Christmas in Gothenburg is a magical time and the enchanting Christmas market at Liseberg Park is one of the biggest seasonal attractions of this bustling, decorated city. Opening on 14 November, it is held at weekends (Friday to Sunday) during November, then daily from 3 December until 23 December. Decorated with spruce garlands and five million lights, it offers 80 cabins and shops selling traditional handicrafts and gifts, an ice rink, restaurants serving Swedish Christmas buffets and an appearance from Father Christmas.
 
Sunvil Scandinavia can tailor-make packages to Gothenburg and West Sweden to take in the Christmas market. A three-night break at the four-star Hotel Elite Park Avenue costs from £567 pp in November. The price includes return flights (Heathrow with SAS), private transfers, a 48-hour Gothenburg Pass and accommodation with breakfast. Call Sunvil Scandinavia on 020 8758 4722 (www.sunvil.co.uk).