Stortorget Christmas Market: the most beautiful in Stockholm!

Discover Stockholm in its white attire at the time of the holidays, when the month of December announces the opening of the Christmas markets. A true tradition in this Swedish city, Christmas is a special time in Stockholm where songs, decorations and lights immerse you in the heart of the magic of this wonderful celebration. Follow us to the heart of Stockholm's most traditional Christmas market, the one at Stortorget in Gamla Stan, and enjoy every moment.

Stortorget Christmas Market, a must-see in Stockholm

Put on your gloves, boots and hat to tread on the white snow that crunches under your feet. Falling from the sky most of the time during the holidays, it perfectly completes the postcard image offered by Stockholm's Christmas markets. Many of them are set up in the city's districts, the most famous and traditional remains that of Sortorget, present on the central square of the district in the old town of Gamla Stan. This Christmas market in Stockholm is a real institution since it has been organized since 1837, making it the oldest Christmas market in the city. With family, lovers or friends, experience an unforgettable magical moment at Gamla Stan.

Stortorget Christmas Market, a magical scent

Open from November 21 to December 22, the Stockholm Christmas Market invites you to discover the 41 chalet-shaped stalls set up in Gamla Stan every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Treats, toys, craft creations or iconic Christmas drinks, you will love wandering the aisles of this traditional market invested with the Christmas spirit. The illuminated and decorated wooden stalls offer delicacies to savor without moderation, such as smoked sausages, reindeer or moose meat, colorful candies or sweet pastries. Treat in hand, wander around the market to discover hand-knitted sweaters with traditional ornaments, Swedish jewelry and crafts as well as high-quality decorative arts. Gamla Stan is also a light show during the holidays, sparkling with colors and illuminations installed in each of the neighborhood's cobblestone streets.

Stortorget Christmas Market, traditional recipes to taste

Christmas is one of the favorite times for gourmets who enjoy the sweets and specialties offered on the markets. The one in Sortorget is no exception to the rule and invites you to taste the typical Christmas dishes at any time of the day:

• Glögg is a Scandinavian mulled wine or spicy spirit that warms you up on the go.
• Pepparkaka is a tasty ginger biscuit.
• Lussekatte is a brioche-like saffron bun that is delicious at fika time.
• Julbord is a Swedish Christmas banquet most often presented as a buffet, a typical Christmas feast in Sweden which includes herring, salmon, meatballs (köttbullar), cheese, pâtés… This tradition is a moment of sharing to be experienced with family, friends or colleagues in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

Of course, other sweet treats perfume the Stortorget Christmas market, such as caramelized almonds or gingerbread with cinnamon and ginger flavors (pepparkakor).

Stockholm Christmas Markets, when magic takes over the city

Strortorget offers the oldest and most famous Christmas market, but it is not the only district of Stockholm that transforms during the holidays. In a common atmosphere of magic, the windows, the streets, the houses and some cultural and historical sites are dressed in decorations and lights between the garlands and the fir trees. Discover the different Christmas markets in Stockholm and choose your favorite! (non-exhaustive list) :

• Skansen Christmas Market open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 28 to December 21.
• The Gammelstad Christmas Market, called the Christmas Market of the Great North, is open on December 6th and 7th.
• The Christmas market in Rosendal in the heart of the magnificent garden from November 25 to December 22
• The Christmas market at the Royal Court Stables from December 5 to 7

Whether you're looking for outdoor skating, a candle-making workshop, a Christmas-themed exhibition or a Christmas carol to listen to during a procession, Stockholm immerses you in the magic of Christmas in many ways.

Any other ideas? A quick trip to Sergels Torg Square, where the world's largest Christmas tree is installed, towering over the streets with 38 metres of lights and decorations.

Now you know all the secrets of the most beautiful Christmas market in Stockholm. Grab your sack and fly to Sweden to experience a magical end of year.

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