Christmas signage in the city
November 29, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The coziest day of the year is just around the corner. On Sunday, November 29, the city will be filled with Christmas spirit, the scent of roasted almonds, and festive Christmas music. The store windows are beautifully decorated, and the winter lights are twinkling.
Christmas and Lucia show on the Terrace Stairs
16:30-17:30 at Stortorget
The traditional Christmas and St. Lucia show on the Terrace Steps is an annual highlight of the Christmas market. This year, Maja Gullstrand, together with her daughter Majken and pianist Anders Juhlin from Multiton, will treat us to an atmospheric evening filled with music and Christmas cheer. We’ll also get to enjoy wonderful choral singing from One Nation, led by Jonas Engström. In addition, Mega Musik High School will present a beautiful St. Lucia performance.
The Christmas and St. Lucia Show is organized in collaboration between HBG City and Fremlab.
Sundstorget
Food Trucks
Several food trucks are waiting in the square with something delicious to eat. Take the opportunity to refuel after some time on the ice or after a leisurely stroll.
Time: 12.00-20.00.
Ice rink
The ice rink opens for the season! At 12.00 the ice rink will be inaugurated with a figure skating show by IFK Helsingborg Konståkning. After that, the ice rink is open to the public.
Time: 12.00-20.00.
Santa’s Cave
For a small fee, you can meet Santa Claus in the Santa’s Cave. All well-behaved children who give Santa their wish list will receive a bag of candy.
Time: 12.00-18.00.
The Christmas Train
Ride from the North Pole to the South Pole on the Christmas Train. There is a stop at Sundstorget and one at Gustav Adolfs torg. (Every half hour and on the hour).
Time: 12:00 p .m.–6:00 p.m.
HelsingborgDrumcorps
The Helsingborg Drumcorps will march from Gustav Adolfs torg and conclude with a concert at Sundstorget.
Time: approximately 3:30–3:45 p.m.
Wilson Dance Factory
Enjoy a wonderful dance performance full of energy that brings extra joy to the Christmas festivities.
Time: 3:45–3:50 p.m.
The Swish for a Wish Christmas Tree
Throughout December, you can light up the Christmas tree at Sundstorget by sending a donation via Swish. The moment your Swish payment goes through, the Swish Christmas tree will reveal a sparkling surprise.
Kullagatan
Christmas Market on Northern Kullagatan
At the market, you’ll find crafts and Christmas treats, among other things.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Meet Santa Claus
Santa Claus visits the city, all good children get a hug and are welcome to take a picture with him. You will find him in connection with Kullagatan.
Time: 12.00-18.00.
Roasted almonds
What’s a Christmas market without roasted almonds? You’ll find it on southern Kulla Street, outside Naturkompaniet.
Time: 12.00-18.00.
ConcertBand
Enjoy atmospheric Christmas music and familiar tunes at Konsul Olssons plats, which will enhance the Christmas spirit in the city center.
Time: 12:00–12:45 p.m. and 1:15–2:00 p.m.
Stortorget
There will be a raffle, a fishing pond, and a hot dog barbecue featuring the Bilkåren and HIF Friends, among others.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Gamla stan
Market on Bruksgatan
Vendors will set up shop along parts of Bruksgatan, selling treats, crafts, and other products.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Market at Maria torg
Exhibitors from various associations, organizations, and political parties. Stroll among the booths and learn about their commitment and work.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Live nativity scene outside S:ta Maria kyrka
On the first day of Advent, you can watch the Christmas carol live outside S:ta Maria kyrka. The play is performed every hour and a half (the last performance starts at 17.00).
Time: 15.00-17.30.
ProCivitas’ Annual Christmas Market
Shop for Christmas gifts from young entrepreneurs and enjoy a cozy Christmas treat. Fun activities await the kids, including a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt, face painting, magic experiments, Christmas crafts, and a visit from Santa.
Time: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Södra Storgatan 11–13.
Gustav Adolfs torg
Christmas Market
Local vendors, crafts, food trucks, and a festive Christmas atmosphere in the town square.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Carousels for the Kids
Bring the whole family and let the kids enjoy the rides on the Kopparna and Toyride carousels. A fun experience for the little ones right in the middle of all the Christmas cheer.
Time: 12.00-18.00.
The Christmas Train
Ride from the South Pole to the North Pole on the Christmas Train. There is a stop at Gustav Adolfs torg and one at Sundstorget. (Every quarter past and quarter to the hour).
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Helsingborg Drumcorps
Helsingborg Drumcorps starts at Gustav Adolfs torg and then marches through the city and ends with a concert at Sundstorget.
Time: 15.00.
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Let your creativity flow and decorate gingerbread cookies with icing.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Carols
The Christmas tree will be lit to the tune of festive Christmas carols performed by the Quartet. Come and enjoy a wonderful moment filled with Christmas spirit.
Time: 3:30–4:00 p.m.
An Atmospheric Lighting Ceremony at the Church
We are inaugurating the church’s new lighting system, which the City Planning Department has developed to make the area brighter and safer.
Time: 3:30–4:00 p.m.
Gustav Adolf Church
Be sure to stop by the church during the Christmas market. The church is open, and here you can take a break from the Christmas hustle and bustle and admire the beautiful nativity scene.
Time: 12.00-18.00
Atmospheric Music
Street musicians create a wonderful atmosphere during the Christmas market—come enjoy some live music.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Take the Christmas train from the North Pole to the South Pole
12:00 to 18:00
Hop on the Christmas train and ride between the North Pole at Sundstorget and the South Pole at Gustav Adolfs torg! The ride is completely free, and the train departs every hour and half-hour from Sundstorget and every quarter past and quarter to from Gustav Adolfs torg.
The Christmas train only makes one-way trips, so all passengers must get off at the last stop. If you want to go back, just get in line again.
There may be a lot of people who want to ride during the Christmas market, but the Christmas train also runs every weekend in December until Christmas Eve! Click the button below to see all the dates and times.
More activities
Christmas Sauna at Mäster Palms plats
Take a warming break from your Christmas shopping and try a wood-fired sauna with the option of a refreshing dip in a temporary cold plunge pool at Mäster Palms plats! Fritid Helsingborg also offers a festive Christmas atmosphere with hot chocolate, mulled wine, and musical entertainment. Price: 50 SEK per person. Limited availability; advance booking required. Sauna sessions begin at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. and last 45 minutes.
Time: 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
SöDER Gallerian
Christmas photo sessions,family and children’s photo sessions. You can find booking information, prices, and all other details on the Studiexpress website.
Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Traveling Christmas Choir
The choirs La Campanella and Pearl of Sound will be strolling through downtown, spreading Christmas cheer with their festive music.
Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Christmas Market at Rhödinska Gården
Welcome to a cozy Christmas market at Rhödinska Gården! A wonderful Christmas atmosphere awaits you in the courtyard, featuring delicious food, festive flavors, and local vendors. Magasinet Bjärhus will be open and offering samples of Christmas food, HBG Burger Lab will be serving juicy burgers, and Varalövs Gårdsbutik will be selling its own pickled goods.
Husets Must offers apple juice and Christmas-spiced juice, Carola sells beautiful Christmas wreaths, and the Hyllinge Scout Troop is on site with a Christmas sale. Ramverkstaden is also open during the day.
Address: Nedre Långvinkelsgatan 22-24.
Time: 12.00-18.00.
Christmas Art at Karantänen
Fifty artists from the Helsingborg Art Association are exhibiting at Karantänen near Gröningen in Helsingborg. The exhibition features all forms of art and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy art and perhaps pick up a piece as a Christmas gift for someone. Glögg and gingerbread cookies will also be served. Read more here.
Time: 13.00-16.00.
Christmas Market with the Helsingborg Scout Troop
The Helsingborg Scout Troop is hosting its annual Christmas market at Maria Parish Hall. They’ll be offering homemade baked goods and coffee, raffles, and a book sale. You can find more information here.
Location: Maria Parish Hall, Södra Storgatan 20.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Christmas Bookstore at Hegas Publishing
Discover Hega’s selection of easy-to-read children’s and young adult books at their pop-up Christmas bookstore. Here you’ll find book talks, Christmas gift ideas, and a fun contest. Take the opportunity to find great Christmas gifts among the books and games—which will also be wrapped on-site.
Location: Drottninggatan 26.
More Christmas in the city!
The Christmas display is the start of Christmas in the city, but there is a lot of fun happening in the city center throughout December. At Christmas in the City, we’ve gathered all the festive events taking place in the city center during December. How about Lucia celebrations, Christmas Saturdays and delicious Christmas dinners?
