Christmas Buffets at Liseberg
Liseberg is not just an amazing amusement park, it is also home to several fantastic restaurants. Try the restaurant 1923 and their traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or the west coast-inspired buffet of restaurant Hamnkrogen. In addition, the success from last year continues, the Christmas table at Magasinet in the Sales Hall at hotel Liseberg Grand Curiosa. More information can be found at Lisebergs website here.
ISO-certified fish restaurant
The amusement park Liseberg’s own harbour restaurant.
ISO-certified family hotel for the adventurous
The new hotel Liseberg Grand Curiosa will awaken the whole family’s playfulness and imagination.
Christmas dinner at Dicksonska palatset
This winter, the chef Gustav Trägårdh will be setting the Christmas table at Dicksonska Palatset. From November 14, the palace’s historic halls will be filled with all the Christmas classics such as herring, meatballs, Jansson’s temptation and Christmas ham all day long from lunch to late dinner. The Christmas table will be a tribute to Swedish Christmas food where tradition meets Gustav’s culinary expression.
Bar & restaurant
Restaurant and bar in central Gothenburg.
Christmas dinner with the Thörnström’s
Experience a traditional Christmas dinner in Gothenburg at Thörnströms Privata Rum, where a classic Swedish Christmas table is served both for lunch and dinner in a cosy and atmospheric environment that is perfect for celebrating Christmas. The Christmas dinner is ideal for companies, groups and private parties, and it is easy to book a table for a festive experience. For those who want to enjoy the same delicious food in their own premises, Christmas dinner catering is also offered – well-prepared food is delivered on plates and ready to be served, whether at the office or at home. Read more here.
Restaurant
With food, drink and service in focus, many different solutions can be offered.
Christmas buffets at sea with Strömma
Cruise along the wintry landscape of the Gothenburg archipelago on one of Strömma’s Christmas buffets cruises. While you admire the view, enjoy tradtional Swedish christmas favourites as well as exciting new dishes. There are several different cruises to choose from, and they all leave from the harbour Lilla Bommen, close to the shopping centre Nordstan. You can find more information about all the cruises the Strömma website here.
Bus, canal and boat tours
Discover Gothenburg by water, land and archipelago with Strömma’s wide range of cruises and sightseeing tours. From the iconic Paddan boats to guided bus tours and dinner cruises in the archipelago.
Christmas at the Steamship café Eduard Melin
During the weekend of 29–30 November, chef Sofia B Olsson will be serving a special menu at the steamship café. Throughout the weekends in December, the café welcomes all those in need of a cosy fika break. Enjoy a warm and festive atmosphere on board, with a crackling fire in the stove, Christmas music, and a seasonal menu.
Floating café in the area Klippan
A one-of-a-kind café aboard a 139-year-old boat – perfect for those seeking a truly unique coffee break.
Winter cruise with a seafood buffet
Join Skärgårdslinjen and their winter cruises this Christmas. Forget about meatballs and ham! Instead you will feast on langoustines, shrimp, mussels, herring, salmon and a lot more. All while cruising along the Gothenburg waters to the tune of a joyous music show. Read more at the Skärgårdslinjen website.
Christmas buffet with a view at Imagine
Restaurant Imagine is located at the top of Gothia Towers, and offers spectacular views of a wintry Gothenburg. The Christmas buffet is a traditional one, and if you want to enjoy Christmas Eve away from home, served on that day too. Read more at Gothia Tower’s website here.
ISO 20121 certified four star hotel
Four-star, ISO-certified hotel with 1200 hotel rooms and five restaurants.
Christmas atmosphere at Hôtel Eggers
Favourites such as “Janssons frestele”, meatballs, cabbage, ribs and herring are all on offer at the buffet at beautiful hotel Eggers. Read more and book at Eggers website here.
Nordic Swan eco-labeled bar and restaurant
Located by Drottningtorget at the heart of Gothenburg, Hotel Eggers has always been an ideal place to meet.
Christmas buffet with a view of the river at Riverton
Hotel Riverton offers up a mix of traditional dishes and flavours from all over the world, with plenty of vegetarian options. The buffet is served in the banquet hall, with panorama windows facing the river Göta älv. Learn more at Riverton’s website here. New for this year is Riverton’s Christmas brunch. Take a break from the Christmas shopping spree, gather your friends and take the opportunity to wish each other a Merry Christmas over a Christmas-inspired brunch buffet.
Hotel certified according to the Swedish Environmental Foundation
Gothenburg’s personal design hotel, with stylish interior design and a prime location by the Göta älv river.
French flavours at Boulebar
Joyeux Noël is the greeting from Boulebar, as they invite you to celebrate Christmas with four course french meal, with boule included of course. Read more at the Boulebar website here.
Bar, restaurant & boules
Play boules and enyoy French cuisine at Boulebar Rosenlund, right next to the landmark Feskekörka.
Christmas buffet at Fiskekrogen
Gothenburg is a world class seafood destination, and Fiskekrogen is one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Their Christmas buffet is packed with tasty treats from the ocean. Read more and book at the Fiskekrogen website here.
Seafood restaurant
Classic seafood tradition meets innovation. A place to enjoy, socialise, and savour fantastic food from the sea in a welcoming atmosphere.
Christmas at Feskekörka
During the festive season, Feskekörka serves up a generous buffet filled with the very best from the West Coast. Here, the fresh flavours of the sea meet the familiar scents of Christmas in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Read more and book your Christmas buffet at Feskekörka.
Iconic fish market hall
Feskekörka is one of Gothenburg’s most famous landmarks and attractions. In this famous fish market hall, visitors will find all the delicacies of the sea and several restaurants and bars.
A Christmas buffet to remember at River restaurant
At the end of the pier at Eriksberg, you will find River Restauran. The unique location allows for spectacular views of the river and the harbour inlet. Start the night off with mulled wine on the pier, and then feast on a traditional Christmas buffet inside. River restaurant also offers a Christmas lunch. Read more at their website here.
Restaurant
Located right by the river and harbour.
Christmas favourites at The Golden Days
The Golden Days is a beloved pub and restaurant in Gothenburg, and during Christmas they take it up a notch with decorations and a warm Christmas atompshere. The traditional Christmas buffet helps of course. Read more at the Golden Days website here.
English-inspired pub
British-style pub and restaurant with a wide selection of beers and whisky.
Christmas in the archipelago at Franses
When you sit down for a Christmas buffet at Franses, located on the archipelago island of Hönö, the sounds of the ocean, live music and a crackling fireplace will set you in a great Christmas mood in no time. The buffet is inspired by the flavours of the sea. Read more at Franses’ website here.
Restaurant in Hönö Klåva
Good food and live music in the old fishing repair shop on the island of Hönö.
Buffet by the sea at Tullhuset
Tullhuset is a restaurant on the island of Hönö, and you can not get much closer to the water without diving in. Their Christmas buffet goes all in on seafood, with some vegetarian dishes, and a buffet of desserts and sweets of course. Find out more at Tullhuset´s website here.
Restaurant
At the far end of Hönö Klåva harbour is Tullhuset, a cosy seafood restaurant in Gothenburg’s northern archipelago, open all year round.
Home made buffet at Isbolaget
Donsö is an archipelago island located in the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. At the end of the harbour you will find Isbolaget, a restaurant and hotel worth a visit all year round. This Christmas. Try their home made Christmas buffet, with dishes inspired by Isbolaget’s close proximity to the sea. Read more about isbolaget’s Christmas buffet here.
Hotel and restaurant
Isbolaget Donsö is a restaurant and hotel at the far end of the pier in Donsö harbor. Here you can eat in a historic setting with the sea right outside.
Seafood and sweets at Knarrholmen
Hop on a boat to Knarrholmen and feast on a buffet loaded with delicious seafood, and when you’re done, head for the dessert buffet! The Christmas buffet has something for everyone, young and old, read more about Knarrholmens buffet at their website.
Restaurant in the archipelago
Food inspired by the Swedish west coast and good wine.
Christmas Eve at Sjömagasinet
Those of you who wish to celebrate the Swedish Christmas Eve (December 24) in an extra luxurious way can book a table at Sjömagasinet, which you’ll find at Klippan right next to Götaälven. If you would rather enjoy fresh seafood and exclusive wines instead of traditional Christmas food, this is the right place to be. Read more and book a Christmas table on Christmas Eve here.
Seafood restaurant
Historic waterfront restaurant in Gothenburg that offers top-class Swedish gastronomy, with a focus on fish and seafood in a rustic and historic environment by the cliff.
Christmas dining at Tjolöholm Castle
Kickstart the Christmas season at Tjolöholm Castle in the National Romantic style Worker’s Cottage right next to the castle. Here, a classic Swedish Christmas buffet is served, prepared using ingredients from local farms.
Tudor-inspired castle
Just south of Gothenburg, Tjolöholms Slott offers British elegance, flourishing gardens, coastal scenery and events all year round.
Christmas at Kaffehus och Krog
Throughout the year, Gunnebo House in Mölndal has carefully preserved ingredients from its kitchen gardens to create an exciting seasonal Christmas menu. Choose between a festive breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Read more about Christmas at Gunnebo here.
KRAV certified restaurant
Nestled within the kitchen garden of Gunnebo House & Gardens, you’ll find the eco certified restaurant, café and artisan bakery Kaffehus och Krog.
Christmas dinner at Spike Brewery
Spike Brewery offers a Christmas dinner with a focus on quality, combined with their own craft beers. For SEK 499 per person, you get access to the entire Christmas buffet, where traditional dishes meet modern tastes, accompanied by carefully brewed craft beer. With an excellent location, just one bus/tram stop from Gothenburg Central Station, Spike Brewery is a perfect choice for both small and large groups.
Brewery
Craft brewery in the old Meat Packing district.
Christmas dinner at New Älvsborgs Fortress
New Älvsborg Fortress, located at the entrance to Gothenburg’s harbour, offers a unique and historic place to celebrate Christmas with a traditional Christmas dinner. During December, the old fortress transforms into a festive and atmospheric environment with candles and Christmas decorations. Guests can enjoy a variety of classic Swedish Christmas dishes, such as herring, Christmas ham, meatballs and different types of salmon, as well as sweets such as knäck and lussekatter. Celebrating Christmas at New Älvsborg Fortress not only provides a taste experience, but also a journey back in time to a place rich in Swedish history. There is also a guided tour on arrival and a cannon salute. Read more and book here.
Fortress
A 17th-century fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved, and a popular excursion destination.
West coast inspired Christmas dinner at Quality Hotel Waterfront
Experience a Christmas in Gothenburg where the scents and flavours of the sea take center stage, perfect for those who want an authentic, West Coast-inspired Christmas experience. In Carnegie’s old porter brewery by the quayside, Quality Hotel The Waterfront sets up a Christmas dinner with something for everyone – from fresh seafood and classic delicacies to a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Here you start the evening with steaming hot mulled wine before diving into a hearty Christmas dinner. It is a perfect combination of coastal flavours and Gothenburg’s unique atmosphere, which offers everything from cosy walks to lively markets, making Gothenburg the best choice for Christmas celebrations. Read more here.
Eco-certified hotel in west Gothenburg
Quality Hotel Waterfront is located by the quayside in the Klippan area of western Gothenburg. The hotel is housed in a historic porter brewery that has been rejuvenated, blending an industrial character with contemporary design.
Christmas celebration at Quality Hotel 11 Eriksbergshallen
Welcome to a full evening in Eriksbergshallen where the host couple Karin and Peter invite us to a “traditional” Christmas celebration with a classic Swedish Christmas dinner, humor, entertainment and party. Read more here.
Eco-certified hotel
Quality Hotel 11 is beautifully located at the entrance to Gothenburg’s harbour in the old shipyard area Eriksberg. Housed in a historic mechanical workshop building, the hotel blends industrial heritage with modern design, vibrant city life, and waterside views.
Christmas in Ankarsmedjan
Christmas in Ankarsmedjan is Gothenburg’s tastiest, nicest and perhaps most unique Christmas table experience. With its rustic exterior and warm but grand interior, the venue feels perfectly suited for Christmas dinner. Ankarsmedjan likes the idea that guests can pick salmon and other cold delicacies themselves in a horseshoe-shaped buffet. Afterwards, guests can sit back and let the staff serve the rest of the experience at the table. Read more here.
Pivos game meat christmas dinner
At Pivo, traditional Christmas dinner meets the free and the wild from the Swedish forests. With dishes based on game meat, Pivo offers a genuine taste of nature. The restaurant’s focus is on quality and sustainability, always with respect for the ingredients and their origin. This is an invitation to a Christmas experience that is both familiar and new, where Swedish traditions meet the forest’s rich palette of flavours. Read more here.
Christmas dinner at Villa Belparc
Experience a Christmas dinner in an atmospheric park setting by the large pond in Slottsskogen. Villa Belparc is excellent for larger groups, and also offers private rooms for families or larger groups. Villa Belparc is close to the center and has a tram and bus stop right outside the door, 10 minutes from the center and 5 minutes from the Clarion Hotel Draken at Järntorget. All food served is self-produced, and all bread is baked in our own bakery.
Restaurant in the park Slottsskogen
Restaurant and café with a great location in the Slottsskogen city park.
An atmospheric Christmas celebration at beautiful Råda Manor
In the restaurant’s historic setting, a classic Swedish Christmas dinner is laid out with love for the ingredients and tradition. Enjoy homemade delicacies, locally produced treats and a warm atmosphere in a beautiful winter manor setting. Read more here.
Manor, café and garden
Råda Manor is a well-preserved estate with a fascinating heritage dating back to medieval times.
A Classy Christmas at Draken
The Christmas show ’’A Classy Christmas’’ with accompanying culinary experience invites you to a unique evening with wonderful flavors, first-class entertainment and an unbeatable atmosphere. Welcome to the legendary dance palace ’’Vågen’’ and this year’s Christmas show at Clarion Hotel Draken.
Christmas dinner at Villa Odinslund
It’s time for Christmas dinner and it’s time for you and your family or colleagues to join traditional Christmas dinner goodies and gingerbread cookies. The magnificent turn-of-the-century villa in the neighbourhood of Örgryte is the perfect setting for a classic and homely Christmas dinner. The extensive menu consists of traditional homemade Christmas food made with carefully processed ingredients of the highest quality. Read more here.
Christmas dinner with Skärgårdslinjen
Celebrate Christmas at sea with Skärgårdslinjen’s seafood Christmas dinner. A rich buffet with lobsters, shrimp, mussels, herring, salmon and the popular lobster soup awaits you. The dinner ends with a candy buffet. Serving artists offer an energetic show and make the evening memorable for friends, family or colleagues.
Christmas dinner at Skansen Kronan 2026
In Skansen Kronan’s impressive Cannon Hall or Artillery Floor, guests can enjoy large, traditional and popular Christmas dinner that end with a large dessert table, coffee and tea. All in a historic and atmospheric environment that guarantees a memorable day or evening. All sittings begin in the courtyard with steaming mulled wine and gingerbread while guests enjoy the view of beautiful Gothenburg.
Fortification and viewpoint
High above the rooftops of cosy neighbourhood Haga you’ll find the fortification Skansen Kronan. A former defence facility dating back to the late 17th century. A must-see spot for a scenic coffee break!