Christmas in the City

Christmas in the City

There's a lot going on in the city centre at Christmas time. In addition to the Christmas market on Gustav Adolfs Torg and all the beautiful Christmas lights that brighten up life, the atmosphere is spread throughout the city. The shops are decorated, the smell of mulled wine and burnt almonds fills the streets and everywhere there is something to experience for both young and old. On this page we collect all the Christmas events in the city centre. Everything from activities and cosy occasions to socialise to opening hours and practical information. Keep your eyes open, the page is constantly updated with everything that happens during Christmas.

Christmas market Gustav Adolfs Torg

Christmas market Gustav Adolfs Torg

Welcome to this year's Christmas market on Gustav Adolf's Square, which is on site every Thursday to Sunday from 27 November to 21 December.

At the Christmas Market, you can shop for handmade Christmas gifts from a variety of local and regional exhibitors. The range of exhibitors may vary from weekend to weekend. Some will be there for the whole Christmas market and others may only be there for a weekend or two. This is so that we can offer a wide range of products and that there is something for all visitors!

The market is open 11-18 all four Advent holidays:

  • Thu 27/11 - Sun 30/11
  • Thurs 3/12 - Sun 7/12
  • Thurs 11/12 - Sun 14/12
  • Thu 18/12 - Sun 21/12

Christmas market programme

First weekend

27/11-30/11

Who exhibits at the Christmas Market?

Arles Ostkaka produces genuine Småland cheesecake according to an old recipe from 1873, made from natural ingredients without additives. The cheesecake is baked by hand in the bakery in Färlöv with milk from Kärrdala farm. The range includes award-winning cheesecake and jam with 90 per cent berries and freshly squeezed lemon.

Birdie Tam offers cute original designs for animal lovers. The range includes socks, stationery, tea towels and selected handmade ceramics. The products are playful, personalised and bring joy to everyday life.

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At Flowers by Ou you'll find unique, handmade Christmas decorations: gnomes, snowmen, angels, Lucia figures and other small creations. Each product is handmade with attention to detail, perfect as a Christmas decoration or gift.

From their workshop in Davidshall, they bring laser-cut steel Christmas treasures! Each ornament is a mathematically drawn tribute to Christmas tradition and Malmö's architecture, where geometric precision meets the sparkling magic of Christmas. 

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Lilla Ek is a small-scale farm business in the Scanian countryside that creates edible products with a focus on quality, flavour and care. Raw materials are mainly sourced from their own garden and everything is made by hand, just like in the old days. The products spread calm, warmth and genuine flavours with clear origins.

Magpie Islet sells self-designed and hand-knitted woollen mittens and hats. The products are unique, warm and perfect as personalised Christmas gifts.

Marie's Bee Crafts will be there with seasonal honey from Malmö, award-winning mustard and other goodies. Products such as beeswax cloths, beeswax and the Big Book of Bees provide inspiration for Christmas presents. Boden's range also includes award-winning apple must from Österlen, where bees have pollinated the apple orchard.

The Osterian is a family business with a long history, selling processed cheeses aged in their cheese cellar with a long history. An exclusive offer only for Christmas markets. 

Sigvard Månsgård is a family-run farm in north-west Skåne that combines Swedish and Moroccan food culture. The farm offers artisan products from its own breeding, including lamb, beef, charcuterie, cakes and lambskin. The products are produced with care and respect for animals, raw materials and tradition.

Tessa & Mimmi Clogs offers hand-painted clogs and mittens with Nordic soul, made in Sweden. The range includes colourful clogs and mittens in sheepskin, Shetland wool and Lovika, all carefully selected for warmth, quality and craftsmanship. The products are personalised, durable and perfect as memorable Christmas gifts.

Warmstuff offers beautiful and warm products made from pure natural materials. The range includes mittens, wrist warmers, ragg socks, hats, headbands, scarves and more. The products combine beauty, function and a warm feeling.

Belo's Swedish Hotdog will be offering grilled hot dogs with mustard, mix tubes and several toppings at the Christmas Market at Gustav Adolfs torg 2025. The sausages can also be bought in vacuum packaging together with accessories for those who want to grill at home. Visitors will get a warm and flavourful experience beyond the ordinary.

Björkalle'n offers soft and warming wool products from its own sheep farm. The products are suitable as cosy Christmas gifts and create warmth for both body and soul.

HG Brothers have been making handmade chocolates since 2019, focusing on real flavours and small moments of joy in everyday life. All chocolates are gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free, and the range includes vegan options with several new flavours. The product spreads joy and pleasure for everyone.

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KLssmycken creates unique jewellery and accessories from used silver and nickel silver cutlery. Each piece is handmade and given new life as personal and creative jewellery.

Limhamns Ost is a small cheese shop in the heart of Limhamn that offers cheese and accessories. A selection of Christmas-inspired cheeses is brought to the Christmas market. The range spreads flavour and joy for cheese lovers.

m.a.m.i estudio is a Malmö-based ceramicist who creates joyful utility objects, inspired by the play of colours in the sky and the changeability of nature.

"Mats Milhamre, Lund artist and illustrator who paints Malmö and other places in his own style, often naively and colourfully with humorous elements. At the Christmas market, Mats sells his joyful motifs as paintings, trays, puzzles, coasters, posters and postcards."

Pusselstallet offers Sweden's largest range of puzzles and accessories in many motifs, shapes and colours for both young and old. The range also includes Diamond Painting with accessories. There is something for all puzzle and craft lovers.

Behind hžn keramik and Skuggverk is Sofie Halužan with small-scale ceramics in stoneware. Each piece is unique and the techniques vary, which gives her the opportunity to explore both the structure of the clay and its softness. Artistic inspiration is drawn from nature, mysticism and the occult, and the design is warm, raw and organic.

Tino Ceramica creates functional ceramic products that bring warmth and beauty to everyday life. The products are made in stoneware with a focus on the texture and colour of the clay, giving each object a unique character. Everything is made by hand in small series.

Åhus Sylt och Bär offers artisan jam and raw juice with extra berries. Everything is made in Åhus since 1985. Here you will find classics such as cloudberry jam, sea buckthorn and blueberry juice, along with forest honey, Christmas products from Sövde Musteri and Olof Viktor's well-known Christmas mustard.

Discover Möllevängen's creativity in the city centre! In BID Möllevängen's stall you will meet local companies and creators who offer unique products, sustainable crafts and creative joy.

Welcome to the world of BRATTSE design! Johanna creates washable crochet art for you made of cotton and love ~ clothes, accessories and home decor 

Du Sköna is a Malmö-based design brand originating in Värmland. Anna makes earrings with hand-painted birds, colourful recycled jewellery and accessories, as well as postcards, Christmas cards and fridge magnets with animal and plant motifs.

Hallbergs Bivax turns beeswax into handmade candles and beeswax cloths on a small scale in Skåne. Each product is carefully made with carefully selected materials and has a long shelf life. Here, craftsmanship, care for the environment and a warm feeling of everyday usefulness meet.

Furnishings, clothes and gadgets - in Scanian! They work to preserve the Scanian cultural heritage with both unique Scanian words and expressions. Appreciated gifts that spread joy while being useful and in sustainable quality.

Les Cocos en Suede is a small French-Swedish company, offering handmade items, all entirely made in Malmö. They create objects for everyday life with a focus on quality and sustainability. The fabrics are carefully selected. They work mainly with natural fabrics; cotton, linen and wool, EcoTex or even organic.

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Marie Arelund Design creates knitted mittens, hats and waistcoats and sews garments in 70s fabrics. The products combine craftsmanship and retro inspiration to create unique and personalised garments.

In their shop at the Christmas market, MFF has a great range of official Malmö FF products: match shirts, souvenirs and accessories for both adults and children. They also offer exclusive collections and special products for real MFF fans.

Sabina Morin works with clay and art, where sculpting and turning are central elements. Her works alternate between sculptures and utility materials, always shaped with feeling and heart. Colours and forms are often taken from the natural landscape and combined with different materials.

Symormor/Farmor creates colourful toys, balls, cuddly toys, small bags and other hand-sewn products. In the run-up to Christmas, they make Santas, Advent candlesticks and Christmas-inspired decorations such as jelly beans and gingerbread. The products are playful and spread warmth and joy.

Viltmat is a family business that offers game products adapted to nature and the seasons. The range includes delicacies such as Viltpåsen, game salamis and dried reindeer meat. The products bring the flavour and enjoyment of nature directly to the table.

Österlenbollen offers unique and tasty chocolate balls as well as Christmas ashes and Santa's favourites full of Christmas flavours. The range also includes candy canes, fudge and caramel in different flavours such as saffron, mulled wine and gingerbread. The products spread Christmas cheer and enjoyment for everyone.

What can you eat at the Christmas Market?

For those who are a little more hungry

Guacho Pampa Gaucho Pampa serves authentic Argentinian barbecue over an open fire. The Christmas market offers Sandwich Toro and deep-fried empanadas. The products provide a warm and flavoursome experience in the winter cold.

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For those who are craving something sweet or warming

Jafaaris Donuts & Churros - Jafari's Donuts & Churros offers fresh donuts with flavourful toppings, freshly fried churros and Christmas candied apples. The products are always prepared with care and spread joy for both young and old.

Swiss almond The exhibitor offers Swiss almonds candied on site, candied cashew nuts, toffee, roasted salted almonds and cashew nuts, and chocolate coated almonds. The products are flavourful and perfect as Christmas treats or gifts.

Fogarolli Fogarolli offers a taste of Italy with Italian coffee, creamy hot chocolate and a delicious selection of coffee. The range includes juicy saffron rolls and classic lussekatter. The products create a warm and cosy moment in the winter rush.

Christmas parking campaign

Christmas parking campaign

As an early Christmas present for those of you living and visiting Malmö during the festive season, four of the largest car parks are offering parking for SEK 10 per hour 24 hours a day for a week.

Petri car park
Week 48 (24/11-30/11) 

Triangle car park
Week 49 (1/12-7/12)  

Anna Mobility Centre
Week 50 (8/12-14/12)  

City Garage
Week 51 (15/12-21/12) 

Week 48 (24 November to 30 November) - Petri car park 

Week 49 (1/12-7/12) - Triangle car park

Week 50 (8 December to 14 December) - Anna Mobility Centre

Week 51 (15 December to 21 December) - City Garage

Christmas gift hunt with Mickey & Helium

Christmas gift hunt through the City

Mickey & Helium are back in town! This time with a Christmas adventure. The digital treasure hunt will take you around Gustav Adolfs Torg and the Christmas market.

The digital treasure hunt will be available at Gustav Adolfs Torg and can be played between 27/11-21/12. 

Here's what you need to do to take part in the digital Christmas gift hunt:

Treasure hunting is digital and completely free of charge. All you need is a smartphone and internet access.

Once you have arrived at the Christmas Market, find the start sign for the treasure hunt. To start the hunt scan the code on the start sign, download the app and scan the same code again to start the treasure hunt. 

The treasure hunt is on! The whole family is now making their way around the square in search of the markers on the ground. When you find a marker, scan it with your phone to get a clue about where the next marker is. 

Christmas shopping in the City

Christmas shopping in the City

In City you can buy all the Christmas presents for mum, dad, sister and brother. And for everyone else too, of course. The shops in City offer a wide range of clothes, furnishings, jewellery, bags, make-up, skincare, electronics and much much more. Still can't decide what to get all your loved ones? Give the whole City away this Christmas with a Malmö City Gift Card

Opening hours during Christmas

Opening hours during Christmas

Around Christmas & New Year, the opening hours of the shops in the City and Shopping Centres may vary from the regular hours. Below you will find the general opening hours for the City and Shopping Centres.

The shops in the City

  • Little Christmas Eve 10-19
  • Christmas Eve 10-14
  • Christmas Day Closed
  • 26-30/12 Ordinary Opening Hours 
  • New Year's Eve 10-15
  • New Year's Day Closed

Triangeln

  • Little Christmas Eve 10-20
  • Christmas Eve 10-14
  • Christmas Day Closed
  • Boxing Day 10-18
  • 27-30/12 Ordinary Opening Hours 
  • New Year's Eve 10-16
  • New Year's Day Closed

Hansa

  • Little Christmas Eve 10-20
  • Christmas Eve 10-14
  • Christmas Day Closed
  • Boxing Dayl 10-18 
  • 27-30/12 Ordinary Opening Hours 
  • New Year's Eve 10-14
  • New Year's Day Closed

Caroli

  • Little Christmas Eve 10-19
  • Christmas Eve 10-14
  • Christmas Day Closed
  • Boxing Day 10-17
  • 27-30/12 Ordinary Opening Hours 
  • New Year's Eve 10-14
  • New Year's Day Closed

*With the exception of grocery stores

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