In Sweden official Christmas celebrations usually start in the end of November or beginning of December, with focus being on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas - advent. During this time there are many Swedish holiday highlights, like Christmas markets.
At a Swedish Christmas market you can often enjoy traditional Christmas music, candles and crafts. Most Christmas markets offer locally made crafts, both traditional and more modern ones. There is also typical Swedish Christmas food and drink to enjoy, such as saffron buns and Glögg - mulled wine. And despite the freezing weather it is one of the highlights of Christmas.
The oldest Christmas market in Sweden was established in 1837, and you can still visit it, every year, in Gamla Stan in Stockholm.
Christmas Markets in Sweden are a great way to learn more about Swedish culture and traditions, whilst enjoying a fun and exciting event to light up the long and dark December month.
If you're in Stockholm, Skansen's Christmas Market opens on November 29th, where you can experience a historic Christmas market with roots dating back to 1903. At Skansen's Christmas Market, you can buy handicrafts, design items, candies, homemade candles, and secret Christmas gifts.
