DECEMBER
A lot happens in December!
1 December - Winter Tyres
During the period 1 Dec. to 31 March winter tyres are required in Sweden, if the road conditions demand it.
1st of Advent (4 Sundays before Christmas)
This is when the first candle is lit and the time to take out all your Christmas decorations.
Christmas Markets
Want to experience a Christmas market out in the country side, but not too far away? Make your way out to Elfviks gård on Lidingö, here you can check their website for opening hours:
The old town Christmas market, daily
10 December - Nobel Day
The Nobel Laureates receive their Nobel medals from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. For more information check their wekbsite:
13 December - Lucia
Lucia is celebrated all over Sweden in schools, churches and offices. Skansen has a Lucia procession
Website: http://www.skansen.se/en/calendar
Experience the Stockholm archipelago in winter and visit the Christmas market out on the island of Utö
Website: http://www.stromma.se/en/Stockholm/Christmas-buffet/
DECEMBER
A lot happens in December!
1 December - Winter Tyres
During the period 1 Dec. to 31 March winter tyres are required in Sweden, if the road conditions demand it.
1st of Advent (4 Sundays before Christmas)
This is when the first candle is lit and the time to take out all your Christmas decorations.
Christmas Markets
Want to experience a Christmas market out in the country side, but not too far away? Make your way out to Elfviks gård on Lidingö, here you can check their website for opening hours:
The old town Christmas market:
Experience the Stockholm archipelago in winter and visit the Christmas market out on the island of Utö:
10 December - Nobel Day
The Nobel Laureates receive their Nobel medals from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. For more information check their wekbsite:
13 December - Lucia
Lucia is celebrated all over Sweden in schools, churches and offices. Skansen has a Lucia procession