Hamnkrogen is one of Lisebergs many popular restaurants.

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.

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.

Mr and Mrs. Thörnström in fron of traditional Swedish christmas specialties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Christmas buffet at Riverton mixes classics and new flavours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Golden Days spread Christmas cheer near the harbour canal. Credit: Mika Aberra

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.

Hamninloppet på Hönö i kvällsljus.
Credit: Franses Skärgårdspub

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.

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.

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.

There are many restaurants to discover in the archipelago, offering seafood as well as tasty sweets. Credit: Frida Winter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Råda Manor building covered in snow.

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.

A man in a tuxedo and unbuttoned bow tie, a woman next to him in white clothes. A neon sign behind that says "Vågen".

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.

A classic dining room with Christmas decoration and a Christmas tree.

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.