Wira Bruk – Åkersberga
    20. Elfviks gård – Lidingö
    21. Stora Sköndal Christmas market – Söderort

In central Stockholm

Bondens egen marknad farmers market

Södermalm/Östermalm

Organic Christmas food, locally-produced delicacies, hand-dipped candles and masses of festive activities. You can buy your food and your presents direct from the producers at these farmers markets. The market returns to Katarina Bangata in Södermalm and Tessinparken in Östermalm every year.

  • Date, Tessinparken: 2, 9, 16 Dec 2023
  • Date, Södermalm: 25 Nov, 2, 9, 16 Dec 2023
  • Time: 10am-3pm

Skansen Christmas market

Djurgården

With numerous stalls and a classic festive atmosphere, Skansen's Christmas market is a must for traditionalists, with handcrafts, Christmas songs, dancing around the Christmas tree and much more. 
The park is open as usual and you can warm yourself by the open fire in one of the festively decorated houses, listen to stories about Christmas celebrations from the past and experience decorated trees, Christmas tables, Christmas baking and other Swedish Christmas traditions.

  • Date: Fri–Sun 24 Nov–17 Dec 2023
  • Time: 10am-6pm

Christmas market in the Old Town

Stortorget in the Old Town

The award-winning Christmas market in the Old Town has been going since 1837, making it Stockholm's oldest market. You'll find some 40 stands selling everything from handcrafts and toffees to ceramics and Christmas salamis.

  • Date: 25 Nov–23 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am - 6pm

Djurgården

Inviting Christmas atmosphere

Christmas at Rosendals Trädgård means beautiful wreaths, gifts and delicious flavours from the kitchen and bakery. Candlelight and outdoor fires create a delightful atmosphere.

  • Date: 12 Nov-22 Dec
  • Time: All day

Wasa Christmas market

Odenplan

Wasa Christmas market began in 2012 and has moved around Vasastan over the years, most recently settling in Odenplan. Around 35 exhibitors sell traditional handcrafts, homemade goodies, Christmas sweets and handmade candles. There are also a couple of tables selling secondhand festive items.

  • Date: 25 Nov and 2 Dec 2023
  • Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Hovstallet

Östermalm

The annual Christmas market at the Royal Stables includes crafts, artisan foods, children's activities and much more. While you're there, explore the beautiful buildings, the magnificent carriages that are used for ceremonial occasions and visit the stables themselves to see the king's horses.

  • Date: 8-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: Varies

ABF-huset

Schysst Jul

Schysst Jul is a Christmas market that supports organisations and businesses working with human rights and environmental issues. By buying your Christmas presents here, you're helping to contribute to the important work the exhibitors do.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm

Stadsmuseet

Slussen

Stockholm book weekend literary festival and Stockholm City Museum invite you to a literature-filled Christmas market! Meet authors and publishers, find Christmas presents, get your purchases signed and listen to interesting author talks, lectures and readings.

  • Date: 2 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11.30am–4.30pm

Biblioteket Live

Medborgarplatsen

Instead of a traditional market, Kultura Sthlm is for shoppers who want to shop sustainably and ethically. You'll find second-hand and vintage items, handicrafts, handmade accessories, organic skin care and much more from small-scale producers and artists, and you can also enjoy esoteric treatments for both body and soul.

  • Date: 3, 10 and 17 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am–4pm

Skeppsholmen

Skeppsholmsgården Christmas market

The Christmas market on the inner-city island of Skeppsholmen may not be Stockholm's largest, but it's definitely one of the most charming. Surrounded by water in the heart of the city, you'll find a festive market with a nautical and crafts theme. Watch as blacksmiths forge iron or try it for yourself, warm yourself by the fire or grill a sausage, have a hot drink and something to eat and buy unique Christmas presents.

  • Date: 16–17 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-5pm

Kungsträdgården

Kungsträdgården

Support the city's Young Enterprise companies at their Christmas market in Kungsträdgården. You'll find some unique gifts, handcrafts and other treasures which you can buy straight from high school students involved in Young Enterprise.

  • Date: 2 December 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm

Svensk Form

Skeppsholmen

For the third year in a row, Svensk Form, the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design, invites you to their Christmas market on Skeppsholmen. Here you can take part in a selection of creations made by the members themselves, such as jewellery, candlesticks, ceramics, lighting, posters and a lots more.

  • Date: 16 December 2023
  • Time: Midday-5pm

Outside the city centre

Konstfack Christmas market

Telefonplan

Students at Konstfack, Stockholm's University of Arts, Crafts and Design, sell their own artworks at their Christmas market in the form of sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, clothes and decorations. You can buy lussebullar saffron buns and warm glögg in the café.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: 10am-5pm
Herrängens Gård – Christmas markets
Herrängens Gård
Herrängens Gård – Christmas markets
Herrängens Gård
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Herrängens Gård – Christmas markets
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Herrängens Gård – Christmas markets
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Jul på Herrängens Gård · Herrängens Gård – Christmas markets
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Herrängens Gård

Älvsjö

Herrängens gård is holding their traditional Christmas market again this year. On the first weekend of advent, the charming old wooden villa will be filled with exhibitors selling crafts, ceramics, jewellery and wreaths, as well as edible goodies such as preserves, coffee and tea. The café will be open and Father Christmas will be receiving children's wish lists in his workshop.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm

Zeta's Christmas market

Segeltorp

The nursery shop and outdoor areas at this stylish garden centre are filled with wreaths, amaryllis, hyacinths, hellebores and other seasonal flowers and greenery, as well as patinated pots and planters, silvery baubles and masses of beautiful decorations. The garden is warmed and lit up with braziers and outdoor candles and the garden café serves soup and other good things.

  • Date: 18-19 Nov 2023
  • Time: 10am-4pm

Sigtuna Julmarknad

Sigtuna

Sigtuna's popular Christmas market takes over the main square each year. While you're there, take a walk around in Sigtuna, Sweden's first town, and admire the picturesque surroundings.

  • Date: 26 Nov and 3, 10 and 17 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm

Steninge Slottsby

Märsta

Take in the Christmas atmosphere, enjoy festive treats and shop for homemade gifts and Christmas decorations at Steninge Slottsby. Take a walk in the beautiful wintery surroundings.

  • Date: 11 Nov–23 Dec 2023
  • Time:  Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott
Skoklosters slott – Christmas markets
Skoklosters slott

Skoklosters slott

Skokloster

Every year on the first weekend of Advent, Skokloster Castle invites you to a traditional Christmas market. For two days, visitors can enjoy handicrafts, local delicacies, winter guided tours and Christmas presents in the shop. The 17th-century castle is one of the world's best-preserved baroque castles and can be reached by both car and public transport.

  • Date: 2–3 December 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm

Färgfabriken

Liljeholmen

The market at Färgfabriken is one of Stockholm's largest. A wide selection of artists, designers and craftspeople will be selling their creations. There's an outdoor bar where you can warm up with drinks and fresh saffron doughnuts.

  • Date: 9-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-5pm

Filmstaden's Christmas market

Solna

Feel the festive spirit at historic Filmstaden film studios, where famous names such as Ingmar Bergman filmed many of their movies. Their annual Christmas market includes art and crafts, film screenings, guided tours, performances, food and much more.

  • Date: 10 Dec 2023
  • Time: 12-4pm

Taxinge Slott

Taxinge

The Christmas market at Taxinge Slott is one of the largest in Sweden, with over 130 artisans selling their homemade products. Taste homemade delicacies, warm up by the open fire and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

  • Date: 17-19 and 23-26 November 2023
  • Time: Varies

Christmas in the fishing harbour

Nynäshamn

The fishing harbour in Nynäshamn fills with market stalls over two days. You'll find everything from sheepskins and warming bobble hats to wreaths, toys and handcrafts. Food-wise you'll find cheeses, breads and handmade pralines. A horse and carriage ferries visitors between the town centre and the harbour. 

  • When: 9-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm
Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
Blidösunds­bolaget
Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
Blidösunds­bolaget
Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
Blidösunds­bolaget
Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
Blidösunds­bolaget
Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
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Blidösunds­bolaget – Christmas markets
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Blidö julmarknad

Blidö

Feel the Christmas spirit with a day's outing to Blidö Christmas market in the archipelago. Eat delicious food and enjoy festive music on the steamboat out to the island. The market sells everything from fresh and smoked fish to sweets, glögg, crafts, jewellery, ceramics and more. After two hours at the market the boat makes its way back to Stockholm again.

  • When: 9 Dec 2023
  • Time: Day trip 9.30am-8pm

Kattholmen Christmas market

Gustavsberg

At Kattholmen's Christmas market, which is arranged by Nautilus Boat Club in Gustavsberg's guest marina, you can buy Christmas gifts and eat and drink over two days in December. You'll find local crafts, a Lucia procession, food trucks, Christmas trees for sale and live music.

  • Date: 9-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: Midday-6pm

Fryshuset

Fryshuset

Every year Handcraft Kvinnokraft organises a Christmas market selling handcrafts by women, non-binary and trans people. This year around 70 exhibitors will be taking part, selling silver jewellery, skincare, ceramics, woodwork, books, clothes, art and more, all made with a sustainable, humanitarian philosophy.

  • Date: 26 Nov 2023
  • Time: 11am-5pm

Christmas in Vinterviken gardens

Vinterviken

Enjoy a Christmas market with handcrafts, food, Lucia procession and music in the beautiful gardens of Vinterviken. Have a coffee and something to eat in the café or take a walk in the surrounding area next to the waters of Lake Mälaren.

  • Date: 9-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-3pm

G-Studio's open ateliers

Gustavsberg

Artist collective G-studion in Gustavsberg's old porcelain factory organises Open Ateliers twice a year, of which the Christmas market is one. See the works of artists, designers, artisans and illustrators, an event that usually attracts hundreds of visitors.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag
Artipelag – Christmas markets
Artipelag

Artipelag

Värmdö

Artipelag is holding a small-scale Christmas market, but with just as much Christmas atmosphere as a larger version. Here you can buy goodies to have on the table or under the tree, such as crispbread, cakes and pastries, Christmas sweets and pralines from the patisserie, or handmade sausages, pickled herring and smoked salmon from the smokehouse.

  • Date: 16-17 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-3pm

Solnahallen

Solna

This is a Christmas market by nerds - but for everyone! But it's particularly well suited to anyone who likes dragons and elves, boardgames and computer games, fantasy, comics, Marcel, DC, cosplay and Japanese characters. Artists and private individuals will be selling a wonderful mix of new and pre-loved items.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: Sat 11am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm

Gamla Enskede market

Enskede

The Christmas market in Gamla Enskede is always popular and will get even the Scroogiest of Christmas grinches into the festive spirit. They sell handcrafts, homemade and homebaked goodies and Christmas decorations, to the tones of atmospheric music. If you're lucky, Father Christmas will even put in an appearance.

  • Date: 9-10 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am-4pm

Christmas market in Wira Bruk

Åkersberga

Once upon a time Wira Bruk was Sweden's main armoury, but it's now a museum where they organise a Christmas market on the first of advent. Browse the handcrafts and edible goodies sold at the twenty five market stalls, have something to eat in the restaurant and let the live music put you in a Christmassy mood.

  • Date: 1-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: Fri midday–4pm, Sat-Sun 10am–4pm

Elfviks gård

Lidingö

Elfviks gård out on Lidingö organises a Christmas market that includes everything from handcrafts to food, Christmas trees for sale, mulled wine and pony rides. Pick up wreaths, cheese, antiques, art and toys; the bistro serves glögg, saffron buns, lamb sausages and more.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: 11am - 3pm

Stora Sköndal Christmas market

Söderort

In Stora Sköndal's Christmas market in southern Stockholm, around fifty vendors sell fine foods, flowers, handicrafts and products with a focus on locally grown, locally produced and organic products. There will also be a hot dog barbecue, Christmas tree sale, pony rides, music and American Christmas food.

  • Date: 2-3 Dec 2023
  • Time: 10am-4pm

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