Christmas market at the Royal Stables
This year's Christmas market is held at the Royal Stables on the second weekend of Advent. Exhibitors from across Sweden will be selling the finest quality crafts. The stables, harness room and coach sheds will also be open all weekend.
This Christmas market will feature work from around seventy of Sweden's top craftsmen and craftswomen, with a wide range of unique Christmas gifts. Delicious festive treats will also be on sale.
Discover the Royal Stables
Discover the buildings at the Royal Stables. See the stables, harnesses, garages and carriage halls.
You can explore the buildings by yourself, or join the guided tour Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 in English.
Meeting point at the vault at the a main building,
Meet the King's horses
The Royal Stables have around twenty horses, trained to lead cortèges and carriages on occasions such as state visits and formal audiences. The stable will be open during the Christmas market certain hours, since the horses need to rest between the visits. Visit the horses Friday at 13:00–16:00, 17:00–19:00, Saturday at 10:00–12.00, 13:30–16:00, 17:00–18:00 and Sunday at 10:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00.
The Christmas market will be arranged in partnership with Svenska Slottsmässor (Swedish Palace Fairs).
ADMISSION
SEK 100
Free entry for children under the age of 12 accompanied by a guardian.
The horses. Photo: Charlotte Gawell/Royalpalaces.se
Welcome to a special market at a special place, offering quality crafts and delicacies. Photo: Kate Gabor
Discover the blacksmith's workshop, the stables, the coach sheds, the manège and the garage. Staff from the Royal Stables will be available to show visitors round and answer questions. Photo: Muzappar Dixlat
The Royal Stables house the horses, carriages and classic cars that are used on ceremonial occasions. The King's private cars are also kept here. Photo: Muzappar Dixlat
Meet the horses. The stable is open for visits, between the horses power naps. Photo: Muzappar Dixlat