Autumn markets are great excursion destinations and are actually even more common than summer markets, they are often a natural break point between summer and fall for many Swedes and can be a fun excursion from your cabin. In the past, these fall markets were very important for traders and farmers preparing for winter, and not least they were one long and big harvest festival. Today's markets also have a very large social function to fulfill. A fall market is a big homecoming day for those who have moved to other cities.
Note, due to the Corona epidemic, several autumn markets have been absent for several years and when they now return, some do so in new guises with different dates compared to the traditional dates, etc, make sure you check online for the correct dates of the varoius markets and festivals.
Åre's fall market is always a big event in Jämtland province and usually attracts thousands of visitors, if you rent a cabin nearby, we recommend visiting it. The market is held in central Åre, and around the square gather artists, food producers, and artisans, etc. In addition, there are organized fashion shows, entertainment and even helicopter tours around the area. Åre Autumn Market is usually organized around September 27 to September 29 and is probably the biggest market of them all. Some years ago they had the 10th anniversary of the Åre market, so a little extra fun festivities were organized then. Several of these will also return this year.
Rättvik's lovely fall market can usually be visited around 4, 5 and 6 of October (nowadays there is also a spring market there at the beginning of May). Rättvik's market, which began as early as 1891, here you can among other things, go to the fairground and ride a horse-drawn carriage, is something that a lot of our cabin renters enjoy doing. Of course, there are also sales and food in all their forms at this market.
Borås fall market has been organized every fall since the 1750s! Lots of different people visit the city and there is also a fairground in the square. Borås market usually falls around September 27-28 every year. If you rent a cabin nearby, this is a nice market to visit, but you should expect that it will be crowded in Borås that weekend. Please note that the opening hours have also been shortened by one hour on Friday, so the market in Borås now runs until 6pm on the first day of the market. On Saturday they close as usual at 16:00. To be on the safe side, you can check Borås municipality's website for the opening hours this year.
Uppsala has a nice and well-visited market during the fall with everything from homemade baked goods and candy to clothes. The market comes to the city in the second week of October and is located at Vaksala torg/square.
Värmland has a strong tradition of markets during the fall and is an obvious destination if you rent a vacation cabin or house nearby. The most popular include the ground in Årjäng, Torsby and the final fall market which is in Arvika, always the first weekend in October. All markets offer 100's of stalls and fairgrounds, etc. Arvika also serves its famous cabbage soup. The largest market in Värmland is the Oxhälja market in Filipstad, which falls on the first weekend in September every year. Oxhälja has a rich history that stretches all the way back to the 17th century. According to some information, Oxhälja is the largest market in the Nordics with around 1,500 stalls, market sellers who converge on the city in September every year. However, Arvika is the most recommended market in Värmland. If you like to drink beer in a crowded place, you can visit the city hotel for such an experience, here you have a beautiful environment that reminds you of a German Oktoberfest.
If you rent a cabin in the Stockholm area, you can always visit Skansen, which organizes a nice fall market every year. Skansen goes to great lengths to highlight historical and Swedish traditions through food, entertainment and exhibitions so it’s well wort a visit.
Sollefteå's Oktoberfest, as they call it, only has a few decades behind it, but is already a very popular and well-attended market with both the local residents and our cabin guests. As usual, it takes place in the Nipan area, Remsle. Here you can find everything from crafts, clothes, locally produced food, sweets and pastries and lots of other fun finds (don't forget the helium balloon!).
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