Christmas in Skåne

Visiting a Christmas market is an excellent way to get into the Christmas spirit. Traditional Christmas markets are held in all towns and cities, as well as out in the countryside at beautiful castles, stately homes and cosy inns, with genuine handicrafts, candles and children's excitement. You can buy Christmas gifts that are entirely unique.

Inviting restaurants, inns and castles across Skåne play host to Christmas buffets laid with all the delicacies associated with the season. Sample the many delights on offer, with everything from herring and spareribs, to the traditional almond mussels with fruit preserve and cream. If you want to really throw yourself into the Christmas atmosphere you can choose a Christmas package including both a Christmas dinner and overnight stay.

Lucia is celebrated on 13 December. According to popular belief, it was a dangerous night, when supernatural forces were on the rampage. All the preparations for Christmas Eve were supposed to be ready by then, and people celebrated with something special to eat and drink. Today, Lucia is a big celebration in Sweden and Skåne, with Christmas songs and the Lucia procession, and tasty saffron buns, enjoyed with a glass of piping hot mulled wine.

Christmas Eve, 24 December, is the major festival when relatives meet up to celebrate Christmas together at home, with dancing around the tree, a bountiful buffet, Christmas games, presents and a visit from Father Christmas. The next day, Christmas Day, is more peacefully celebrated. In many places, Christmas Day is marked with an early service in church, with the congregation in their seats by 7 a.m.

Take the opportunity to experience a genuine Christmas in Skåne, where we really know what a proper Christmas should be like.