Gothenburg is known as Sweden’s Christmas city, and for good reason. From late November through to Christmas the city lights up the winter months with Christmas events happening basically every day all through the city. The Gothenburg Christmas markets are somewhat famous in Sweden, and something that cannot be missed. Whether you are looking for an urban city market, hand-made arts and crafts, or want to be strolling around a winter wonderland, there is something for everyone.
In this guide you will find a list of all the best Christmas Markets in Gothenburg and the surrounding area. You will find a calendar of all the Christmas markets included in this guide at the end. So, let’s get started!
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The Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Gothenburg in 2023
Liseberg Christmas Markets
Liseberg Christmas Market (Liseberg Julmarknad) runs from the 18th November. This is, in my opinion, the cosiest and best Christmas market in Gothenburg. If you are only going to visit one Christmas market in Gothenburg, this is definitely the one you should go to. The atmosphere in Liseberg is completely transformed into a winter wonderland as soon as November hits, with Christmas lights, fire pits and carols playing throughout the amusement park. Stalls are set up serving hot chocolates and waffles. Markets line the streets selling handmade products such as cloudberry jam and knitted socks. Christmas rides run and one is transformed into Santa’s workshop where you can post your own Wishlist off to Father Christmas. It’s pure magic.
Liseberg costs 120kr for general entry which means you can walk around the park and enjoy the stalls. If you want to ride the rides you can either buy tickets individually or purchase a ride pass which costs 495 (park entry included).
For more information about the Christmas market at Liseberg, Gothenburg click here!
Tjolöholms Slott
I know I said Liseberg was the market you have to visit, but Tjolöholms Slott definitely comes a close second. Tjolöholms Slott is an old manor house by the sea in Halland, just 1 hour south of Gothenburg. The stables are transformed into three separate Christmas markets with food stalls, home-made goods and local delicacies. You are free to walk around the houses gardens, and along the way you will likely bump into several actors dressed up as those from the late 1800s. The house is open for tours and the dining room is used as a cafe where they sell fika as well as hold traditional Christmas dinners in the evenings. This Christmas market runs on weekends from the 17th November to the 3rd December.
For more information about the Christmas market at Tjolöholms Slott click here!
A la London Art and Design Market
This Christmas market is a lot of fun and the place you are probably going to be able to find the most unique gifts. Featuring different local artists, the art and design market only runs for one weekend in late November (25th to the 26th). This is my go-to place to buy Christmas gifts as there is such variety in the arts and crafts being sold. We have bought so many different prints for our home, ceramics, and even clothes at this market over the years. This market can get very busy and unfortunately you cannot buy tickets in advance. I recommend arriving early or allowing a lot of time to wait for entry!
For more information about the Gothenburg Christmas market at A la London click here!
Nordstan Christmas Market
Nordstan’s Christmas market is maybe not the cosiest of Gothenburg’s Christmas markets, but located in the centre of Nordstan shopping centre its an easy one to pass by while you’re in the city. Here you will find a mix of crafts and commercial producers selling foods, jewellery and glögg. It’s always cosy to visit but you won’t need a whole day here. The Christmas market is open from the 1st to 23rd December.
Gunnebo Slott
Gunnebo Slott is another old house located just outside of the city of Gothenburg. This old manor house is known for their ecological and traditional style of tending to the gardens and plants and renovating the house and buildings in its grounds. They have a Christmas market that takes place on the 18/19th and the 25/26th November 2023 from 11-16. This year, Winter Lights at Gunnebo will also be running – a beautiful lit walk around the grounds of the manor house.
As well as a market, Gunnebo Slott also have one of the best Julbord’s in Gothenburg. What makes this Christmas table so special is that the majority of ingredients come from the property. They often create dishes with really unique taste profiles so it is not always exactly as your traditional Swedish Christmas table. The gardens are decorated with small Christmas trees and wreaths and there is a small market stall in the garden of the cafe selling jams, flower arrangement and some home made arts and crafts.
You can find more information about Christmas at Gunnebo Slott here.
Bohus Fästning
The Christmas Market at Bohus Fästning (Bohus fortress) is a Christmas market you can’t miss! Set in the historic fortress, this market has so much character. As you arrive you walk through the old castle entrance with candle lit torches on each side, arriving in the open courtyard filled with small market stalls and the smell of roasting nuts. It is so cosy here and the perfect Christmas market day trip. The market is on from 12 – 18 on the 2nd and 3rd December 2023. I recommend buying tickets in advance here.
Haga Christmas Market
Haga Christmas market is one of the most well known and traditional Christmas markets in Gothenburg. This part of Gothenburg, Haga, is the “old town” of the city. Every December the Main Street “Haganygatan” holds a Christmas market. Here you can buy souvenirs, arts and crafts and Swedish delicacies. Along the street you will find cafe husaren, one of the best places for a fika in the city. Around Christmas, they have an outdoor stall where they sell their famous giant cinnamon buns. You will also find giant lussekatter (a traditional Christmas saffron bun) and other treats!
The Christmas market will start on the 27th November and run every Saturday and Sunday until the 19th December.
You can find more information about Haga’s Christmas market here!
Bruket i Wiared
Bruket I Wiared is one of my favourite farm shops/ restaurants to visit all year round. Located just outside of Borås, around 30 minutes from Gothenburg, they have one of the cosiest Christmas markets. The farm shop/ cafe is transformed into a mini Christmas village, with the smell of roasted nuts filling the air. If you can, you should definitely visit this Christmas market this year! It is on the 25th/26th November and the 2nd/3rd December this year.
You can keep up to date with this Christmas market here!
Kvarnbyn, Mölndal
If you want a more immersive Christmas market, then Kvarnbyn in Mölndal is perfect! Located in the old industrial area of Kvarnbyn, this Christmas market makes the most of all the old buildings by decorating them inside and out to make a real little Christmas village. As well as taking a fika and looking through the market stalls, you can also look around the old buildings and learn a bit more about industrial life in Sweden back in the day.
The Christmas market in Kvarnbyn is open on the 2nd and 3rd December 2022. Find more information here!
Other Christmas Markets
Kobergs Slott: 23rd – 26th November. Find information here.
Tofta Herrgård: 2nd/3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th December. Find information here.
Skärgården i Advent: 2nd and 3rd December. Find more information here.
Nääs Fabriker: 9th and 10th December. Find information here.
Smögen Julmarknad: 2nd December. Find information here.
Marstrand Christmas Market: 24th – 26th November. Find information here.
Gothenburg Christmas Market Calendar 2023
November
- 17th: Tjolöholms Slott
- 18th: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, Gunnebo Slott
- 19th: Tjolöholms Slott, LisebergGunnebo Slott
- 20th:
- 21st:
- 22nd:
- 23rd: Kobergs Slott
- 24th: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, Kobergs Slott, Marstrand
- 25th: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, A la London Design Market, Haga, Gunnebo Slott, Bruket I Wiared, Kobergs Slott, Marstrand
- 26th: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, A la London Design Market, Haga, Gunnebo Slott, Bruket I Wiared, Kobergs Slott, Marstrand
- 27th:
- 28th:
- 29th:
- 30th: Tjolöholms Slott
December
- 1st: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, Nordstan
- 2nd: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, Nordstan, Bohus Fästning, Haga, Kvarnbyn, Bruket I Wiared, Tofta Herrgård, Skärgården i Advent, Smögen Julmarknad
- 3rd: Tjolöholms Slott, Liseberg, Nordstan, Bohus Fästning, Haga, Kvarnbyn, Bruket I Wiared, Tofta Herrgård, Skärgården i Advent
- 4th:, Nordstan
- 5th:, Nordstan
- 6th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 7th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 8th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 9th: Liseberg, Nordstan, Haga, Tofta Herrgård, Nääs Fabriker
- 10th: Liseberg, Nordstan, Haga, Tofta Herrgård, Nääs Fabriker
- 11th:, Nordstan
- 12th: Nordstan
- 13th: Lucia, Liseberg, Nordstan
- 14th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 15th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 16th: Liseberg, Nordstan, Haga, Tofta Herrgård
- 17th: Liseberg, Nordstan, Haga, Tofta Herrgård
- 18th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 19th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 20th: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 21st: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 22nd: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 23rd: Liseberg, Nordstan
- 24th:
- 25th:
- 26th: Liseberg
- 27th: Liseberg
- 28th: Liseberg
- 29th: Liseberg
- 30th: Liseberg
- 31st:
Gothenburg’s Best Christmas Markets 2023
There are so many different Christmas markets to enjoy in Gothenburg throughout November and December. With the magic of Liseberg and the contemporary arts of A la London, you will be sure to find all your Christmas gifts and get in the spirit of the season.
Want to experience more of Scandinavian Christmas? Oslo is only 3 hours away from Gothenburg and has some of the cosiest christmas markets! Read my guides to Oslo’s Christmas Markets and Visiting Oslo in Winter.