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10 Christmas activities in the city
Christmas in Stenstan is hard to beat. Snow-covered streets, sparkling Christmas lights and cozy cafés make December the perfect time to discover the city's charms. Here are 10 tips on activities to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Take a cozy Christmas picture at the historic Knaust
Do you need the perfect Christmas picture for your Instagram feed, or maybe for this year's Christmas card? Then step into the warmth of Elite Hotel Knaust in Stenstan and pose in the spectacular marble staircase that greets you in the lobby. With its grand interior, it's made for atmospheric photos at Christmas time. There is also a nice bar, restaurant and gastropub in the building.
Go ice skating in the middle of town
Lace up your skates and enjoy a true winter classic. As of Lucia weekend this year, there is also a skating rink on Stora torget in the heart of Sundsvall. Perfect activity for the whole family, big and small.
Den ståtliga marmortrappan i juletid på Elite Hotel Knaust.
Drink hot chocolate in a cozy café
Sit down in one of Stenstan's cozy cafés and order a cup of hot chocolate, preferably topped with whipped cream. Perfect for warming up after a chilly walk while enjoying the view of the city's snow-covered streets.
Tea or coffee tasting
Book a pleasant moment in the magical world of coffee and tea at IDO Tea and Coffee Roastery. Here you can discover coffee and tea varieties from all corners of the world, talk beans, drying methods and degrees of sweetening at the coffee tasting. Or learn about the differences between white, green and black tea at the small tea school.
Varm choklad på Café Charm i Sundsvall.
Check out the Christmas cottages in Vängåvan
Christmas has set up camp in Vängåvan. Here you will find cozy Christmas cottages, where some of Santa's friends move in every year at Christmas time. Go by and take a look at what they are doing and meet the Christmas magic that exists in Stenstan this time of year.
Watch Christmas movies at the cinema
When the winter cold bites, it can be extra cozy to sit down in a cinema with your favorite snacks. Bio Drakstaden in central Sundsvall has a wide range of movies, and of course Christmas movies for the whole family. Find out which movie you'd like to see this winter and book tickets on the website.
Visit the versatile Kulturmagasinet
If you're looking for something to do that doesn't require thick jackets and scarves, then a visit to Kulturmagasinet this Christmas could be perfect. Within its walls, there is something for all ages. Library, café and outstanding exhibitions.
Julstugorna i Vängåvan är ett mysigt inslag under julen.
Shop for unique Christmas gifts in local stores
Shop for this year's Christmas gifts locally in Stenstan's unique shops. The Christmas atmosphere in town is unbeatable, so let the inspiration flow and shop for gifts. Here, shopping is more than just shopping. Stroll, have a coffee, socialize and walk between the shops you can only find here.
Take a guided Christmas city walk
Welcome to a guided walk in our beautiful stone town with elements of history, architecture and personal portraits. All this with a Christmas twist. You will learn more about Christmas traditions and what winter in Sundsvall looked like in the past.
Evening walk in beautiful Christmas lights
In December, the beautiful Christmas lights illuminate the streets and squares of Stenstan. And really, you don't need any plans other than to just get out there. Stroll along Storgatan and stop at Stora Torget to check out this year's magnificent Christmas tree.