Christmas Markets and -Events 2024
As Christmas approaches, the vibrant city of Raseborg comes alive with festive markets for all ages and interests. From handcrafted treasures to delightful sweets, Raseborg offers something special for everyone.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start filling your calendar with cozy and joyful activities. In Raseborg, we welcome you to enchanting markets and events, where local crafts, Christmas music, and warming delicacies create the perfect holiday atmosphere.
Raseborg is large enough to offer an impressive range of events. Some of the most popular include the opening of the Christmas Street in Ekenäs and the Fiskars Christmas Market. The traditional advent calendar in the old town of Ekenäs is also a favorite. You can find advent and Christmas-related events in Raseborg’s event calendar, which is regularly updated. Be sure to check it often to catch all the latest happenings.
Here we have gathered a variety of Christmas events in the region that create magical Christmas joy for the whole family:
Christmas Markets and Christmas Opening Ceremonies
- 23.11 Christmas Street opening in Ekenäs at 10 am.
- 23-24.11 Fiskars Christmas Market in Kopparsmedjan at 10-16.
- 29.11 Christmas opening in Tenala.
- 30.11 Pojo Christmas Market at 10-13.
- 30.11 Karis Cosy Christmas Market on Köpmansgatan at 10-14.
- 6.12 Christmas bazaar in Tenala, Bygdegården, at 14-16.
- 7.12 Billnäs Christmas Market in Billnäs Village at 11-16.
- 7-8.12 Ekenäs Old-fashioned Christmas Market at Rådhustorget and Kungsgatan at 10-17 (Sat) and 10-15 (Sun).
- 14.12 Prästkulla Christmas Market at 10-13 in Malmåsa, Nitlaxvägen 12.
- 14-15.12 Karis Christmas Market at Brankis in the centre of Karis at 11-16.
- 15.12 Bromarv Christmas market at 12-15.
Christmas Events
- 21st Nov Mamma Mu och Kråkan firar jul at Tryckeriteatern.
- 23rd Nov Christmas disco at Fiskars Knife Factory.
- 23rd-24th Nov Holiday Atmosphere at Gamla Bränneriet in Prästkulla, Ingvallsbyvägen 60.
- 23rd Nov-6th Jan Christmas in Fiskars Village.
- 23rd Nov-13th Jan Christmas fun in the Charcoalburners Forest in Snappertuna. Christmas trail for children and adults. Bookings.
- 24th Nov Årets stora julkonsert at Tryckeriteatern.
- 29th Nov Pikkujoulut with a Blues Twist, live music and a festive buffet, Restaurant Åminnegård.
- 30th Nov Christmas card workshop for children and youngsters at Köpmansgatan 3, Karis.
- 30th Nov-22nd Dec Julstuga at Café Gamla Stan, every day from 11-19. Bastugatan 5.
- 30th Nov – 29th Dec Jul i Borgargården at Raseborgs museum.
- 30th Nov-13th Jan Christmas opening at Hammarbacken in Fiskars Museum.
- 1st Dec-6th Jan Christmas calendar in Ekenäs Old Town. Find 24 decorated Christmas windows around the Old Town.
- 5th Dec O helga natt Christmas concert with Erik-André Hvidsten in Ekenäs church.
- 5th & 7th Dec Julfest med Krista och Mark at Tryckeriteatern.
- 6th Dec Independence dinner at Svartå Manor.
- 7th Dec Lion’s Club Ekenäs Christmas flea market.
- 12th Dec Mamma Mu och kråkan firar jul at Kulturhuset Karelia.
- 14th Dec Wreath-making workshop and glögg at Fiskars Knife Factory.
- 15th Dec En helt (O)vanlig julkonsert at Kulturhuset Karelia.
- 16th Dec Tjo, hopp och kärlek at Kulturhuset Karelia.
- 17th Dec Kauneimmat joululaulut in Ekenäs church.
- 19th Dec Kauneimmat joululaulut in Svartå church.
- 20th Dec Kauneimmat joululaulut in Pojo church.
- 21st Dec Kauneimmat joululaulut in Karis church.
Lucia Appearances
In Raseborg, the Lucia tradition thrives, filling the region each year with light, song, and a sense of community through atmospheric events and performances. The Lucia Day is celebrated on December 13th and symbolises light in the dark winter.
- 13th Dec Ekenäs Lucia coronation ceremony at 18-19 in Ekenäs Church.
- 13th Dec Karis-Pojo Lucia performs in Kulturhuset Fokus at 9:30.
- 13th Dec Luciafest with Karis-Pojo Lucia in Pojo Church at 18:00. Program + mulled wine and gingerbread.
- 13th Dec Luciafest och Lucia coronation of Tenala-Bromarv Lucia in Furuborg, Skogby. More info here.
- 18th Dec Karis-Pojo Lucia performs in Svartå Church at 19:00.
- 20th Dec The Lucia of Finland (not this years) performs in Prästkulla on Prästkullvägen 5 at 18:30. The event takes place outside.
- 22nd Dec Ekenäs Lucia performs in Snappertuna during Julfred vid Borgen at 18-19.
We reserve the right to make changes.
Read more about the festive Christmas spirit in the article A Cosy Christmas in Raseborg 2024.
Have a cosy Christmas season!