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Stockholm
Dates for 2008 to be confirmed
See below for individual markets and attractions
In darkest December, the night is enlightened by what many first time spectators consider a fairy-like creature.
It is Lucia who, with her escort of singing girls and boys, symbolically opens the door to Christmas. 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.
Top Christmas markets include the Old Town (Nov 25- Dec 22), the Skansen Outdoor Museum (Dec 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17),
the Kungsträdgården (Dec 1-3 and 8-22) and the Rosendals Gardens (Nov 24 - Dec 21).
Sweden´s traditional celebration of Lucia, the Queen of Light, takes place on December 13. The celebration at Skansen
Outdoor Museum is truly magical. In the evening it´s customary to enjoy a holiday concert. You´ll find them in churches
throughout the area including Storkyrkan in the Old Town.
From the first Sunday in advent, you can enjoy a concert almost any time of the day, somewhere in Stockholm. Many
churches offers Advent Concerts and more commercial Christmas Concerts are played around the city.
The Christmas table is a variety of a Smörgåsbord with seasonal specialities and is served in most restaurants
in Stockholm, including several steamboats plying the waters of the archipelago, from late November until Christmas
time. Listed are some of the most famous; Stadhuskällaren, Grand´s Veranda, Grinda Värdshus and Operakällaren.
T: +46 8 508 28 508
info@svb.stockholm.se
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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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