Zweedse Kerstmarkt 2023 Groningen - Christmas market

Once again this year, the Swedish Christmas market returns in the former sugar factory in Groningen. Enjoy one of the best Christmas markets in the Netherlands on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December. This Christmas market not only offers a selection of 100 unique shops, but also live music and fascinating workshops.Weare We are also proud that we have (again) secured a place in the NS top 10 of the best Christmas markets in the Netherlands!

Industrial decor of the sugar factory

The The Sugar Factory's industrial decor provides the perfect stage for the Swedish Christmas Market. Here you will find special Swedish products, beautiful Scandinavian creations and handmade treasures. No everyday products, but items with a story. Whether they are handmade or made from natural materials, they are always sold with passion. Add delicious food, a cozy Christmas atmosphere and live music, and you understand why the Swedish Christmas Market has become a popular event among Christmas market lovers in recent years.

New Organization

Although While the front of the Swedish Christmas Market remains true to the best Christmas of the year, the back has undergone a change. The organization of the Swedish Christmas Market has new hands. Paulien from Sier Events has made way for Annique from Eventful Event Management & Production! While Paulien looks for new challenges and projects, Annique is ready to give the Christmas market a well-deserved comeback.

100 different pop-up stands

In addition to the impressive line-up of With 100 pop-up shops, the Suikerfabriek is packed with other fun activities. You can wrap your just-purchased Christmas gifts directly in our wrapping workshop. Our choirs and singer-songwriters fill the factory with enchanting music. Take a photo in the winter photo booth of Photobooth Groningen. Participate in a workshop on dots on porcelain. And add a personal Christmas wish to our wish tree on the way to the exit. The youngest visitors have also been taken into account: they can participate in a treasure hunt, decorate cute mini moose or decorate cupcakes.

Entrance and parking

The Swedish Christmas market is free to enter. To guide visitors in the right direction, you can follow the P signs that lead you to the parking lot. Keep on Ring WestGroningen, take exit 17 and follow the signs 'PSwedish Christmas Market' . Upon entry, follow the parking route on the site. Our team of traffic controllers will then show you the way. The address is Suikerlaan 10 in Groningen.