Christmas at Liseberg Park
Christmas at Liseberg is one of the season’s true highlights for many! When the gates opened on 15 November, it marked the beginning of the 25th anniversary of one of Sweden’s most beloved Christmas traditions. The amusement park transforms into a sparkling winter world with 2,100 Christmas trees, five million lights and snow-covered market areas.
Here you’ll find the Winter Market, the Old-Fashioned Christmas Market and the popular Tyrolean Market, which together offer more than 40 stalls. In Santa’s Village, children can meet playful elves and Santa himself through dancing, games and wish lists, and in the Harbour Area this year’s big novelty awaits, a magical light show where northern lights and shimmering starlight sweep across the façades.
As an extension of the season, the areas of Kaninlandet, Isbanan (the Ice Rink) and Spelhuset (The amusement arcade) will be open 31 December–7 January, 2026, while the rest of the park will be closed. Join in on thrilling carousel rides, rabbit theatre, sparkling ice disco and New Year’s celebrations.
Julpaddan
The success and Christmas tradition Paddan Christmas boat tour Liseberg is back. The Christmas atmosphere is guaranteed after a trip with Paddan to Liseberg. Join a guided boat tour through Gothenburg’s canals to the magical Christmas at Liseberg Park. Discover the city to the sound of festive music, with mulled wine and gingerbread.
The Maritime Museum and Aquarium
The Maritime Museum and Aquarium re-opened in late 2022, with a new underground aquarium and all new exhibition areas. The youngest visitors can discover life at sea through learning, play, exploration, and collaboration in the exhibitions Knattegatt (0 to 3-year-olds) and Stora Blå (4 to 10-year-olds).
Maritime museum
Explore the world of the sea, above and below the surface. The Maritime Museum and Aquarium offers exhibitions, aquariums and activities all year-round.
Winter Break at Universeum
The Christmas holidays at Universeum offer fun activities for both young and old. A performance in Wisdome, experiments in the chemistry lab and the exhibition Space are just some of the program items. The wilderness, rainforest, reptile room and aquariums are of course open as usual.
Science museum
Welcome to 9,000 m2 of adventure
Games and crafts at the museum
Gothenburg’s many museums offer fun and creative activities during school breaks, often inspired by the ongoing exhibitions.
Art museum
Art collections from the 15th century up until today.
Museum
The story of Gothenburg from ancient times up until today.
Historical, contemporary museum
Meet the world in the heart of Gothenburg. The Museum of World Culture offers exhibitions, contemporary art and activities for curious minds of all ages.
Museum
Collections of animals from all over the world. See the world’s only mounted blue whale and a huge African elephant, birds and fish from the entire planet and much more.
Aviation museum
Aeroseum is an experience-based activity centre located inside a declassified Swedish Air Force bunker.
Sledding and ice skating
Two classic and popular Christmas activities are sledding and skating! Feeling the wind against your cheeks as you go down the hill is an unbeatable feeling, no matter how old you are. There are slopes to ride sleds down in several places around Gothenburg, often in connection with playgrounds, but we are especially happy to recommend Bragebacken in Slottsskogen city park and Brudarebacken in the nature area Delsjön. Don’t forget to bring your own sled!
Park
Slottsskogen is a place for relaxation, recreation, and outdoor life – a wonderful spot for everything from jogging to cosy picnics.
Nature area with swimming spots
The Delsjö area is a vastly beautiful nature area, where you can find the continuous lakes Stora and Lilla Delsjön.
You can also go ice skating at one of Gothenburg’s public ice rinks, such as Ruddalen. Keep an eye on Ruddalen and other ice rinks’ opening hours here.
Open on Christmas Eve
If you’re looking for entertainment and a good meal on Christmas Eve, there are several places that stay open over the holidays. Universeum welcomes the whole family on Christmas Eve from 10:00 to 15:00, and on Christmas Day from 10:00 to 18:00. If you’re hoping to squeeze in some shopping, Nordstan is also open on Christmas Eve from 10:00 to 14:00.
Between 23–25 December, several centrally located restaurants are open and serving delicious food. Among the options are Brasserie Draken, Sjömagasinet, Dorsia, Norda and Bellora.