Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Month by Month
TOP EVENTS
Midsummer
, June
Jokkmokk Winter Market
, February
Gamla Stan Christmas Market
, November-December
Vasaloppet
, February
Stockholm International Film Festival
, November
January
This is the peak of winter, with freezing temperatures and snow in most re-
gions. Winter-sports activities draw the crowds.
Kiruna Snow Festival
Based on a snow-sculpting competition, this annual fest (
www.kirunalapland.se
)
draws
artists from all over to carve elaborate shapes out of the snow. It also features reindeer-sled
racing, with Sami traditions emphasised.
Göteborg International Film Festival
Sweden's 'second city' hosts this annual festival that draws some 200,000 visitors each
year, with short films, documentaries and features, plus seminars and parties.
February
It's still peak winter weather, with snow sports the main draw.
