Christmas markets in Skaraborg

What would Christmas be without Christmas markets, festive concerts and cosy Advent moments? In Skaraborg, you’ll find plenty of Christmas spirit, mulled wine and sparkling Christmas trees. There are Christmas markets and festive activities for every taste, and of course a wide selection of locally produced goods.

Traditional Christmas markets:

• 6-7 November: Christmas Market in Östra Tunhem, Falköping Municipality

• 6-15 November: Winter Lights at Kinnekulle

• 28 November: Christmas Market in Mariestad & Hjo Christmas Market

• 29 November: Christmas Market and Christmas Shopping Event in Vara

• 5 December: Christmas Market and Christmas Shopping Event in Skövde

• 6 December: Christmas at Torsögården

• 13 December: Malta Johanna Christmas Market and Christmas Parade in Falköping

• 19-20 December: Christmas Market at Spiken Fishing Harbour

At Osterian in Falköping, the traditional Christmas market opens on 10 October every year. Here you’ll find an abundance of cheese, as well as sweets, home décor, locally produced food and much more.

Looking for a more unique Christmas experience? Hop aboard the Santa Train between Skara and Lundsbrunn!

Christmas Music in Skaraborg

Don’t miss the many Christmas concerts across Skaraborg. Why not enjoy Elvis at Christmas, listen to the Bohuslän Big Band performing Christmas jazz, or celebrate the festive season with Loa Falkman & Tina Ahlin?

Christmas Buffets in Skaraborg

Christmas food is an essential part of the holiday season. Cafés and restaurants throughout Skaraborg serve saffron buns, Christmas ham and other festive favourites. And of course, there are plenty of places where you can enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet (julbord) prepared with care.

Find Christmas gifts

Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family? Our shops are here for you! All of our towns are beautifully decorated and illuminated for the holiday season, and Skaraborg offers a wide variety of shopping experiences. In our smaller towns, often centred around cosy market squares and locally owned stores, you can find unique gifts that are hard to discover in larger retail chains. If you prefer a wider selection, the larger towns have plenty to offer as well.

A popular tradition in several towns is the annual Christmas window unveiling, when festive shop displays are revealed for the first time. In Skara, for example, visitors can enjoy the Christmas Window Sunday with a Santa Parade on 29 November.

Enjoy Christmas in Skaraborg

If you can’t get enough of sparkling lights, reindeer, gifts and Santa Claus, we have even more to offer! Skaraborg is filled with Christmas activities for children and festive experiences for the whole family. Visit Skaraborg at Vastsverige.se to find even more tips on Christmas experiences for all ages.

But don’t forget to set aside some time to slow down and enjoy a little peace and quiet, too.

This text has been translated with the help of AI.