Heidi Planning a winter city break to the Swedish capital, Stockholm? Get ready for some serious Christmas magic! Stockholm’s Christmas markets, with their historic charm, traditional treats, and unique crafts, make the city an unforgettable destination in December. Check out our complete guide below to the best Christmas Markets in Stockholm for 2025, including all the dates you need for your trip planning!
When are the Christmas markets in Stockholm?
The Christmas season in Sweden traditionally begins in late November and runs until 23rd December. Keep a close eye on opening times: some markets are open daily, while others only take place at weekends.
Important to know: 23rd December is generally the very last day for the Christmas markets. On Christmas Eve (24th December), Swedes celebrate with their families. After that, only the Christmas decorations remain until 13th January (Knutsdagen), the 20th day after Christmas, but the markets themselves are over.
Stockholm Christmas markets: essential guide
Stortorget (Gamla Stan) Christmas Market
The Christmas Market on Stortorget in Gamla Stan (the Old Town) is an absolute must-see and one of the oldest in Sweden, with roots dating back to 1523. The iconic red stalls set against the colourful façades of the square make for an irresistible photo opportunity.
- 2025 Dates: From late November until 23rd December 2025. Open daily.
- What will you find? Artisan products, traditional crafts (ceramics, wood carvings), Christmas decorations, Swedish cheeses and spices.
- Glögg & Pepparkakor: Naturally, this is the perfect place to enjoy the essential Swedish mulled wine (glögg), spicy biscuits (pepparkakor), and hot chocolate.
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Top Tip: look out for the Living Advent Calendar at 6:15 PM! A different window opens up in Gamla Stan every day.
Skansen Christmas market – traditional and atmospheric
The Christmas Market at the Skansen open-air museum is a true classic, running since 1903. With its historic buildings, traditional costumes, and sublime views over Stockholm, the authentic Swedish Christmas atmosphere really comes alive here.
- 2025 Dates: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 28th November to 21st December 2025.
- Activities: You can buy ‘julgodis’ (Christmas sweets) and crafts, dance around the Christmas tree, make Christmas decorations, and attend the Advent concert in the Seglora church. The Lucia tradition is also celebrated here.
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Kungsträdgården Christmas Market – central and cosy
Located in the central park of Kungsträdgården, this is an easily accessible and cosy market, often smaller in scale but popular with both locals and tourists.
- 2025 Dates: 29th November 2025
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Jul på Hovstallet (The Royal Stables)
The first Advent weekend is traditionally dedicated to the Christmas market at the Royal Stables (Jul på Hovstallet). This is an exclusive market featuring high-quality crafts from across Sweden.
- 2025 Dates: 5th to 7th December 2025.
- What will you find? More than 70 stalls with handicrafts, exclusive Christmas gifts, and traditional Christmas delicacies.
- Tip: Combine your visit with a look inside the stables and the halls displaying historic carriages.
- Address: Väpnargatan 1, Stockholm (Östermalm) – Metro stop: Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården
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More atmospheric Christmas markets in Stockholm
Bondens Egen Julmarknad – The Farmers’ Market
Stockholm’s very own farmers’ Christmas market, specialising in authentic, local, and artisan products such as honey, jam, cheese, and crafts.
- On Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. Various locations.
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Here you can find more Christmas markets in Stockholm.
Christmas markets near Stockholm
Jul i Stenladan (Steninge Slott)
Steninge Slott near the Steninge Archipelago claims to have the largest, and often earliest, indoor Christmas market.
- 2025 Dates: Daily from 9th November to 23rd December 2025.
- Free entry and free parking.
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Taxinge Slott – the cookie castle
This castle, nicknamed ‘the cookie castle’, opens its doors as early as mid-November for a large Christmas market featuring around 130 artisans and a famous cake and cookie buffet.
- 2025 Dates: 14th–16th November and 20th–23rd November 2025.
- Take the train to Nykvarn C and change there for bus 780.
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Sigtuna Christmas market
For more than 50 years, visitors have flocked from far and wide to the Sigtuna Christmas Market. In addition to the stalls with typical Christmas goods, Father Christmas is also present to receive children’s wish lists. Naturally, there is also Christmas music, with Lucia choirs being an essential part, along with dancing and singing around the Christmas tree.
- Practical info: The Christmas market stretches along Stora gatan from Stora torget to Lilla torget. You can visit it every Sunday of Advent.
- Travel with SJ (Swedish Railways) by train to Märsta C or Arlanda C. Then take bus 570, 575 or 583 to Sigtuna/Märsta.
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Filmstadens Julmarknad (Film City Christmas Market)
This is where Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman first made their mark as film stars. The director Ingmar Bergman also worked here. The film studios provide the backdrop for a classic, old-fashioned Christmas market featuring various stalls, Lucia songs, Father Christmas, film screenings, guided tours of the area, a proper loppis (flea market), performances and much more! I was there myself in 2021 and highly recommend it. Tip: be sure to try the saffron waffles!
- Practical info: 7th December 2025
- Address: Råsundavägen 150, Solna
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