Gothenburg Julmys*

Five ways to find julmys in Gothenburg

Here are five festive highlights to add to your julmys list: a West Coast-inspired Christmas buffet, a Lucia procession in the winter darkness, a cosy Christmas fika and a Christmas market at Gunnebo House and Gardens, a ride on the Christmas Paddan boat and Christmas at Liseberg. Five different ways to slow down, do something lovely together and let Christmas take a little more time. 

Together, they capture what julmys in Gothenburg is all about. 

*Julmys /ˈjʉːlˌmyːs/ 
That warm, cosy feeling when the Christmas rush slows down and you simply enjoy the moment together.

1. Lucia celebration in Gothenburg 

On 13 December, Lucia brings light and song to Gothenburg in one of Sweden’s most cherished winter traditions. 

2. A West Coast-inspired Christmas buffet 

At Dicksonska Palatset, the traditional Swedish Christmas buffet comes with a distinctly West Coast flavour, with seafood taking centre stage. 

3. Christmas lights from the water

As darkness falls, Gothenburg begins to glow. Bridges, quays and buildings light up the winter evening, with their reflections shimmering across the canals and harbour.

4. Christmas market at Gunnebo

During the Christmas season, Gunnebo House and Gardens estate is filled with local crafts, seasonal flavours and Swedish Christmas traditions.

5. Christmas at Liseberg 

The largest amusement park in the Nordic region is transformed for the season, with 2,000 Christmas trees, five million lights and winter rides.