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 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.
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.
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 all day long at Gunnebo House
Gunnebo House and Gardens is located just south of Gothenburg city centre, and this Christmas they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner all made from organic produce, picked in the gardens of Gunnebo throughout the year. Read more at Gunnebo’s website here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seafood and tradition at Seaside Björkö
At Seaside Björkö, this year’s Christmas buffet is a mix of seafood and traditional Christmas dishes. Vegetarian dishes are included but the restaurant asks you to let them know in advance. Björkö is an island located in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. Read more about the buffet at Seaside on 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. Read more and book here.
Christmas dinner at Husette
At Husette you get to know sustainable ingredients from local producers, and take part in a constantly changing menu depending on the season. The wine list consists of exciting natural wines and it also changes according to the conditions and advantages of the season. At Husette, the Christmas dinner is served as a sharing menu, where you sit at the table and are simply served all the delicacies of Christmas in three rounds. Read more at husette.se.
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.
The boat leaves Stenpiren at 6 pm and returns home in the evening at 10 pm.
Mamma Mia vilket julbord!
Experience the magic of Christmas with ABBA the tribute show – Vision in Eriksbergshallen! An unforgettable evening with iconic hits, Christmas tables and festivities, all led by Peter Siepen as emcee and DJ. Read more here.
Blue Christmas dinner at Popsicle
Popsicle invites you to a different and intimate Christmas dinner with blue ingredients (sustainably grown food from the sea) in focus. Some elements you’ll recognize from the traditional Christmas dinner table and some elements may be completely new to you. Karolina Martinson, Tångdykerskan and sustainability inspirer, composes exciting dishes that are served in sharing form. You can expect Swedish oysters, mussels, seaweed and other goodies. Read more and book here.
Christmas dinner at Feskekörka
At Haldis Kök, you enjoy wonderful classics from the sea combined with modern flavours, presented on the ground floor in Feskekörka. Whether you come with friends, family or colleagues, there is something here for all fish and shellfish enthusiasts. At the Victor von G restaurant, you will instead find a Christmas-inspired menu in the classic Gothenburg spirit. Read more and book here.
West coast inspired Christmas dinner at Quality Hotel The Weaver
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 Weaver 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.
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.
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.
Christmas dinner at Villa Belparc
Experience a Christmas dinner in an atmospheric park setting by the large pond in Slottsskogen. Villa Belparc has a classic, well-reputed Christmas buffet where the star chef Crister Svantesson is a guest every Christmas. 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.
