Stockholm’s Christmas Spirit

Stockholm’s Christmas Spirit

Have you ever experienced Christmas in Stockholm? The falling snowflakes light up the Nordic winter darkness and the smell of roasted almonds hit you as you wander down the streets of Stockholm. The Christmas bells rattle in the wind, a choir is singing somewhere nearby. Has your Christmas spirit arrived yet? Get to know the Swedish way of celebrating this special time of year and what Christmas in Stockholm is really like.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Café Järntorget, Västerlånggatan 81, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden

Järntorget, one of Stockholm’s many squares which are decorated with Christmas trees during the holidays.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Golden Peace, Österlånggatan 51, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden

See Den Gyldene Freden, one of the oldest restaurants in Stockholm and a popular spot for “julbord” (a must during this time of year!).

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Stortorget, Gamla Stan, Stockholm Sweden

Christmas Market on the main square, Stortorget, where the smell of roasted almonds and warmed glögg fill the air.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tyska Kyrkan (Old German Church), Svartmangatan 16 A Gamla Stan, Stockholm 111 29 Sweden

The German Church, the tallest building in the Old Town.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gnomes & Trolls, Tyska brinken 20, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden

“Julklappsrim”, “Kalle Anka” and “lussebulle”, they may be hard to pronouonce, but Swedish Christmas traditions are not complete without them.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Under Kastanjen, Kindstugatan 1, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden

Take in candelabras glowing in the windows while you stroll down the cobblestone streets of the Old Town.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Storkyrkan, 1 Traangsund Gamla Stan, Stockholm 111 29 Sweden

Swedish Christmas Music, discover some of the classic holiday music favourites of the Swedes and after, maybe you’ll want to sing along too!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rune Stone, Prästgatan 3, 193 30 Sigtuna, Sweden

Stockholm's Christmas Spirit

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gamla Stans Polkagriskokeri, Stora Nygatan 44, Stockholm 111 28 Sweden

Learn about Lucia Day traditions celebrated on December 13th, including the “Lucia train” or procession, with lit candles and singing.

Duration: 5 minutes