The best Christmas markets in Sweden 2026 – 12 worth the trip
Sweden has hundreds of Christmas markets. These 12 are, by the organisers' own figures, the largest, oldest or most talked-about — from Skansen in Stockholm to Jamtli in Östersund. All are recurring markets held every year.
Top 12 in 2026
Chosen from the organisers' own figures on size, visitor numbers and history — not from reviews:
- 1. Skansens julmarknad, Stockholm
- 2. Julmarknad på Liseberg, Göteborg
- 3. Julmarknad på Jamtli, Östersund · 4–6 december 2026
- 4. Huseby Julmässa, Skatelöv
- 5. Stortorgets julmarknad, Stockholm
- 6. Eksjö Julmarknad, Eksjö · 5–6 december 2026
- 7. Julmarknad på Taxinge Slott (Kakslottet), Nykvarn
- 8. Julmässan på Kalmar slott, Kalmar · 26–29 november 2026
- 9. Gamla Linköpings julmarknad, Linköping
- 10. Julmarknad på Hägnan, Gammelstad
- 11. Falu Gruva julmarknad, Falun
- 12. Jul i Haga, Göteborg
Find markets near you
Nine regional guides list every market with its date and venue, and the map on the English start page shows all 80.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest Christmas market in Sweden?
- Huseby Julmässa near Alvesta is billed as the largest Christmas fair in the Nordics, drawing around 30,000 visitors over nine days in November. Among the classic markets, Liseberg in Gothenburg is one of the largest and most visited, and Jamtli in Östersund one of the most visited in northern Europe.
- What is the oldest Christmas market in Sweden?
- The Stortorget market in Stockholm's Old Town has medieval roots and has been held in its current form since 1837. Skansen has run its Christmas market since 1903.