Best Christmas markets in Stockholm
Christmas is just around the corner, and the dark season is illuminated by all the marvelous Christmas decorations and Lucia celebrations. One natural choice at this time of year is an outing to one of the city's Christmas markets. More Christmas on Stockholmtown.
Old Town market at Stortorget Square (Open daily until Dec 23)
The Gamla Stan (Old Town) Christmas Market is on the oldest square in Sweden is a beloved century-old tradition. Picturesque red stalls with food, drink, Christmas candy and handicrafts.
Skansen (Open daily until Dec 19)
A traditional Christmas market in Skansen's marvelous settings. Well-stocked booths with food, candy and Christmas decorations. Experience living history and Swedsh Christmas atmosphere and traditions in all the historic buildings. Skansen is open all year around and this year even on christmas eve.
Excursions
Drottningholm Palace (Dec 4-5)
An outdoor fair by the Royal Palace, where the palace gift shop and Royal chapel will be open and there will be guided tours.
Sigtuna Christmas market (Sundays until Dec 19)
Traditional Christmas market in the picturesque city of Sigtuna
Photo: Henrik Trygg/Stockholm Visitors Board
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