Stockholm Christmas Markets are among the most visited in Sweden. The fairytale atmosphere, the beauty of the landscapes and the welcome of the people make this city a place to go willingly, even at Christmas.
Stockholm during its Christmas period it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Not that at other times of the year he doesn't know, but at Christmas a lot of his magic is released and leaves visitors breathless and let's face it, even a little cold because the weather is constantly below zero (not to mention the night temperatures ).
Stockholm offers its visitors several Christmas markets which I was lucky enough to see and which I recommend without a doubt. Among the Christmas markets that I recommend, there is first of all that of Skansen. Skansen as we have already said in another post it is the largest open air museum in the world.
Il Skansen Christmas Market it is beautiful and offers a unique atmosphere for only one fact in reality. In the Skansen Museum all people are dressed and work or play or eat as they once ate and so are the Christmas markets. The peculiarity here is that you will feel like you are in another place, an almost magical place. Among the markets and stalls there is always room for Christmas music, mulled wine and visits to animals. Skansen is very large and the advice is to arrive quite early in the morning also because in winter the oxen are not long in coming.
Another Christmas market that you shouldn't miss in my opinion is the one in the city center, of old City which is located onisland of Stadsholmen. Big Square, With its colorful houses and crooked surrounds the market which in Stockholm begins in mid-November, roughly the penultimate weekend of the month and ends on December 23 or a few days before Christmas.
Here until the evening you can browse the stalls, get something hot to drink at a low price compared to the nearby restaurants, and have fun among the shops and Christmas activities that follow one another in this small but delightful square.
If you want to spend a Christmas in Stockholm among the city's Christmas markets, the advice is to dress well. Here in December, -10 ° C is easily reached and heating up is not always easy also because there is a rather persistent icy wind. If you are not afraid of the cold, instead, go quiet and have fun among the Stockholm Christmas Markets.
Stockholm markets to see
Skansen, DjurgĂĄrden
Market that generally takes place on weekends. It opens at the end of November and remains active until a few days before Christmas. Approximate times 10.00 - 16.00.
Kungsträdgården, City
In this garden there is a market and an ice skating rink, all within walking distance of the main shopping street and major attractions. From the end of November to a few days before Christmas, it is open approximately from 11.00 to 18.00.
Stortorget, Old Town
The typical medieval buildings and cobbled streets of the Old Town add charm to this market. From the end of November to about a few days before Christmas, it is open from 11.00 to 18.00.
