Let the Christmas market season begin! Umeå and its surroundings are full of festive markets, offering plenty of Christmas cheer and unique finds. We've rounded up this year's Christmas markets – perfect for getting into the holiday spirit and finding thoughtful gifts for your loved ones.
📅 Date: 21-22 November
The Christmas market season in Umeå and its surroundings kicks off at the interior design shop Ett hus blir ett hem in Holmsund. This cosy market brings together a carefully curated selection of local vendors offering handmade crafts, festive treats and unique Christmas gifts.
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📅 Date: 5 December
Soak up the festive atmosphere along Pilgatan, Umeå’s cultural quarter, where local businesses and creatives come together for a unique Christmas market. Then head over to Bildmuseet, where students from the schools of art, design and architecture showcase and sell their creations. Two Christmas markets, just a short stroll apart!
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📅 Date: 5-6 December
Take a trip to Olofsfors Bruk, one of Sweden’s best-preserved industrial heritage sites. The historic ironworks provide a charming backdrop for an atmospheric Christmas market that takes you back to the mid-19th century.
Holmsund Christmas Market - A creative and inspiring Christmas market featuring a wide variety of local vendors offering unique gifts and products.
Date: November 21–22. Julmarknad Holmsund
Grännäs Christmas Market - A festive market featuring handmade crafts and home-baked treats. Children can also enjoy Icelandic horse rides.
Date: November 21, 12 PM–3 PM. Grannäs julmarknad
Borghällagård, Norrmjöle - A charming Christmas market with plenty of local vendors offering hand-knitted goods, woven rugs and textile art. Enjoy pony rides, food and festive treats.
Date: November 22, 11 AM–4 PM.
Slöjdarnas Christmas Market
A popular market where you can shop for handmade crafts and locally produced goods. Stop for a coffee and pick up some freshly baked traditional Swedish flatbread.
Date: November 22, 11 AM–3 PM. Slöjdarnas Hus
Smultronstället – A cosy Christmas market with vendors both outdoors and inside the greenhouse. Discover handmade Christmas wreaths and festive decorations, and enjoy saffron waffles and seasonal treats at the café. Children can write wish lists to Santa and make Christmas cards.
Date: November 28–29, 11 AM–3 PM. Smultronstället Christmas Market
Umåker – A Christmas market at Umeå's horse racing track, where you can shop for Christmas gifts and delicious treats for your festive table.
Date: November 28–29, 11 AM–3 PM. Umåker Christmas Market
Sveagatan – A Christmas market in the heart of Umeå, featuring handmade crafts, mulled wine, home-baked goods, hot chocolate and flowers.
Date: November 28, 11 AM–3 PM. Sveagatan Christmas Market
Christmas at HUGÅ – A cosy and festive market focusing on handmade crafts and delicious local treats.
Date: November 29, 11 AM–3 PM. HUGÅ
Christmas at Strömbäck – Celebrate the first Sunday of Advent at this charming Christmas market surrounded by forests and traditional red cottages. Enjoy pony rides, festive food, Christmas crafts and music. And who knows, Santa might even stop by!
Date: November 29, 11 AM–3 PM. Strömbäck
Tavelsjö Wärdshus – A traditional Christmas market offering everything from home-baked treats and hand-knitted goods to products from young entrepreneurs. Children can enjoy Christmas crafts, and there are horse-drawn sleigh rides to add to the festive atmosphere.
Date: November 29, 1 PM–3 PM. Tavelsjö Christmas Market
Pilgatan Christmas Market – Experience a wonderfully unique Christmas atmosphere along Umeå's cultural quarter, Pilgatan, where local businesses and creatives come together for the annual Christmas market.
Date: December 5, 11 AM–3 PM. Pilgatan Christmas Market
Bildmuseet – Students from Umeå's schools of art, design and architecture showcase and sell their creations at this creative Christmas market, held in the museum shop and near the café.
Date: December 5, 11 AM–5 PM. Bildmuseet Christmas Market
Olofsfors Bruk Christmas Market – The historic ironworks come alive with festive scents, Christmas cheer and a warm sense of togetherness. A beloved Christmas tradition for the whole family.
Date: December 5–6, 11 AM–4 PM. Olofsfors Bruk
Forslunda Christmas Market - Experience a festive Christmas market surrounded by farm animals in a winter wonderland. Browse handmade crafts and delicacies from local producers, explore the charming farm shop and meet the animals at Forslunda Agricultural College.
Date: December 12, 10 AM–3 PM. Forslunda Julmarknad
Hamptjärnsstugan - Discover handmade gifts, enjoy Christmas crafts and write your very own wish list. Santa will also stop by to collect wish lists and spread some Christmas cheer!
Date: December 12. Julmarknad i Hamptjärnsstugan
Vindelns Hembygdsgård - Soak up the festive atmosphere at this charming historic setting, where you can shop for handmade crafts and locally produced delicacies.
Date: December 13, 12 PM–3 PM. Julmarknad i Vindeln
Sjungaregården - A traditional Christmas market with festive experiences for all ages. Explore stalls offering arts and crafts, artisanal food, sweets and unique Christmas gifts.
Date: December 19, 11 AM–3 PM. Sjungaregården
