Gothenburg
Gothenburg Christmas markets: Haga, Kronhuset and the markets in town
Cinnamon buns in Haga, Christmas crafts in the 17th-century stalls by Kronhuset and seafood in the Fish Church. These are Gothenburg’s Christmas markets beyond Liseberg, the food to try, a cosy place to eat afterwards and the hotels within walking distance.
Snow rarely reaches Gothenburg in December, but it hardly matters. The city lights itself: garlands over Haga Nygata, candles in the windows of old wooden houses and an avenue of lights along the canals. Gothenburg likes to call itself Sweden’s Christmas city, and while most visitors come for Liseberg, some of the cosiest markets are in the centre.
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Short answer: Gothenburg’s Christmas markets
Christmas at Liseberg: the amusement park becomes a Christmas village from mid-November. Read more in our guide to Christmas at Liseberg.
Christmas in Haga: a market in the old district, usually on Advent weekends.
Kronhusjul: a Christmas market in Kronhuset and the small stalls around it, among the city’s oldest buildings.
Farmers Jul Market: local food producers on Grönsakstorget.
The 2026 dates are published on goteborg.com as they are confirmed. Check before you go.
Stay within walking distance of the markets
Hotel Eggers: the classic by Drottningtorget
One of the city’s oldest hotels, with old-world elegance and a short walk to both Kronhuset and Haga.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel Eggers
Clarion Hotel Post: in the heart of the city
A large hotel in the old post office by Centralstationen, with a rooftop pool and several restaurants.
Book your stay: See rooms at Clarion Hotel Post
The cinnamon bun at Café Husaren in Haga.
Christmas in Haga: cinnamon buns and wooden houses
Haga is Gothenburg’s oldest suburb, with cobbled streets and the typical landshövdingehus, three-storey houses with a stone ground floor and two wooden floors above. In December Haga Nygata fills with stalls, decorations in the windows and the smell of fresh baking. Stop at Café Husaren, famous for a cinnamon bun the size of a plate.
Kronhusjul: crafts in the 17th-century stalls
Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna date from the 1600s and are among the city’s oldest buildings. At Christmas the small stalls and the old hall fill with crafts, decorations and delicacies. The market is small and atmospheric, in the middle of town and a couple of minutes from the canal.
Liseberg: the Christmas village
For many visitors Liseberg is the reason to come to Gothenburg in December. The park fills with lights, stalls and several Christmas markets, and the rides keep turning in the cold.
What to try
Glögg: the Swedish mulled wine, often served with gingerbread.
Lussekatter: golden saffron buns, especially around St Lucia’s Day on 13 December.
Julbord: the Swedish Christmas buffet with herring, salmon, Jansson’s temptation and ham, served at many restaurants and hotels in December.
Seafood: prawns and oysters from the west coast, never fresher than here.
The Fish Church, the city’s seafood hall. Photo: Picolo
A cosy place to eat afterwards
Gothenburg is a food city, and December is high season for julbord. If you prefer seafood, Feskekôrka, the old fish hall shaped like a church, is the place to start. See all our favourites in our guide to food and restaurants in Gothenburg.
More hotels for Christmas
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel: by Liseberg
A family-friendly hotel next to Liseberg, a short walk to the park on cold, dark evenings.
Book your stay: See rooms at Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Getting to Gothenburg
There are direct flights to Gothenburg from several UK airports, and the airport bus reaches the centre in around half an hour.
Tips for a Christmas trip to Gothenburg
Book julbord early: The popular restaurants fill up as early as October.
Combine with Liseberg: The park opens in the afternoons and evenings, so you can see the markets in town in the morning.
Take the tram: Gothenburg has a good tram network between the centre, Haga and Liseberg.
Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg Christmas markets
Which Christmas markets are there in Gothenburg?
Besides Liseberg, the best known are Christmas in Haga, Kronhusjul at Kronhuset and the Farmers Jul Market on Grönsakstorget.
When are Gothenburg’s Christmas markets open?
Most open from mid or late November until shortly before Christmas. Check goteborg.com for this year’s dates.
Where should you stay for the markets in the centre?
Hotel Eggers and Clarion Hotel Post are central, with a short walk to Kronhuset, Haga and the tram to Liseberg.