Celebrate Christmas in Sweden
Christmas is a magical season in Sweden. The dark winter days are illuminated by white, glittering snow, the twinkling stars in the sky, and the sparkling lights from Christmas decorations in every Swedish home. The air is filled with the smell of the hot drink Glögg and Swedish Christmas treats such as saffron buns and ginger biscuits, and the atmosphere is full of joy. In Sweden Christmas truly is a holiday full of traditions and cultural activities - Christmas markets, the Lucia festival, and the Christmas julbord, to name a few. Come celebrate Christmas, Swedish style!
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Ice chapel at Icehotel in Swedish LaplandTomas Utsi/Naturfoto
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ICEHOTEL - A Frozen Dream
Is a unique adventure at the top of your Christmas wish list? Then you should stay at ICEHOTEL, a beautiful hotel in Swedish Lapland made entirely of ice and snow. During your stay, try outdoor activities such as dogsledding, a snowmobile safari, and a Northern Lights tour - all once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you’ll never forget.
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Lucia concert at Domkyrkan in GothenburgGöran Assner/Göteborg & Co
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St. Lucia Festival of Lights
Dressed in a white gown, a red silk band around her waist, and with candles in her hair, Lucia and her procession bring light and song all over Sweden at this darkest time of the year. This 400-year-old tradition truly is one of the most beautiful and emotional holidays of the year.
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Swedish Christmas Buffé at Grand Hôtel, StockholmGrand Hôtel/grandhotel.se
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A Taste of Swedish Christmas
In Sweden all holiday celebrations feature delicious traditional food, and Christmas is no exception. While the hot drink glögg is warming us up, a bigger version of the famous smörgåsbord, the julbord, is filling our stomachs with all kinds of delicacies.
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Christmas shopping in MalmöMiriam Preis/imagebank.sweden.se
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Christmas Shopping in Malmö
With its cozy Christmas markets and over 800 shops, Malmö makes a great destination for Christmas shopping. Stay at the wonderful Hotel Mäster Johan and get a gift voucher to shop at the Swedish department store Åhléns. A perfect deal for all shoppers!
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New Year in StockholmOla Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
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New Year on s/s Stockholm
Celebrate New Year's Eve on a wonderful cruise with the s/s Stockholm! Experience Stockholm from the sea while enjoying a delicious three course menu—all while seated in the best place for watching the magnificent fireworks.
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Merry Christmas from VisitSwedenAnn Lindberg/VisitSweden
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Merry Christmas from Sweden
Wish your friends and family a Merry Christmas with an e-postcard from Sweden!
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Catch the Northern Lights!
The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, is a wonderful dance of colors that can appear in a clear sky during the cold winter nights in Sweden.
Top places to watch Northern Lights
Lonely Planet's Favorite
Of all the cities in the world, Lonely Planet has chosen Stockholm as one of their top ten favorite cities for 2012, "because Stockholm looks as perfect as it’s ever been." Read more
Christmas in the West
West Sweden offers many exciting activities around Christmastime. Here are some great suggestions for what to do and where to stay to experience the best parts of a truly Swedish Christmas.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Make sure you head out to the movie theater on December 21st to watch the American version of the Swedish international best-seller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Fincher (The Social Network).
Watch the trailer!
  
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