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Evening photo of Haga Nygata in Christmas lights
Christmas market
Christmas in Haga old town

Finally time for the Christmas market in Haga!

Place:Haga Nygata 19, Göteborg
Dec20
The entrance to Liseberg in Gothenburg, beautifully illuminated with Christmas lights on a starry night, where visitors are entering to experience the festive atmosphere of the amusement park.
Christmas market in the amusement park
Christmas at Liseberg Park

On November 15, the gates to Christmas at Liseberg Park will open. An enchanting and snow-proof winter that will last longer than ever before, all the way until December 30. This year, Christmas at Liseberg Park also celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Place:Liseberg amusement park
Dec17
Clara and her Nutcracker soldier
Christmas Ballet
The Nutcracker – family show

A timeless Christmas ballet for the whole family.

Place:The Göteborg Opera
Dec18
Poster the magic flute
Opera for the whole family
The Magic Flute

A magical production of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ for the whole family.

Place:The Göteborg Opera
Dec17
A world of illusions
Challenge your mind at Paradox Museum Gothenburg

Step into Paradox Museum Gothenburg – where nothing makes sense yet everything feels real.

Place:Paradox Museum Gothenburg
Dec17
The light installation Klockspelet.‘Klockspelet’, featuring large pink and purple boxes.
Light art experience
Reflections in Kungsparken

When darkness falls, Kungsparken goes wild! It’s not just the trams that light up the evening – the park itself comes alive with artworks that make it shimmer and shine.

Place:Kungsparken
Dec17
View of Liseberg amusement park at christmas.

Embrace the unique Gothenburg vibe

Famous for Volvo, magical archipelago islands and world class seafood, Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden.

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Christmas season in Gothenburg

Every year, Gothenburg transforms into a magical Christmas city, with cosy markets, festive lights, and Christmas at Liseberg. Come in November and December for concerts, ice skating, sweet treats and classic Swedish flavours.

Gothenburg for the whole family

Gothenburg is an absolutely wonderful city for children, families, and our four-legged friends. Here, we've gathered the best experiences and activities for the little ones, along with the city's many family-friendly restaurants and hotels.

Happening today

29 events

There’s always something going on in Gothenburg. In our popular events calendar, you'll find a great variety of events on the city’s stages, arenas and parks.

Poster with the text: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Christmas concert
Today
Place:World of Volvo
The Boppers with guitars.
Grooviest Christmas show of the year
Today
Place:Lisebergsteatern
A wintry scene with Kronhuset covered in snow. A street lamp glows warmly in the foreground as snowflakes fall against the dark blue sky.
Christmas markets, family fun and more
Dec 17–21
Place:Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna
The light installation Klockspelet.‘Klockspelet’, featuring large pink and purple boxes.
Light art experience
Dec 17 2025–Feb 14 2026
Place:Kungsparken
Illustration of Alfons in a green/white scarf, hat in one hand and a green sack in the other.
Christmas break activities
Dec 17 2025–Jan 11 2026
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
A person dressed as a Christmas elf carrying an oversized candy cane.
Traditional Christmas market
Dec 17–23
Place:Nordstan

Day trips

Explore the picturesque archipelago islands, visit the region’s beautiful castles, or hike along the scenic trails.

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Must-see neighbourhoods, bustling shopping streets and former working class areas teeming with creativity – discover more of Gothenburg.

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