As obvious as it is time to light the first candle in the Advent candlestick, it is time for the inauguration of the Gävlebock and the whole of Christmas begins in Gävle this first Advent weekend! A warm welcome to our Christmas city, we are presenting a whole smorgasbord of activities that will fill the whole weekend with heart-warming, festive and action-packed experiences.
Christmas weekend
Experience Christmas and stroll past the Gävle Goat
Gävle holds its breath and anticipation is in the air. This Friday, the Gävle Goat's beard is combed and the candles are lit in the horns. Take an evening walk past and look for him in Rådhusesplanaden next to Rådhustorget on the way to or from dinner at the evening's restaurant. Friday coziness reaches a new level.
Sleep well at your Christmas weekend
Welcome to Gävle! Maybe you come by train, in which case you go to Scandic CH in a few minutes, a cozy hotel right next to Gävle Central. Here you live in the center of the action with very short distances to all the weekend's activities.
Smoky, roasty and tasty dinner
Food that's buzzing about. Of warmth, passion and taste - you will be very involved! Not to mention the desserts! Maybe you'll find a new favorite. Here you start the evening before you move on into the sparkling Friday evening.
70 kg gingerbread dough, cellfies and sparkling skating
Good morning! Welcome to a day filled with nice, joyful, emotional and adrenaline-pumping experiences when Gävle invites you to enjoy the entire range of emotions. We unashamedly mix culture, culinary arts, history and sport. Everything is prepared and embedded in a warm Christmas atmosphere.
Find the Christmas feeling with the Gingerbread House
You will smell it even before you step into the beautiful building that began construction in 1938, but you won't get to taste, just be captivated by the fantastic construction of about 70 kg of dough and a lot of pastry! Every year a new gingerbread house is designed and it is an immensely popular destination. The Christmas mood seems to weigh down in the stomach from this feast for the eyes!
Capture the important history
Let yourself be touched and moved by history, take part in how people lived in captivity in the past. History comes close and it can be extra nice to hold someone's hand. The old cell prison is also perfect for a "Cellfie". Then take a walk to a cafe, digest your experience and feel grateful for the Christmas feeling.
Feel the pulse – experience hockey live
As Christmas approaches in Gävle and the snow lies white, few things beat the feeling of stepping into a packed Monitor ERP Arena to watch Brynäs play. With glögg in hand and the Christmas spirit in the air, it's a tradition that warms every Gävle heart.
P.S. Would you rather catch some hockey already on Friday? Then Brynäs will face Modo in the SDHL.
The opening of the Gävlebock - the day is here!
The inauguration day of the Gävlebok, a Christmas symbol all over the world, is here. It feels festive and all day until it's time there are lots of activities to build anticipation with. Everything is fun, exciting and festive. Let yourself be drawn into the atmosphere.
Check off your Christmas gift list
Take the opportunity to do your Christmas shopping on the last day of your holiday weekend in Gävle! Explore charming local shops and find perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Get your presents sorted early and have time left for a relaxed holiday season. Complete your Christmas trip with a delightful time in Gävle!
Christmas fun & markets
Bring out your inner child and enjoy everything happening during Christmas Fun, this family event. Games and competitions are combined with opportunities to have coffee and listen to Christmas music. It's a perfect recharge for all ages ahead of the inauguration of the Gävle Goat, which brings a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
A magical ending
Welcome to experience the inauguration of the Gävle Goat on site, this Christmas tradition. Embrace the experience and join in the "hand-clap-applause" when you are part of this thunderous Christmas show with the Gävle Goat in the center, it's pure magic! When the inauguration is over, it is clear - Christmas begins in Gävle!