Castle & manor Christmas markets in Sweden 2026 – 18 markets
A Christmas market in a castle setting is a Swedish classic: 18 of the country's recurring markets are held at castles, manors and estates — from the baroque Skokloster on Lake Mälaren to Bosjökloster by Lake Ringsjön. Here they all are, with dates where released.
All 18 castle & manor markets in 2026
From baroque palaces to ironworks estates — click for dates, times and venue:
- Julmarknad på Julita gård, Katrineholm – 23–25 October 2026
- Julmässan på Ekenäs slott, Örtomta – 12–15 November 2026
- Julmarknad på Taxinge Slott (Kakslottet), Nykvarn – 13–15 and 19–22 November 2026
- Julmarknad på Gunnebo Slott, Mölndal – 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29 November 2026
- Julmarknad på Svaneholms slott, Skurup – 15 November 2026
- Julmarknad på Kobergs slott, Trollhättan – 19–22 November 2026 (Thursday–Sunday)
- Julmarknad på Tjolöholms Slott, Fjärås – 20–22 November, 27–29 November and 4–6 December 2026
- Julmarknad på Rosenlunds herrgård, Jönköping – 21–22 November 2026
- Julmässan på Kalmar slott, Kalmar – 26–29 November 2026
- Skånska Juldagarna på Bosjökloster, Höör – 27–29 November 2026
- Gammeljul på Vadstena slott, Vadstena – 27–29 November 2026
- Julmarknad på Wenngarns slott, Sigtuna – 28–29 November, 5–6 December and 12–13 December 2026
- Julmarknad på Skoklosters slott, Skokloster – 28–29 November 2026
- Advent på Nääs Slott, Floda – 28–29 November and 5–6 December 2026
- Julmarknad på Karlslunds herrgård, Örebro – 28 November 2026
- JUL på Övedskloster, Sjöbo – 11–13 December 2026
- Jul i Stenladan – Steninge Slottsby, Märsta – Daily in the run-up to Christmas (2026 dates not yet published)
- Julmarknad på Alsters Herrgård, Alster – First Advent (2026 dates not yet published)
Frequently asked questions
- Which castle Christmas market is the biggest?
- By number of exhibitors, JUL på Övedskloster near Sjöbo in Skåne, with more than 140 in 2026 according to the organiser. The fair at Kalmar Castle has more than 110 and Taxinge Slott (the "Cake Castle") outside Stockholm more than 90.
- Do castle Christmas markets charge admission?
- It varies. Wenngarn Castle is free, while the fairs at Kalmar Castle, Ekenäs and Julita charge SEK 100, Taxinge SEK 100–120, Bosjökloster SEK 110, Övedskloster SEK 120 and Vadstena Castle SEK 125 for adults (2026). Children under 12 get in free at most.