STOCKHOLM HIGHLIGHTS
This is a selection of highlights (subject to change) that visitors should not miss in Stockholm this coming year. More events and detailed information are to be found on the website www.stockholmtown.com/events. Lucia and Christmas events can be found in the “Lucia, Christmas and New Year in Stockholm” section.
Contents:
- POPULAR RETURNING EVENTS
- STOCKHOLM HIGHLIGHTS
- EXHIBITIONS
- PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
- FAIRS AND CONGRESSES
- GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS
January
Stockholm Winter Games (Youth sports), www.wintergames.se
Disney On Ice, www.globearenas.se
Spring Salong art exhibition, www.liljevalchs.stockholm.se
Formex interior design Fair, www.formex.se
February
Stockholm International Furniture Fair, www.stockholmfurniturefair.com
LG Hockey Games, www.swegames.se
GE Sports Gala, www.gegalan.se
Fashionweek, www.fashiondaysatberns.se; www.stockholmfashionweek.se
Vikingarännet Ice Skating Race, www.vikingarannet.com
March
Stockholm International Boat Fair, www.alltforsjon.se
Wilderness and Adventure Fair, www.vildmarksmassan.se
Royal Palace Sprint World Cup, www.skidor.com/langdakning
Stockholm International Antiques Fair, www.antikmassan.se
April
Nordic Gardens Fair, www.tradgardsmassan.se
Stockholm International Motor Show, www.bilsalongen.se
Easter celebration, www.skansen.se
Gastro Nord/Vinordic food and winefair, www.gastronord.se
Walpurgis Night, www.skansen.se
May
Archipelago Boat day Fair, www.skargardsmassan.se
Elitloppet – Championship Harness Racing, www.elitloppet.se
Stockholm Marathon, www.stockholmmarathon.se
June
A Taste of Stockholm/Restaurant Day, www.smakapastockholm.se
Volvo Ocean Race (only 2009) www.volvooceanrace.org
Where the Action is, music festival www.wheretheactionis.se
Early Music Festival, Old Town, www.semf.se
Swedish National Day at Skansen, www.skansen.se
Traditional Midsummer celebrations, www.skansen.se
Stockholm Summer Games (youth sports), www.summergames.se
July
Sing-a-long at Skansen, www.skansen.se
Stockholm Jazz Festival, www.stockholmjazz.com
Stockholm Pride (gay) www.stockholmpride.org
DN Galan – international Grand Prix athletics, www.dngalan.com
August
Water Week and Water Prize ceremony (not public), www.siwi.org
Stockholm Culture Festival, www.kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se
Stockholm Triathlon, www.stockholmtriathlon.se
Popaganda, music festival, www.popaganda.se
EnterCard Scandinavian Masters Golf, www.scandinavianmasters.golf.se
Baltic Sea Festival, Classical music festival, www.sr.se/cgi-bin/berwaldhallen
Tjejmilen – the world´s biggest sporting event for women runners, www.tjejmilen.se
Polar Music Prize – global music award, www.polarmusicprize.com
September
Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival, www.stockholmbeer.se
Traditional Autumn Fair, www.skansen.se
Stockholm Half Marathon, www.stockholmhalfmarathon.se
Lidingöloppet – international cross-country running, www.lidingoloppet.se
October
If… Stockholm Open (tennis) Royal Tenniscourt, www.stockholmopen.se
Kriteriet, one of the biggest trot competitions in Sweden, www.solvalla.se
November
Stadium Winter Jam - Snow Board World Cup, www.winterjam.se
Scandinavian Boat Show, www.scandinavianboatshow.se
Stockholms International Film Festival, www.filmfestivalen.se
Stockholm International Horse Show, www.stockholmhorseshow.com
December
Christmas markets and Christmas concerts
Nobel Day, Nobel Prize Ceremony (10/12) www.nobelprize.org
Lucia, – Festival of Light (13/12), www.skansen.se
July 1 - 5, 2009, Stockholm Summer Games. Youth sports, www.summergames.se
July 3 - Aug 31, 2009, Sing-a-long at Skansen. www.skansen.se
July 8 - 12, 2009, Pueri Cantores International Choir Festival. www.puericantores.org
July 15 - 18, 2009, Stockholm Jazz Festival. This festival is well known all over the world and one of the oldest events in Stockholm, www.stockholmjazz.com
July 27 - Aug 2, 2009, Stockholm Pride. One of Stockholm's largest and most appreciated festivals and the largest Pride celebration in the Nordic region, www.stockholmpride.org
July 31, 2009, DN Galan. International Grand Prix athletics, www.dngalan.com
Aug 16 - 22, 2009, Water Week and Water Prize ceremony (not public), www.siwi.org
Aug 11 - 16, 2009, Stockholm Culture Festival. www.kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se
Aug 23, 2009, Stockholm Triathlon. www.stockholmtriathlon.se
Aug 29 - 30, 2009, Popaganda. Music festival, www.popaganda.se
Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2009, Baltic Sea Festival. Classical music festival, www.sr.se/cgi-bin/berwaldhallen
Aug, 2009, Polar Music Prize. Global music award, www.polarmusicprize.com
Aug 30, 2009, “Tjejmilen”. A running competition for women. http://www.tjejmilen.se
Sept 5, 2009, Stockholm Half Marathon. Is a runing competition on an inspiring and easy course through the inner city areas of Stockholm. http://www.stockholmhalvmarathon.se/
Sept 17 - 19, 24 - 26, 2009, Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival. www.stockholmbeer.se
Sept 26, 2009, Lidingöloppet. International cross-country running, www.lidingoloppet.se
Sept 26 - 27, 2009, Traditional Autumn Fair. www.skansen.se
Oct 3 - 4, 2009, “Kriteriet”. One of the biggest trot competitions in Sweden. Solvalla, http://solvalla.se/
Oct 17 - 25, 2009, If Stockholm Open. Internatioal tennis event, www.stockholmopen.se
Nov 4 - 8, 2009, Scandinavian Boat Show. www.scandinavianboatshow.se
Nov 18 - 29, 2009, Stockholms International Film Festival. www.filmfestivalen.se
Nov 21, 2009, Stadium Winter Jam. Snow Board World Cup, www.winterjam.se
Nov 24 - 27, 2009, Stockholm International Horse Show. www.stockholmhorseshow.com
Dec 10, 2009, Nobel Prize Day. An international award for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace, www.nobelprize.org
Dec 13, 2009, Lucia. Festival of Light, www.skansen.se
Dec 31, 2009, New Years Eve Celebrations. The yearly New Years Eve celebrations at Skansen. Skansen, http://www.skansen.se
Jan 21 - 24, 2010, Formex interior design Fair. www.formex.se
Feb 9 - 13, 2010, Stockholm International Furniture Fair. Stockholm Furniture Fair is the most important arena for Nordic design, attracting many international designers. www.stockholmfurniturefair.com
Feb 10, 2010, The GE Gala. A gala for the track and field. Stockholm Globe Arenas, http://www.globearenas.se/
March 5 - 14, 2010, Stockholm International Boat Fair. www.alltforsjon.se
April 20 - 23, 2010, Gastro Nord/Vinordic food and winefair. www.gastronord.se
April 30, 2010, Walpurgis Night. The yearly Walpurgis Night’s celebrations at Skansen. Skansen, http://www.skansen.se/
May 28 - 30, 2010, “Elitloppet”. One of the most glorious trot competitions in the world. Solvalla, http://solvalla.se/
June 2 - 6, 2010, A taste of Stockholm. 5 days filled with pleasure, food and beverage for every taste. Kungsträdgården, http://www.smakapastockholm.se
June 5, 2010, Stockholm Marathon. The big annual run competition in Stockholm, http://www.stockholmmarathon.se
June 6, 2010, Swedish National Day. At Skansen, www.skansen.se
Aug 29, 2010, “Tjejmilen”. A running competition for women, http://www.tjejmilen.se
Sept 4, 2010, Stockholm Half Marathon. Is a running competition on an inspiring and easy course through the inner city areas of Stockholm, http://www.stockholmhalvmarathon.se/
Oct 2 - 3, 2010, “Kriteriet”. One of the biggest trot competitions in Sweden. Solvalla, http://solvalla.se/
Dec 10, 2010, Nobel Prize Day. An international award for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace, http://nobelprize.org/
Dec 13, 2010, Lucia. Festival of Light, www.skansen.se
Dec 31, 2010, New Years Eve Celebrations. The yearly New Years Eve celebrations at Skansen. Skansen, http://www.skansen.se/
May 27 - 29, 2011, “Elitloppet”. One of the most glorious trot competitions in the world. Solvalla, http://solvalla.se/
June 4, 2011, Stockholm Marathon. The big annual run competition in Stockholm, http://www.stockholmmarathon.se
June 6, 2011, Swedish National Day. At Skansen, www.skansen.se
Oct 1 - 2, 2011, “Kriteriet”. One of the biggest trot competitions in Sweden. Solvalla, http://solvalla.se/
June 2, 2012, Stockholm Marathon. The big annual running competition in Stockholm, http://www.stockholmmarathon.se
Exhibitions
2007 – 2011, An Adventure in Space. In this exhibition you can experience how it is to be an astronaut, follow Christer Fuglesangs journey in space and get a look at some space research. Museum of Science and Technology. http://www.tekniskamuseet.se
May 15, 2008 – Nov 1, 2009, Ballets Russes in Paris. This is an anniversary exhibition to celebrate 100 years since the foundation of Ballets Russes in Paris. The Museum of Dance, http://www.dansmuseet.nu/
Sept 2008 – Nov 2009, Mary – The dream about the women. An exhibition with a unique collection of images of Virgin Mary. The Museum of National Antiquities, http://www.historiska.se/
Nov 6, 2008 - , Elsa Beskow. In this exhibition you can meet the characters from the well known Swedish children book author and painter, Elsa Bekows, fairytales. Junibacken, http://www.junibacken.se/
May 9 – Sept 20, 2009, Photography from the Collection. Moderna Museet, http://www.modernamuseet.se
May 29 - 1 Nov, 2009, Titanic. The most comprehensive exhibition about the legendary ship ever held in the Nordic region. Sjöhistoriska Museet, www.sjohistoriska.se
May 30 – Aug 16, 2009, Clay Ketter. Moderna Museet, http://www.modernamuseet.se
June – Dec, 2009, 1809 - A kingdom divided and a new beginning. An exhibition for the bicentenary of the Finnish war. The Royal Armoury, www.lsh.se/livrustkammaren/
Sept 19, 2009 – Jan 17, 2010, Salvador Dalí. Moderna Museet, http://www.modernamuseet.se
Oct 10, 2009 - , Zarina Bhimji. Moderna Museet, http://www.modernamuseet.se
Permanent Exhibitions
The people on the Vasa Warship. This exhibition offers the opportunity to get close to the people who were on board the Vasa when it sank, and a number of people who were all on board the Vasa on August 10, 1628 will appear from the past. Visitors can imagine how it would feel to “meet” people, based on scientific facts that we are able to connect to the various individuals. The Vasa Museum, www.vasamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 548 00
The Magic of Coins. An exhibition with a difference displaying coin treasure found in Swedish soil. Meet the dragon who guards the treasure and hear the owl hoot over the sacrifice. Includes the Lohe treasure, the Velinge treasure and the copper coin treasure from Loshult. Royal Coin Cabinet, www.myntkabinettet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 553 04
The Creative Human Being. This exhibition on humankind’s creative power and wealth of inventiveness begins with several basic, general themes. It then displays three examples of natural environments, in which the creative capacity and staying power of humans were put to extreme tests in the deserts of Australia, the very wet Amazon rain forest, and the bitterly cold climate of the Arctic and Lappland. National Museum of Ethnography, www.etnografiska.se, Tel: +46-8-519 550 00
Design 1900-2000, Swedish design exhibition. A design exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts. Handicrafts and design from 1917 until today is presented. The first part shows how the artistic design of industrial products started in Sweden. The National Museum of fine Arts, www.nationalmuseum.se, Tel: +46-8-519 543 00
City of Kings, Viking exhibition. Permanent exhibition with the very best of the discoveries from the major excavations in the past year. Models of Sweden’s oldest city. Sigtuna Museum, www.sigtunamuseum.se
Weaving and Embroidery in Sweden During the Middle Ages, in the textile chamber. A rich collection of textiles has been preserved reaching back centuries. In 1928/29, the book “Weaving and Embroidery in Sweden During the Middle Ages” was published, a lavish volume covering textiles in medieval times. This exhibition displays items shown in the book, which is now being prepared in a new edition. Museum of National Antiquities, www.historiska.se, Tel: +46-8-519 556 00
The Swedish Abode. How people lived in Sweden prior to industrialism, exhibition. Look into the home of a peasant in 1840s Sörmland. Walk into the master bed chambers of Ulvsunda Palace circa 1670, or see what a brewer’s house on Söder might have looked like in 1740s Stockholm. The National Museum of Cultural History, www.nordiskamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 546 00
Traditions. An exhibition that gives an account of manners and customs, of Swedish traditions and the way they are celebrated at home, at work and at school. Visitors can see how values are embodied in traditions such as christenings and funerals, confirmation, graduation and Midsummer celebrations. The National Museum of Cultural History, www.nordiskamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 546 00
The Dance Museum, exhibition. From Indian demons and African masks to Fernand Léger and extravagant Russian costumes. This museum of dance, theatre and art welcomes visitors to view its collections. The Dance Museum, www.dansmuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-441 76 50
Sweden 1628 – the time when the Vasa ship was built. A whole host of human destinies, artefacts, documents and gripping settings paint a living picture of the time and the land when the Vasa ship was built. The Vasa Museum, www.vasamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 548 00
The Vikings, exhibition. “The Vikings” is an exhibition about Sweden before it became a part of European culture. Here, visitors can see how a Viking enjoyed his home life, how he behaved with his chieftains and what it was like being part of warrior expeditions in Europe. Museum of National Antiquities, www.historiska.se, Tel: +46-8-519 556 00
Nature in Sweden, exhibition. Those who want to stand eye to eye with the king of the forest or explore an ant hill from the inside should come to this exhibition about Swedish nature. Swedish Museum of Natural History, www.nrm.se, Tel: +46-8-519 540 00
Cino4, 4D Cinema. Cino4 is Sweden’s first and only 4D movie theatre, where visitors can experience films with their whole body. Be a part of this overwhelming experience, where technical effects intensify thrilling 3D films about flight, space and technical innovations. Chairs with special effects add a new dimension to the experience. National Museum of Science and Technology, www.tekniskamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-450 56 00
Elementary School, exhibition. In the schoolroom, furnished as it might have been 100 years ago, are wall charts, a map of Palestine and the old-fashioned school desks. The exhibition gives us a picture of teaching at that time. Stockholm City Museum, www.stadsmuseum.stockholm.se, Tel: +46-8-508 316 00
Ships of Course, exhibition. An exhibition about the history of the Swedish fleet. At the centre is the museum’s collection of models, from the 17th century Amaranth line ship in all her power and imposing beauty, to today’s grey camouflaged high-technology vessels. National Maritime Museum, www.sjohistoriska.se, Tel: +46-8-519 549 00
Folk Art: permanent exhibition. This major new exhibition presents folk art from the perspectives of colour, form and design. The objects in the exhibition were made in Sweden during the period from around 1650 to the present day, with an emphasis on 1780-1850, the heyday period of folk art. What is folk art? What were the sources of inspiration for design and colour? Who were the folk artists? The National Museum of Cultural History, www.nordiskamuseet.se, Tel: +46-8-519 546 00
Skansen open-air museum. Sweden in miniature. Houses and farmsteads from the countryside and the town are inhabited by people in period costume. Home occupations and crafts are on display all year round. Founded in 1891, Skansen is the world’s oldest open-air museum. Skansen, open-air museum, www.skansens.se, Tel: +46-8-442 80 00
Moderna Museet Collection. One of northern Europe’s foremost collections of art from the 20th century onwards. The works will be displayed in various parts of the museum. Moderna Museum, www.modernamuseet.se, Tel:+46-8-519 552 00
June 27-July 2, 2009, ISMB ECCB. 17th Annual International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology & 7th Annual European Conference on Computational Biology.
June 23-July 3, 2009, Bridging the Gap. 5th International Evidence Based Library & Information Practice, EBLIP 5.
July 1-2, 2009, PPS. Purine and Pyrimidine Society Meeting.
July 4-7, 2009, ECC. 7th European Cyotgenetics Conference.
Aug 16-22, 2009, World Water Week in Stockholm.
Aug 20-22, 2009, Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery, SATS & Scandinavian Society of Extra Corporeal Technology, SCANSECT.
Aug 27-30, 2009, Formex. Scandinavia's leading fair for design, interiors, giftware, arts and crafts, textiles, paper, hobby and toys.
Sept 13-16, 2009, Conference of the International Association of Research Prganizations for the Information, Media and Graphic Arts Industry, IARIGAI
Sept 14-16, 2009, EOW. European Offshore Wind Conference.
Sept 20-25, 2009, 16th ITS World Congress. Intelligent Transport Systems & Services.
Oct 1-4, 2009, INSOL European Annual Congress.
Oct 27-30, 2009, Congress of the International Association of Institutes of Navigation, IAIN.
Nov 26-28, 2009, Eurocities Annual General Meeting.
Nov 26-27, 2009, Science Based Incubators, SBI.
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2009, EuroSTAR 2009. 17th Annual European Software Testing Conference.
Dec 1-3, 2009, WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board Meeting.
General Highlights - all year
The Royal Opera House. Opera and ballet performances
The Royal Opera, www.operan.se, www.ticnet.se (tickets), Tel: +46-8-791 44 00
Berwaldhallen. Classical music concerts are held in this well-known concert hall throughout the season. Berwaldhallen, www.sr.se/berwaldhallen, Tel: +46-8-784 18 00
Nybrokajen 11. Classical music concerts
Nybrokajen 11, www.nybrokajen11.rikskonserter.se, Tel: +46-8-407 17 00
The Concert Hall. Classical music at the Concert Hall with its fine old traditions. Concerts given by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic orchestra and international famous soloists every week.
The Concert Hall, www.konserthuset.se, Tel: +46-8-50 66 77 88
Dansens Hus. “The House of Dance”. Dance performances from ballet to street dance.
Dansens Hus, www.dansenshus.se, Tel: +46-8-508 990 90
Wallmans salonger. Dance and music dinner shows. The waiters and waitresses are professional artists. Wallmans salonger, www.wallmans.com, Tel: +46-8-505 560 00
Nalen. Jazz, pop, rock, dance performances in the charming Nalen building, built in 1888. Nalen, www.nalen.com, www.ticknet.se (tickets), Tel: +46-77-170 70 70
Auctions at Stockholm Auction House. Decorative art and works of art are auctioned monthly (check calendar). Stockholm Auction House, www.auktionsverket.se, Tel: +46-8-453 67 50
Auctions at Bukowskis. Lilla Bukowskis, auctions held monthly (check calendar). Bukowski Auktioner, www.bukowskis.se, Tel: +46-8-614 08 00
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LUCIA, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR IN STOCKHOLM
When the winter darkness descends on Stockholm and the days get ever shorter, the capital enters one of its most beautiful periods of the year. There are few things the city’s inhabitants enjoy more in December than strolling around Christmas markets, listening to the beautiful Lucia songs at one of the city’s concerts or shopping away the hours in festive boutiques. Take part in the Swedish Christmas traditions through lunch cruises, Christmas buffets in restaurants and hotels, and picturesque Christmas markets. During the winter a skating-rink is set out in Kungsträdgården. Skates can be hired.
Please note that all dates and times in this chapter are from 2008. Dates and times for 2009 will be published during autumn 2009.
Contents:
- CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
- LUCIA - PROCESSION OF THE QUEEN OF LIGHT
- TRADITIONAL SWEDISH CHRISTMAS TABLE
- CHRISTMAS CRUISES & WINTER SIGHTSEEING
- CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
- CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
- NEW YEAR
Christmas preparation Christmas is a very attractive time to visit Stockholm and for you to send your clients here. The Christmas preparations start the last week of November and go on until the days before Christmas Eve, December 24. Christmas markets, Christmas concerts, restaurants with Christmas tables, Christmas shopping – there is a wide range of choices for visitors coming to Stockholm during this period.
We all – not just the kids - hope that there will be snow to make it even more fairytale like. However with the climate nowadays you never know, although it is more likely to snow in Stockholm than in most other European cities. Even without snow Stockholm is very exotic in the winter time, with short days and a cosy darkness lit up by thousands of candles in windows and trees.
Some practical information
The shops in Stockholm often have extended opening hours before Christmas and of course you can shop on Sundays all year around. However as the Christmas days are very much of a family celebration, December 24 – December 26 are holidays and many shops and restaurants are closed. Then it is "back to normal" and just as hectic in the shopping streets again since the New Years sales start.
New Year is of course celebrated with fireworks, parties and festivities all over the city. Check with your hotel contacts what type of New Year celebration they organize for their guests.
If you would like to make a feature of Christmas in Stockholm you will find Christmas and winter photos on www.stockholmtown.com/imagebank
Christmas Markets
During advent, Christmas markets can be found around the city and in the archipelago, with Swedish Christmas sweets, smoked sausages, reindeer meat, glögg (mulled wine) and a range of handicrafts and decorative arts.
Nov 15 - Dec 23, Steninge Palace Cultural Center Christmas Market. Palace north west of Stockholm, close to Arlanda Airport and the town of Sigtuna. The old hayloft is filled with handicrafts and Christmas decorations. Opening hours; Monday to Friday 11 am - 5 pm and weekends 10 am - 5 pm. steningeslott@steningeslott.com, www.steningeslott.com, Tel: +46 8 592 595 00, Fax: +46-8-592 595 10
Nov 21 - Dec 21, Gröna Lund Christmas market. Gröna Lund, the Tivoli of Stockholm, offers a lot of fun; carousels, an ice-skating rink, food and Christmas shopping. Open during weekends. www.gronalund.se, Tel: +46-8-587 50 100
Nov 22 - Dec 23, Old Town Christmas Market (Gamla Stan). Popular Christmas Market in the heart of the Old Town with fine old traditions, handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and mulled wine. Opening hours: 11 am - 18 pm daily. www.stortorgetsjulmarknad.com, Tel: +46-8-411 26 48
Nov 22 - Dec 21, Street, Design & Handicrafts Christmas Market. This is the place to look for special, fun, beautiful, imaginative and wonderful Christmas presents and delicacies direct from the farmers’ own markets. Opening hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm. Hornstulls strand 4, www.streetinstockholm.se, Tel: +46-8-669 47 80
Nov 28 - 30, The Royal Mews Christmas Market. Try several Swedish Christmas delicacies and see unique Swedish handicrafts. Opening hours: Friday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Väpnargatan 1 (Next to the Royal Dramatic Theatre) www.svenska-slottsmassor.se, Tel: +46-8-402 61 06
Nov 28 – 30, Dec 5 - 22, Kungsträdgården Christmas market. Market in the city’s most central park, Kungsträdgården. Opening hours; 10 am – 6 pm. kungstradgarden@chamber.se, www.kungstradgarden.se, Tel: +46-8-555 100 90, Fax: +46-8-566 316 90
Nov 29 - Dec 14, Skansen Christmas market. The world’s oldest open air museum on the island of Djurgården. Sales of handicrafts, Christmas decorations, Christmas food, sweets and more from old fashioned market stalls. Christmas concerts in Seglora church. Opening hours; Saturdays & Sundays 10 am – 4 pm. www.skansen.se, Tel: +46-8-442 80 00, Fax: +46-8-442 82 82
Nov 29 - Dec 14, Utö Christmas market. Traditional archipelago Christmas Market on the island of Utö with skilfully-made handicrafts, fish, bread and sweets for sale – all from the archipelago. Opening hours: Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Sundays 10 am to 3 pm. www.utojulmarknad.se, info@utoturistbyra.se, Tel: +46-8-501 574 10
Nov 30 - Dec 21, every Sunday, Sigtuna Christmas market. Sweden’s first town, founded in the year 980. 15 minutes from Arlanda airport. Traditional Christmas fair, very much like in the old days. Handicrafts and dancing around the Christmas tree. Opening hours: Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm. turism@sigtuna.se, www.sigtunaturism.se, Tel: +46-8-594 806 50
Dec 13 – 14, Drottningholm Palace Christmas Market. Traditional Christmas market outside the residence of the Royal Family, 30 minutes by car west of central Stockholm. Opening hours; 11 am - 4 pm. info.drottningholms-slott@royalcourt.se, www.royalcourt.se, Tel: +46-8-402 62 80,
Nov 28 - Dec 21, Christmas at Rosendals Gardens. Rosendal palace gardens, next to Skansen in the Djurgården island. Home-made quality products and bread from the on-site bakery for sale. Garden shop, site shop and café. Opening hours; 11 am – 4 pm. www.rosendalstradgard.se, Tel: +46-8-545 812 79, Fax: +46-8-545 812 79
Horse and Carriage to the Christmas dinner. Enjoy a ride to the Christmas dinner in a traditional and romantic style by horse and carriage decorated with bells and torches. Häståkeriet, carina@hastakeriet.se, www.hastakeriet.se/english, Tel: +46-8-57027798
Christmas Concerts
From the first Sunday in advent, visitors can enjoy a concert at almost any time of the day somewhere in Stockholm. Many churches hold advent concerts, and more commercial Christmas Concerts are staged around the city.
Nov 22, Christmas Show – Carols for Life. The Christmas Show features Sweden’s best-loved Christmas carols, lots of Christmas spirit and great entertainment. Stockholm Globe Arena, www.globearenas.se, Tel: +46-77-131 00 00
Nov 29, 30, Dec 6, 7,14, 20 & 21, Skansen Advent Music. Advent music played in the Seglora Church on Skansen. www.skansen.se, Tel: +46-8-442 80 00, Fax: +46-8-442 82 82
Nov 29 – Dec 1, Advent concert in the City Hall. An annual tradition since 1994, with Christmas carols and choirs. The concert takes place in the Blue Hall where the Nobel festivities are held. info@habanera.se, www.habanera.se, Tel: +46-8-25 60 01
Dec 1, A Christmas Show. The traditional Glenn Miller-inspired Christmas show takes place in Stockholm Concert Hall at Hötorget. www.konserthuset.se, Tel: +46-8-786 02 00
Dec 13, 19 & 20, Stjärnjul – the Christmas show. Held since 1993. Several soloists and stars appear together with a 12-piece band and the 200 voices of the combined choir. Filadelfia Church, Rörstrandsgatan, www.stjarnjul.se
Dec 16, Wish upon a star – Christmas concert 2008. An annual classic Christmas show at Cirkus, www.csevent.se, Tel: +46-586-380 90
Dec 20 - 21. Christmas concert in Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan). Traditional Christmas concert in the beautiful main cathedral of Stockholm. www.ticnet.se
Lucia - Procession of the Queen of Light
In December, visitors get the chance to meet the real Queen of Light. Lucia and her maidens come early in the morning, before dawn, bringing light in the darkness. Lucia herself is dressed in white, with a crown of candles on her head, singing the traditional Lucia songs and serving a breakfast of glögg, saffron-flavoured buns and gingerbread biscuits.
Stockholm’s Lucia is seen in a procession through the city on the 13th December, which ends at Skansen. Skansen also arranges a Christmas workshop where visitors can learn to make candles in the old-fashioned way. The churches organises Lucia concerts in the morning and evening.
Dec 12 - 14, Lucia concert at Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan). Enjoy a traditional Lucia concert performed by the music classes of Adolf Fredriks school. www.ticnet.se
Dec 13, Traditional Lucia – Morning concerts
Kungsholmens Kyrka, kungsholmsforsamlingen@svenskakyrkan.se, Tel: +46-8-617 39 40
S:t Jacobs Kyrka, musik@sthdomkyrko.com, Tel: +46-8-723 30 09
Hedvig Eleonora Kyrka, info@hedvigeleonora.se, Tel: +46-8-663 04 30
Dec 13, Traditional Lucia – Evening concerts
Adolf Fredriks Kyrka, adolf-fredrik.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se, Tel: +46-8-20 70 76
Engelbrektskyrkan, engelbrekts.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se, Tel: +46-8-406 98 00
Katarina Kyrka, katarina.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se, Tel: +46-8-743 68 00
Oscarskyrkan, info@oscarsforsamling.se, Tel: +46-8-442 51 00
Traditional Swedish Christmas table
The Christmas table is a variety of a Smörgåsbord with seasonal specialities, and is served in many restaurants in Stockholm, including several steamboats plying the waters of the archipelago and Lake Mälaren. The Christmas table period is late November until Christmas time. Reservations are recommended.
Here are some suggestions:
Strömma. (Archipelago) Christmas buffet cruises into the archipelago and Lake Mälaren. Lunch and dinner. Frequent departures. www.julbord.se, Tel: +46-8-587 140 00
Opera and Christmas smörgåsbord. The opportunity to sing with the Chorus of the Slaves and be charmed by a high C from a brilliant tenor. Add a portion of Christmas Carols and a Christmas smorgasbord! www.regina-operathmus.com, Tel: +46-8-411 63 20
Operakällaren Matsal. (Classical/Gourmet/View). Truly beautiful dining room overlooking the Royal Palace and the Old Town. Karl XII’s Torg. info@operakallaren.se, www.operakallaren.se, Tel: +46-8-676 58 01
Grand’s Veranda. (Classical/Gourmet/View) Luxurious, traditional Swedish Christmas table in the five star Grand Hotel. Södra Blaiseholmen 8. verhov@grandhotel.se, www.grandhotel.se/restaurang/grandsveranda, Tel: +46-8-679 35 86
Villa Källhagen. (Djurgården island) Idyllic and tranquil location, Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 10. villa@kallhagen.se, www.kallhagen.se, Tel: +46-8-665 03 10
Grinda Värdshus. (Archipelago). Enjoy a typical traditional archipelago Christmas table on the Grinda Island, Grinda Wärdshus, Södra Bryggan. info@grindawardshus.se, www.grindawardshus.se, Tel: +46-8-542 49 497
Skansens Restauranger/Solliden. (View, Djurgården Island) Combine a visit to the Christmas market at Skansen with a traditional Christmas table at the Skansen/Solliden restaurant www.profilrestauranger.se, Tel: +46-8-566 370 00
Stadshuskällaren (Traditional) The City Hall Restaurant, Stadshuskällaren, is located in the cellar vaults of the Stockholm City Hall where the Nobel festivities take place. www.profilrestauranger.se Tel: +46-8-506 322 00
Christmas Cruises & Winter sightseeing
Archipelago tour combined with Utö Christmas fair On the way out to the archipelago, a tasty nautical breakfast buffet will be served. On the island of Utö, visitors have two and a half hours to visit the local Christmas fair. On the way back there is a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet. Departure from Strandvägen every weekend in Dec from 10 am - 6 pm. bokning@stromma.se, www.stromma.se, Tel: +46-8-120 040 00
Cruise to Drottningholm Christmas market Dec 8-9, Departure: 11 am and 13 pm. Return: 12 noon or 3 pm. From Strandvägen. bokning@stromma.se, www.stromma.se, Tel: +46-8-120 040 00
Winter sightseeing by boat The guide on this special ice-breaking boat shows Stockholm and the inner archipelago in all their wonderful winter glory. Pass the city’s quays and then head for the idyllic archipelago islands of Fjäderholmarna before returning to the city lights. 75 minute tour. bokning@stromma.se, www.strommakanalbolaget.se, Tel: +46-8-120 040 00
Brunch cruise into the archipelago At 12 noon on weekends, the S/S Stockholm, dating back to the 1930s, offers a three-hour cruise in the archipelago including a delicious brunch on board. bokning@stromma.se, www.strommakanalbolaget.se, Tel: +46-8-120 040 00
Christmas Shopping
Stockholm offers quality and variety, all within walking distance, making Stockholm the perfect place for shopping in a short period of time. In addition, the shopping streets are beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. The pedestrian street of Drottninggatan glitters with Christmas lights, and the NK department store on Hamngatan has spectacular window decorations.
In Stockholm, every district has its own unique charm. Many handicraft boutiques and art galleries are located in Gamla Stan’s cobblestone streets, and the department stores and shopping malls are located in the city centre.
On Södermalm, which has been transformed from a working-class district to one of the city’s most fashionable areas, many small stores and mini-malls featuring trendy design can be found. Bruno Gallerian, located in the middle of Götgatsbacken on Södermalm, is a good place to start. End up in the cosy SoFo area at Skånegatan and Nytorget.
Västermalmsgallerian on Kungsholmen has breathed new life into a previously sleepy neighbourhood. The city’s largest concentration of antique stores is located in the up-market district known as Östermalm, where a walk along Nybrogatan or a visit to Svenskt Tenn on Strandvägen are musts. For more information on shopping, visit www.stockholmtown.com.
Boxing Day used to be the opening day for the Christmas Sales, indicated by the "REA" sign. Nowadays, some shops open up their doors for big bargains as early as Christmas Day and continue throughout January.
Christmas Activites
Christmas Dinner Tours by Horse and Carriage.
The feeling of travelling to a Christmas dinner at one of the many restaurants offering Chiristmas smörgåsbord by horse and carriage decorated with bells and torches is amazing. Häståkeriet, carina@hastakeriet.se, www.hastakeriet.se/english, Tel: +46-8-570 277 98
New Year
Dec 31, Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Skansen
The year is ended in the traditional way with a grand New Year’s celebration at the Solliden outdoor stage, complete with music and fireworks and roadcasted live on Swedish television. Skansen open-air museum, info@skansen.se, www.skansen.se, Tel: +46-8-442 80 00
Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Concert, Berwaldhallen
www.sr.se/berwaldhallen, Tel: +46-8-784 50 00
Dec 31, New Year's Eve at Grand Hôtel
Dinner and show in the Wintergarden at the Grand Hôtel, www.grandhotel.se Tel: +46-8-679 35 00. |
