Christmas tea from Tehuset Java, straw goats, paper Advent stars and jars of mustard from the Royal Stables market: these are the Swedish Christmas gifts we buy every year in Stockholm. Here is where to find them, with the 2026 dates and opening hours to plan around.
Stortorget in Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s oldest and most famous Christmas market, held on the Old Town’s main square since 1837. It’s far from the only one. From mid-November until December 23, markets pop up in royal stables, design-school greenhouses, neighborhood squares and castle courtyards in and around the city. Below you’ll find our picks, … Read more
Stockholm features premier shopping streets like Drottninggatan and Biblioteksgatan, alongside iconic markets such as Hötorget Flea Market and Östermalmshallen. From luxury fashion to vintage finds and local craftsmanship, the city offers diverse retail destinations for every shopper. Shopping in Stockholm weaves together Swedish design, vintage finds and local craftsmanship. The city’s diverse retail districts each … Read more
