Christmas Markets in West Sweden 2024

Traditional Christmas market with Swedish crafts and foods at Gunnebo House. Gunnebo House and Gardens is one of Sweden's finest 18th century estates, beautifully located between the lakes Stensjön and Rådasjön in the town of Mölndal, about 10 minutes south of Gothenburg. The exhibitors can be found in the main building and its two wings. The coffee shop and restaurant are open all day, and hot drinks and snacks are also served outside.

Christmas Market at Gunnebo House and Gardens

• 16-17, 24-25 November, 30 November-1 December
• For the complete opening hours go to Gunnebo House and Gardens.

Christmas Market at Tofta Mansion

Kungälv

Tofta Manor is situated about 30 minutes north of Gothenburg, just outside Kungälv. Here you can get into the Christmas spirit in the old grain store. Craftsmen and food producers display and sell their products. On offer are for example ceramics, woodwork, wrought-iron goods, silver jewellery and various textile products. If you're interested in food, you can buy mustard, marzipan, different jams and marmalades, game, home-baked bread and much more.

In Tofta Distillery you'll find a Christmas Café with delicious home-baked cakes, sandwiches, light meals, and a genuine Christmas spirit. Pony rides are available for children.

Christmas Market at Tofta Mansion

• 30 November-1 December, 7-8 & 14-15 December

For the complete opening hours go to Tofta Manor.

Christmas Market at Nääs Fabriker

 Tollered

Come and get a foretaste of Christmas during the first weekend of advent, with experiences, delicious treats, shopping and activities. The whole area around Nääs Fabriker is characterized by attention to detail, and a respectful conservation of the original charm of this former cotton mill. It is a lively destination that has a lot to offer in the form of trendy boutiques, a hotel, restaurant, café and deli.

Christmas Market at Nääs Fabriker

• 30 November-1 December, 7-8 December

For the complete opening hours go to Nääs Fabriker.

Christmas Market at Nordens Ark

  Hunnebostrand

Old-fashioned Christmas celebrations, and Christmas market, including Christmas carols and dancing around the Christmas tree, a visit from Father Christmas and Christmas trees, crafts etc. to buy. Tombolas and much more. In the café you can enjoy a Christmas meal and the traditional Swedish Christmas drink, glögg, among other things.

Nordens Ark, which is about 1.5 hours north of Gothenburg, is a nature park of generous proportions, with a diverse flora, where you can see threatened animal species from all over the world. Everything from old Scandinavian breeds to wild animals and exotic species from places with a climate similar to that in Scandinavia.

Christmas Market at Nordens Ark

• 30 November

For the complete opening hours go to Nordens Ark.

Food and decorations at Falbygdens Osteria

Falköping

People come to Falbygdens Osteria from near and far to experience the lovely atmosphere and buy cheese, deli products and Christmas decorations. Most visitors also call in to the restaurant to try the popular cheese buffet or have a cup of coffee with something freshly baked.

You can taste the cheeses before you buy here, so that you’ll be sure you’re satisfied with this year’s Christmas cheese.

Christmas Market at Falbygdens Osteria

• 10 October - 23 December

For the complete opening hours go to Falbygdens Osteria.

Charming Christmas Market in Hjo

Hjo

Hjo is a beautiful wooden town by Lake Vättern, with a heart as its symbol. Visit Hjo’s Christmas Market – a lovely little market in a charming wooden town setting – in the first weekend of advent.

The day offers plenty of Christmas atmosphere and a traditional market, with crafts stalls, horse and cart trips, Christmas music, Christmas dips in Lake Vättern, Christmas food, Christmas cheer and a lot more.

Christmas Market in Hjo

• 30 November

For the complete opening hours go to visithjo.se.

Christmas market at Vitlycke Museum

Tanumshede

On December 7th, it’s time for a festive Christmas market at Vitlycke museum, filled with activities. In the courtyard, you can meet artisans showcasing their impressive skills and participate in Christmas crafts. Don’t miss the gingerbread house competition. 

Christmas Market at Vitlycke Museum

• 7 December

For the complete opening hours go to Vitlycke Museum. 

Old-fashioned Christmas at Nääs Castle

  Floda

At Nääs Castle, the grand Christmas tree is traditionally decorated in the castle's hall, and tour visitors can learn about Christmas in the past.

Mulled wine is served in the historic castle kitchen, there are holiday adventures for the whole family, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Enjoy the charming atmosphere in the Nääs Castle shop and the old-fashioned coffee house, along with a Christmas market in the old stable.

Christmas Market at Nääs Castle

• 30 November - 1 December, 7-8 December

For the complete opening hours go to Nääs Castle.