New Year's Eve 2024-2025 in Sweden

Sweden offers a storybook setting for New Year's celebrations, bringing childhood visions of a magical winter wonderland to life. This enchanting country is the perfect place to welcome the New Year, with an array of activities to suit every taste. From skiing and husky sledding to spending the night in an ice hotel, Sweden has it all. Let's explore how Sweden can turn your New Year's Eve into a scene straight from a holiday card.

Stockholm

This city knows how to party. Stockholm is a nightclub mecca, a poetry club, and a concert hall all at once. You can spend the whole NYE night in a pub, listen to traditional poem recitals, enjoy Swedish rock or classical music in the street, or just chill with champagne while watching fireworks. Locals usually get together for themed dinners with family and then go out in the city to join the masses in Stockholm's exciting NYE festivities. Whether you choose one of the activities above or create your own "party to-do list," Stockholm will say "yes" to whatever ideas you propose.

Fireworks in Stockholm

At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, Stockholm's sky lights up with a spectacular display of colors and fireworks, creating an unforgettable scene. For those in the heart of the city seeking the best views of the celebration, several locations offer stunning vantage points. Skinnarviksberget, Fjällgatan, Monteliusvägen, Vita Bergen, Mosebacketerassen, and Vanadislunden are some of the most popular spots, each providing a unique perspective on the dazzling display over the city.

Luleå

As the largest city in Swedish Lapland, Luleå offers a wide range of activities to enjoy on New Year's Eve. Visitors can settle into one of the area's cozy lodges, savor a candlelit dinner at a local restaurant, take a scenic walk around Gråsjälören island for freshly brewed coffee and waffles, or experience the thrill of riding sparkes (traditional Swedish kicksleds). Remember to check the restaurant's opening hours and book a table in advance to make sure you get a seat. A visit to nearby Gammelstad Church Town, known for hosting one of the finest Christmas markets in Sweden, is another charming option.

One of the highlights of the season is the New Year's concert by the Luleå-Gammelstad Male Choir, a group formed from the union of Luleå Almänna Male Choir and Gammelstad's Male Choir. Celebrating over a century of tradition, the choir performs its annual New Year's concert on December 30 at 7 pm. Tickets are available for SEK 275, offering a beautiful and festive prelude to the New Year.

NYE at Icehotel

Jukkasjarvi village in Kiruna Municipality is a must-visit spot this New Year's Eve. After all, this is where the famous ice hotel is located. Seriously, a hotel entirely made of ice! And we're not just talking about the floor, walls, and ceiling—the creators have thought it through to the tiniest details, like furniture, tableware, and even icy basrelief masterpieces.

After enjoying a New Year's dinner at the restaurant, the evening invites you to venture out in search of the Northern Lights or shooting stars, bask in the peaceful Arctic silence, and relax with a drink in the lounge. For those seeking an extra thrill, there's even the option to spend the night in one of the hotel's frosty suites—complete with a cozy sleeping bag, of course.

Abisko National Park

Abisko National Park deserves a place among the world's natural wonders. Nestled 195 kilometers within the Arctic Circle, the park boasts a diverse landscape that transforms with each season. Located in a majestic forested valley, it is bordered on three sides by the Abisko Alps and opens to the vast lake Torneträsk in the north. While Abisko offers incredible experiences year-round, it becomes particularly captivating in winter.

On New Year's Eve, you can go ice fishing, moose searching, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and snowshoe walking. And, as midnight approaches, we suggest joining one of the numerous local NYE parties that normally include a traditional Sami-inspired BBQ dinner and firework show gazing. Or better yet, head to Aurora Sky Station—the ultimate spot for watching the most natural kind of fireworks—Northern Lights.

You may also want to ring in 2025 by visiting other spectacular destinations, like the Talking Christmas Lamp in Malmo and the famous Tree Hotel in Harads.