A different way to Xperience Stockholm

What to see, do, and discover in Stockholm, shared by the Local Xperts who call the city home

A wooden Christmas market hut hung with garlands and lights, with a vendor inside serving customers
Christmas in Sweden

The Best Christmas Markets in Stockholm & Uppsala 2025

(c) XperienceSthlm Dreaming of a magical winter getaway? Experience the enchanting world of Swedish Christmas markets as Stockholm and Uppsala transform into festive wonderlands this December! Discover the top Christmas markets, taste traditional treats, and immerse yourself in Swedish holiday customs. If you’re searching for “best Christmas markets Stockholm 2025” or “Uppsala Christmas markets,” this is your essential guide. Top

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Performers lighting a large metal phoenix sculpture set over a fire basin at a Valborg street party, with a crowd watching
Life in Sweden

Lighting up Walpurgis Night – Valborg

As the days grow longer and the grip of winter begins to loosen its hold, Sweden bursts into celebration with Valborg. This annual festival, also known as Walpurgis Night, marks the transition from darkness to light, from cold to warmth, and is eagerly awaited across the country. Valborg is celebrated on the 30th of April each year, a date that

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