Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Christmas Market at the Royal Stables)

Christmas Market at the Royal Stables

Around seventy artisans from across the country gather to showcase handmade Christmas gifts in diverse styles and materials. Visitors can browse a food hall stocked with holiday delicacies and discover the historic buildings of the royal stables. Guests are also welcome to enter the stables to see the King's cortège horses.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

120 kr per person. Children under 12 have free admission when accompanied by a guardian.

Hours

December 4: 11.00-19.00; December 5: 10.00-18.00; December 6: 10.00-17.00. Stable opening hours will be announced later.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Östermalm

Food & Drink

A food hall offers Christmas-season delicacies.

Parking

Parking is limited, so take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg.

Pets

Dogs are welcome, but the environment may be stressful for them.

Going?

Location

Hovstallet · Väpnargatan 1, Stockholm Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and horse enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your ticket at the door, since tickets are only sold on site, and remember that children under 12 get in free with a guardian.
  • Take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg, because parking near Hovstallet is limited.
  • Leave time to go into the stable and meet the King's horses, but remember the stable closes while the horses take their rest breaks.
  • Think twice about bringing your dog, because dogs are welcome but the busy market can be a stressful place for them.
  • Stop at the food stall for Christmas delicacies while you browse the work of around seventy craftspeople for personal gifts.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a guardian.

Links & Contact

Run by De Kungliga Slotten

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?

No. Tickets are sold at the door. Children under 12 get in free when they come with a guardian.

Can we see the royal horses?

Yes. You can go into the stable and meet the King's horses. They are trained to pull the carriages in processions, such as during state visits. The stable stays open except when the horses are resting, and its opening hours will be announced later.

What can I shop for?

Around seventy craftspeople from all over Sweden sell their work. You'll find personal Christmas gifts in all kinds of styles and materials. There's also a food stall stocked with Christmas delicacies.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome, but the market can be a stressful place for them.

Is there parking, or should I take public transport?

Parking is limited, so public transport is the better choice. Take the T-bana to Östermalms torg or Kungsträdgården, or take a bus to Nybroplan or Norrmalmstorg.

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