Christmas in the city
Brush the wet snow off your hat, step into the neighborhood pub. Meet up with friends, family, loved ones. Put your frozen hands on a steaming cup of hot chocolate, take a big bite out of the first lussebulle of the year. Get inspired by the seasonal delights in the shops, see the beautiful shop windows and enjoy the sparkling winter lights!
Christmas signage in the city
December 1 from 12:00 to 18:00
The Christmas display, the most atmospheric day of the year is just around the corner! The day offers a Christmas and Lucia show on the Terrace Stairs, a visit from Santa Claus, Christmas markets, the Christmas train, ice skating and lots of other fun.
Christmas Saturdays
December 7, 14 and 21 from 12.00 to 16.00
Saturdays in December will be extra cozy until Christmas Eve. There will be a Christmas market, pony rides, ice skating, a concert with Helsingborg Drumcorps and of course Santa Claus will visit!
Lucia celebration
December 13 at 12.00 on Gustav Adolfs torg and at 15.00 on Konsul Olssons plats
Mega Musik Gymnasieskola has been responsible for the Lucia processions in Helsingborg for a few years now. On December 13, they offer atmospheric Lucia performances. At 12.00 they will sing at Gustav Adolfs torg, at 12.40 at Helsingborg C and at 15.00 at Konsul Olssons plats.
The Lucia performances are in collaboration with our city partner Fremlab.
Christmas flavors
Christmas is full of delicious flavors! It’s high time to book this year’s Christmas table and soon it will be time to plan the New Year’s dinner. Do you prefer a traditional Christmas dinner or something new and exciting? Do you prefer to eat out on New Year’s Eve or would you rather order food from one of the city’s restaurants? Below we have collected all the Christmas flavors!
Ice skating
Take a speedy ride on the ice rink at Sundstorget! The ice rink is inaugurated on the Christmas signage on December 1 and is then in place until the sports holiday. The ice rink is manned by Helsingborg Hockey Club Youth and during manned times you can rent skates and helmets. Click on the button below to see the opening hours.
The Christmas train
Due to a fire and the closure of Järnvägsgatan, the train has changed its route. The train now runs from Sundstorget towards Pålsjö and turns around there. Due to the change of route, departure times may vary. The train runs continuously between 12.00-16.00.
The little Christmas train chugs to and from the North Pole (Sundstorget, outside Dunkers Kulturhus) to the South Pole (Mäster Palms plats). During the weekends in December until Christmas Eve, you can ride the train and see the beautiful winter lights. Click on the button below to see the dates and times of the Christmas train.
Christmas tree sale
Thursday-Sunday during December there will be Christmas tree sales on Sundstorget.
December 5 at 15.00-18.30
December 6 at 12.00-18.30
December 7 at 12.00-17.00
December 8 at 12.00-17.00
December 12 at 12.00-18.30
December 13 at 12.00-18.30
December 14 at 12.00-17.00
December 15, 12.00-17.00
December 19, 12.00-18.30
December 20, 12.00-18.30
December 21, 12.00-17.00
December 22, 12.00-17.00
* Deviations may occur
Christmas sign window competition
Who has the most beautiful Christmas window in the city? Help us find the most beautifully decorated shop window by nominating your favorite. Nominations are open until December 8.
On December 9, we will present all the nominated shop windows. Then it’s time for you to vote for the city’s finest shop windows!
Meet Santa Claus
Santa Claus visits the city every weekend in December until Christmas Eve. All good children get a hug and are welcome to take a picture with him. On Christmas Eve, Santa strolls around the city but the rest of December you will find him on Kullagatan.
Saturday, December 7, 12.00-16.00
Sunday, December 8, 12.00-16.00
Saturday, December 14, 12.00-16.00
Sunday, December 15, 12.00-16.00
Friday, December 20, 12.00-16.00
Saturday, December 21, 12.00-16.00
Sunday, December 22, 12.00-16.00
Monday, December 23, 12.00-16.00
Winter light walk
During the darkest time of the year, Helsingborg turns into a winter wonderland. Starting in November, the city is transformed into a sparkling winter world with lots of Christmas lights. You can join a guided winter light walk or experience the winter lights on your own in a digital guide.
We invite you to four guided winter light walks:
Wednesday, December 4
Monday, December 9
Wednesday, December 11
Tuesday, December 17
Light show on the Terrace Stairs
By combining color-changing facade lighting with projected images and animations, an atmospheric experience is created against the historical background of Kärnan and Terrasstrapporna. On December 3 at 16.00 there will be a premiere screening of the light show. Together with The Vault Hotel, we will serve mulled wine and hot chocolate (while stocks last). After that, the light show will be shown until January 5 between 16.00 – 21.00 every day.
The light show “Everything has its time” has been built by Helsingborgs stad together with the light designer Kjell Åkerblom and Informationsteknik. The light show is about time and different experiences of it. In order to gain perspective on our own time, the light show moves us through different eras. This idea was part of the “Living City Center” project, which in 2009 aimed to create life and movement in the city’s spaces and, as here, find new qualities in existing urban spaces.
Christmas sign window competition
Vote for the most beautiful Christmas window in the city!
Voting is closed and the top three will be announced on our social media on Wednesday, December 18. stay tuned!
Helsingborgers have nominated the shop windows in the city they think should be included in the Christmas shop window competition, and now it’s time to vote. You can find pictures of the nominated shop windows in our social media. Voting is open until Sunday, December 15. If you vote, you have the chance to win a digital city gift card worth SEK 500. The winning shop window will be presented in our social media on December 18. The winner of the city gift card will be contacted by email on December 18.
Give the whole city as a Christmas present!
A city gift card gives the recipient the opportunity to easily take part in shopping, food, entertainment, salons, hotels, culture and experiences in Helsingborg.
Roasted almonds
The Christmas spirit is spreading in the city, and what would Christmas be without the smell of freshly roasted almonds? During December, you will be able to buy these sweet treats on Kullagatan, just outside Scorett. Perfect to enjoy while shopping for presents!
You can buy roasted almonds on the following dates and times:
December 1: 12.00-18.00
December 4, 7, 21 and 23: 10.00-16.00
December 27, 28, 29 and 30: 12.00-16.00
*Differences may occur.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year at @Söder
Christmas Eve
Celebrate Christmas Eve in community here at @Söder together with Pratcaféet at 14.00-20.00. There will be a classic Swedish Christmas table from Ikea and Christmas spirit. Of course, we hold an alcohol-free Christmas for everyone’s enjoyment.
Read more and sign up here
New Year
Celebrate the New Year in community. Food and entertainment – for you who are a chat cafe owner at 18.00-01.00. Of course, we hold an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve, for everyone’s enjoyment.
Read more and sign up here
Christmas at SöDER Gallerian
Experience the Christmas spirit at SöDER Gallerian! During December, the mall will be filled with Christmas decorations, activities and great Christmas music. There will be Christmas crafts, Christmas photography, visits from Santa and live music.
SöDER Gallerian also works with the Salvation Army to collect Christmas gifts for families in need.
Winter break at Fryshuset
During the winter break at Fryshuset there will be lots of dancing! They will have both Music Camp Winder Edition and Freeze Dance Camp.
Christmas holiday tips
Looking for fun activities for the whole family? Visit Helsingborg has collected their best Christmas holiday tips in Helsingborg! Enjoy ice skating in the middle of the city, enchanting theater performances and fun activities.
Christmas shopping in the city
The hunt is on! Shop for your Christmas gifts in the city, where our local professionals will help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
Christmas flavors
The City’s restaurants have loaded up with all the flavors of Christmas! Enjoy a hearty Christmas table, a cozy dinner or maybe a Christmas cocktail?
Have a cozy coffee break
Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and freshly baked lussebullar at one of the city’s cafés. Because what’s Christmas without gingerbread and lussebullar?
