Christmas and Lucia in Sweden
Christmas in Sweden sees its cities, towns and villages glow against the white winter landscape. It’s Christmas card perfect. Come to Sweden and celebrate its Christmas markets, feast at a Swedish julbord, and be utterly charmed by Sweden’s take on the Lucia Festival
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Happy Holidays from Sweden!Miriam Preis/imagebank.sweden.se
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Send a Christmas card of Sweden!
Christmas time is coming and what could be more ‘Christmassy’ than sending a Christmas e-card from Sweden to family and friends?
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Gothenburg at Christmas timePatrik Gunnar Helin/Göteborg & Co
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Winter in West Sweden
Combining contemporary Swedish design and a warm sense of tradition, Gothenburg lights the way to Christmas – literally. From 12 November to 9 January, walk the unique 3km Lane of Light through the city.
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Christmas shopping in MalmöMiriam Preis/imagebank.sweden.se
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Christmas shopping in Malmö
Skåne, in the very south of Sweden, and its main city Malmö have a particularly cosy, picturesque feel in the run up to Christmas. Go shopping for the latest in Scandinavian design, stroll through cosy Christmas markets, and sample local delicacies in the many restaurants, bars and cafes, all within walking distance from your hotel.
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Skiing in Åre, JämtlandHenrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se
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Skiing the wilderness
More and more foreign tourists travel to the Swedish mountains. They are enticed by excellent skiing in stunning surroundings, copious amounts of snow, excellent food and a friendly atmosphere. Skiers can choose from areas such as Åre, Riksgränsen, Hemavan, and Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain.
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Aquavit and hot mulled wine, "Snaps and glögg"Pål Allan/VisitSweden
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Swedish Snaps and glögg
Snaps and glögg means aquavit and hot mulled wine. They are a part of the Swedish culinary tradition. Both those who prefer to skip the aquavit and those who carefully select their favorite one know that this form of vodka is among the pleasures of the Swedish table
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Christmas time in Gamla Stan (Old Town), StockholmHenrik Trygg/old.imagebank/VisitSweden
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Christmas in Stockholm
Strolling along the narrow cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan (the Old Town) in Stockholm, the snow crunching and creaking beneath your feet, you are part of a scene from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” – the church bells ring out and the streets and alleyways open into squares playing host to centuries-old Xmas markets.
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Christmas at Liseberg in GothenburgStig Kälvelid/Liseberg/VisitSweden
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Gothenburg Christmas City package
Explore this lovely Christmassy city at your own pace and discover your own favourite spots. Let the romance inspire you, browse among the shops in town, take a ride on the Wheel of Gothenburg and treat yourself to a special meal with this great package.
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Swedish Christmas fair in London!
Don't miss the annual Christmas fair at the Swedish Church in London.
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Northern Lights holidays
The coming two winters are predicted to be the best aurora seasons in 50 years so why not head to Swedish Lapland with Discover the World's Northern Lights holidays?
Top places to watch the Northern Lights
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Christmas markets in Skåne
Throughout November and December Skåne has a number of cosy Christmas markets both in the city of Malmö as well as in the countryside at some of the magnificant manor houses. Find out more
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Win a festive weekend in Gothenburg on Twitter
Keep an eye on West Sweden’s Twitter (@westswedentb) for the chance to win a fabulous winter weekend in Gothenburg, complete with cosy accommodation and a visit to Scandinavia’s biggest Christmas market.
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