Father Christmas, Santa, Tomten; whatever you may call him, most people want to see the big guy around this time of year. We know of a few places to meet him in Stockholm, but we need your help to make the list comprehensive for families. Please submit your Santa spotting results!

Special thanks to Karen Plummer for this photograph of her gorgeous son, Leo with Tomten

Nordiska Kompaniet

Hamngatan 18-20, 111 47 Stockholm

This is the most popular place to meet Father Christmas and you will also be participating in another Stockholm tradition: examining the beautiful Christmas window display at one of Stockholm’s most iconic department stores.

Santa’s hours from 23rd November to 23rd December 2012

Monday to Friday 12:00 to 17:00

Saturday 11:00 to 16:00

Sunday 12:00 to 16:00

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IKEA BARKABY

Children’s Christingle Carols

Dag Hammarskjöldsväg 14, 11527 Stockholm

After the annual telling of the Christmas story, with carols and candles, Father Christmas will make an appearance.

Sunday 16 December 15.00-15.50

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He’ll also be at various malls and Christmas markets – this is where we need your help! If you know of somewhere to meet Santa that isn’t listed, please do add it in the comments below, with a link if possible – Remember, you may be making a child’s Christmas!

Filmstaden Christmas Market (Solna) on 12th December

Heron City (Kungens Kurva) every weekend until 23rd December (Thanks to Anjana for the entry!)

Solna Centrum (Solna) on 15th-16th and 22nd-23rd December (Thanks to Vikram for the entry!)

Täby Centrum (Täby) on 8th, 15th and 22nd December from 12:00 to 16:00 (Thanks to Stephanie for the entry!)

Vällingby Mall (Vällingby) on 16th and 23rd December

Väsby Centrum (Väsby) on 22nd December (Thanks to Stephanie for the entry!)