December 17, 5:00 PM – Celsiustorget, Uppsala
Shop and Share Christmas Joy at Celsiustorget!
Don’t miss this cherished tradition! When Santa visits Uppsala City, the line often grows long. Here, you can do a good deed and also get a great Christmas gift! Purchase a package from the gift pile at Celsiustorget. Each package costs 100 SEK but contains items worth between 150 and 1,000 SEK, sourced from city center shops. All proceeds go directly to the Children’s Therapy Unit at the Academic Hospital. Free mulled wine and gingerbread are served by Uppsala City.
December 21–22, 2:00 PM – Gamla Uppsala Museum
Be a Viking This Christmas and do Crafts and Tree Decorating!
Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM, Viking School offers fun activities for families. On December 21 and 22, the theme is decorating the museum’s Christmas tree. Contribute to the festive atmosphere by helping to dress the tree! Afterward, the workshop opens for Christmas crafts. The activity is included in regular admission and is free for accompanying children.
December 22, 4:00–5:00 PM and 6:00–7:00 PM – Uppsala Cathedral
Go to a beautiful Christmas concert in Domkyrkan
The Uppsala Cathedral Choir invites you to a beautiful Christmas concert filled with Advent music, classic carols, and Swedish Christmas songs. Under the direction of conductor Johan Hammarström and with Robert Bennesh on the organ, enjoy a musical journey through Christmas traditions in the atmospheric setting of Uppsala Cathedral.
December 22, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM – Uppsala Concert & Congress
Christmas Adventures with Pettson and Findus!
A cozy Christmas show filled with music for the whole family! Christmas is approaching, and Pettson and Findus are busy with preparations. But an accident in the forest leaves Pettson injured. How will they manage Christmas now? This delightful performance is full of holiday music, and the audience gets to help Pettson, Findus, and the mischievous creatures create a wonderful Christmas. Recommended for ages 3 and up.