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Christmas Markets
20 Nov - 23 Dec 2010 - main markets
During advent, Christmas markets can be found around the city and in the archipelago, with Swedish Christmas sweets, smoked sausages, reindeer meat, glögg (mulled wine) and a range of handicrafts and decorative arts.
Smaller markets dates to be confirmed, below are examples of previous programmes
Nov 15 - Dec 23 2009, Steninge Palace Cultural Center Christmas Market
Palace north west of Stockholm, close to Arlanda Airport and the town of Sigtuna. The old hayloft is filled with handicrafts and Christmas decorations. Opening hours; Monday to Friday 11 am - 5 pm and weekends 10 am - 5 pm. www.steningeslott.com,
Nov 21 - Dec 21 2009, Gröna Lund Christmas market
Gröna Lund, the Tivoli of Stockholm, offers a lot of fun; carousels, an ice-skating rink, food and Christmas shopping. Open during weekends. www.gronalund.se
Nov 22 - Dec 23 2009, Old Town Christmas Market (Gamla Stan)
Popular Christmas Market in the heart of the Old Town with fine old traditions, handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and mulled wine. Opening hours: 11 am - 18 pm daily. www.stortorgetsjulmarknad.com,
Nov 22 - Dec 21 2009, Street, Design & Handicrafts Christmas Market
This is the place to look for special, fun, beautiful, imaginative and wonderful Christmas presents and delicacies direct from the farmers’ own markets. Opening hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm. Hornstulls strand 4, www.streetinstockholm.se
Nov 28 – 30 2009, The Royal Mews Christmas Market
Try several Swedish Christmas delicacies and see unique Swedish handicrafts. Opening hours: Friday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. www.svenska-slottsmassor.se
Nov 29 - Dec 14 2009, Skansen Christmas market
The world’s oldest open air museum on the island of Djurgården. Sales of handicrafts, Christmas decorations, Christmas food, sweets and more from old fashioned market stalls. Christmas concerts in Seglora church. Opening hours; Saturdays & Sundays 10 am – 4 pm. www.skansen.se
Nov 29 - Dec 14, 2009 Utö Christmas market
Traditional archipelago Christmas Market on the island of Utö with skilfully-made handicrafts, fish, bread and sweets for sale – all from the archipelago. Opening hours: Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Sundays 10 am to 3 pm. www.utojulmarknad.se
Dec 13 – 14, 2009 Drottningholm Palace Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market outside the residence of the Royal Family, 30 minutes by car west of central Stockholm. Opening hours; 11 am - 4 pm. www.royalcourt.se
Nov 28 - Dec 21 2009, Christmas at Rosendals Gardens
Rosendal palace gardens, next to Skansen in the Djurgården island. Home-made quality products and bread from the on-site bakery for sale. Garden shop, site shop and café. Opening hours; 11 am – 4 pm. www.rosendalstradgard.se
Horse and Carriage to the Christmas dinner
Enjoy a ride to the Christmas dinner in a traditional and romantic style by horse and carriage decorated with bells and torches. Häståkeriet, www.hastakeriet.se/english - Tel: +46-8-57027798
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År
Local dishes: Swedish food is largely based on fish, meat and potato. Unusual specialities include reindeer, elk meat and wild berries. The local spirit is akvavit and comes in many different flavours.
Funny fact: All alcohol has to be bought in off-licences except for class A beers (less than 3%) which can be bought in supermarkets.
TOP SWEDISH ATTRACTIONS
Vasa Museum, Stockholm
The Vasa Museum is Scandinavia's most visited museum, located in Stockholm, capital of Sweden. The Museum was inaugurated in 1990. In the large shiphall stands the warship Vasa - the only remaining, intact 17th century ship in the world. The lower rig has been rebuilt,
complete with masts, stays and shrouds.
Gamla Stan, Stockholm
Take a walk on a beautiful, cobble-stone walking area in Stockholm known as Gamla Stan or Old City. Relish in the history that Stockholm has to offer and a get a feel of true Swedish culture.
Skansen Open-Air Museum, Stockholm
Skansen is the oldest open-air museum in the world. Skansen is also a zoological park. It is located on the island of Djurgården, a royal park near the centre of Stockholm, and open every day of the year, except Christmas Eve.
Göteborg Botanical Garden, Gothenburg
The Göteborg Botanical Garden differs in many respects from most traditional botanical gardens on the European continent. It was conceived and planned by the municipality of Göteborg in the 1910's as a botanical garden with an extra emphasis on horticulture, and with a broad scope in the Swedish community life. It remains a public garden to this day. For a long time our garden was administered by the city of Gothenburg, but nowadays it is part of the larger Västra Götaland Region.
And more…
The southern region of Skane boasts numerous castles, medieval towns and fishing villages.
The northern region of Lappland with its unspoiled landscapes is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, fishing or skiing. In Sweden there is something for everyone with an adventurous heart!
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