Skansen Christmas Market
Weekends
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Stockholm has 14 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 29 Nov and the last one closed on 22 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Stockholm's best-known Christmas markets are the market on Stortorget, the main square of Gamla Stan (the old town), and the traditional fair at Skansen open-air museum, held since the early 20th century. Warm up with glögg and saffron buns.
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
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We list 14 Christmas markets in Stockholm, including Skansen Christmas Market, Beckmans Julmarknad, Christmas Fair at Mårbacka and Christmas Fair at Taxinge Castle. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
In 2025 the first market, Skansen Christmas Market, opened on 29 Nov 2025, and most were open by 29 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Not usually. Last season every market in Stockholm with published dates had closed by 22 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.