Stockholm Kungsgatan street adorned with stars in Christmas season

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Malmö Town Hall illuminated at blue hour during winter festivities

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Gothenburg bustling Christmas market with festive decorations in winter

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Stockholm's Gamla Stan illuminated Christmas tree during winter

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Malmö illuminated Christmas market street at blue hour

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Gothenburg Fish Church illuminated at twilight during Christmas season

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Stockholm Biblioteksgatan adorned in red and gold garlands during winter twilight

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Malmö stunning giant Christmas ornament decoration at blue hour

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Malmö Christmas tree radiates warmth against modern winter skyline

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Stockholm winter wonderland with star decorations and market lights

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Stockholm

7 Markets

Christmas markets in Stockholm

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Gothenburg

5 Markets

Christmas markets in Gothenburg

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Malmö

5 Markets

Christmas markets in Malmö

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Christmas at Liseberg

Gothenburg • Liseberg amusement park

Sweden's largest and most famous Christmas market, held at Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg. The park is transformed with millions of lights, traditional market stalls, ice skating, and festive entertainment. Features a Christmas village, seasonal food and drink, and the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet (julbord).

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Gustav Adolfs Torg

Malmö • Gustav Adolfs Torg

Malmö's main Christmas market held in the central square, featuring local crafts, delicacies, and festive atmosphere. The market includes a craft workshop, light installations, carousel, horse and carriage rides, and entertainment throughout December. The square is beautifully decorated with illuminated Christmas presents, hearts and stars hanging in the trees.

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Skansens julmarknad

Stockholm • Bollnästorget, Djurgården

Sweden's oldest Christmas market dating back to 1903, held at the historic open-air museum Skansen. Features around 70 market stalls with traditional Swedish crafts, food delicacies, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and visits to historic houses showing Christmas celebrations from the past. The market includes the Winter Lights walk and traditional dancing around the Christmas tree.

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Christmas in Haga

Gothenburg • Haga Nygata

A traditional Christmas market in Gothenburg's charming Haga neighborhood, known for its cobbled streets and preserved wooden buildings. Market stalls line Haga Nygata street, with shops decorated for Christmas and festive atmosphere throughout. Features local crafts, food vendors, and traditional Christmas music performances.

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Stortorgets Julmarknad

Stockholm • Stortorget, Old Town

Sweden's oldest Christmas market, first held in 1837, located in the historic cobblestone square of Stockholm's Old Town. Features 41 stalls offering traditional Swedish crafts, Christmas decorations, food delicacies, and seasonal treats. The medieval-inspired market creates an atmospheric setting with mulled wine, waffles, and a fishpond for children.

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Kronhusjul

Gothenburg • Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna

Christmas market held at Kronhuset, Gothenburg's oldest building dating from the 1650s, originally built as an artillery store. Features themed weekends including sustainability festival, design and crafts market, and unique student creations. Set in historic courtyard with traditional atmosphere and craft exhibitors.

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Hovstallet julmarknad

Stockholm • Väpnargatan, Östermalm

A traditional Christmas market held in the historic Royal Stables in central Stockholm, featuring around 70 of Sweden's best artisans offering exclusive handmade creations. Visitors can see the king's horses and the royal family's magnificent collection of carriages, including the splendid Sjuglas State Carriage. The market includes a smithy with forged products and food stalls with Christmas delicacies.

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Caroli julmarknaden

Malmö • Caroli Church Square

Eastern Malmö's large Christmas market featuring handmade presents and artworks from local businesses and artisans representing the neighborhood's diversity and creativity. Local restaurants and cafés serve traditional Christmas specialties and delicacies from different cultures. Features festive choir singing and activities.

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