Christmas Vinterland arrives at IKEA Tampines from 4 Dec, with chance to win tickets to Stockholm
Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to start shopping for presents, planning festive feasts, and figuring out where to spend the holidays.
And if you’re hoping to tick a few things off your Christmas to-do list in one go, there’s a new festive event worth checking out.
From 4 Dec, IKEA Singapore will transform its Tampines store into Christmas Vinterland, featuring its first-ever Christmas market in Singapore.
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Taking place across three weekends in December, the event will feature everything from food and gift stalls to photo opportunities with Santa Claus and a traditional Swedish Julbord feast.
And if you’ve ever wanted to visit Sweden for yourself, there’s also a chance to win a pair of air tickets to Stockholm.
Shop, sip, and snack at the Christmas market
For the first time, IKEA is bringing together more than 20 retailers for its Christmas market in Singapore, which will run from 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec, and 18 to 20 Dec.
If you’re still hunting for Christmas gifts for family and friends, you’ll find a line-up of homegrown brands, including Aura Shades, Berry Wrinkle, The Toy Folks, and Sea Apple.
As for foodies, there’ll be plenty to eat and drink, with vendors such as Le Matin Patisserie, Old Chang Kee, and 1925 Brewing Co. joining the festivities.
You can also check out Japanese sake at Sake Street, which will be at the market from 18 to 20 Dec, or pick up some cheese from The Cheese Shop, which will be around from 4 to 6 Dec and 11 to 13 Dec.
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IKEA Family members can also look out for special deals from selected participating vendors during the first weekend, from 4 to 6 Dec.
Snap a picture with Santa Claus and meet BLÅHAJ the shark
Beyond food and shopping, there are also several activities for families and friends to check out.
At IKEA Tampines’ Level 1 outdoor entrance, visitors can enjoy a special snowfall experience from 6pm to 8.45pm on 4 to 6 Dec and 11 to 13 Dec.
There’ll also be a chance to experience Luciatåg, a traditional Swedish Christmas choir procession celebrating light, hope, and togetherness, on 6 Dec at 2pm.
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Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without Old Saint Nick himself.
Head to Santa’s cabin to snap a photo with him, and if the little ones have been good this year, they might even get a tasty treat.
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While shopping, keep an eye out for IKEA’s iconic BLÅHAJ the shark, who’ll be making appearances around the stores in his best festive outfit.
Those who live closer to IKEA Alexandra or Jurong won’t miss out either, as Santa and BLÅHAJ will also be making appearances at both stores on selected dates and times.
Participate in a sticker trail, craft workshops, and gingerbread decorating
There are also activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Children aged five to 12 can take part in the Vinterland Sticker Trail at IKEA Tampines, collecting eight limited-edition stickers on 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec, and 18 to 20 Dec.
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Meanwhile, those looking to take a break from all the shopping can settle in for Christmas movie screenings at IKEA Tampines, happening every Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 20 Dec, between 1pm and 3.30pm.
For something more hands-on, children can join Christmas craft workshops to make snow globes, candy jars, or snowflake decorations.
Slots are limited, and the workshops will be available on selected dates and times across IKEA stores.
To top it all off, little ones can get creative at the Joyful Cookie Party, where they’ll get to decorate gingerbread with their favourite icing, candies, and jellies.
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Stand a chance to win tickets to Stockholm
From 2 Nov to 20 Dec, IKEA Family members who spend S$150 or more on home furnishings in a single transaction, either in-store or online, can enter the Swedish Christmas Lottery.
Up for grabs is a pair of air tickets to Stockholm, Sweden, so your next holiday might just be a Scandinavian getaway.
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Winners will be announced on 23 Dec at 7pm, so be sure to keep your receipt, as the transaction number printed on it serves as your lottery entry number.
Celebrate Christmas with a traditional Swedish buffet
All that shopping and exploring might leave you hungry, and there’s more than just the Christmas market to satisfy your appetite.
IKEA is also serving up Julbord, a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, on selected dates at the following stores:
- 4 Dec at IKEA Jurong
- 11 Dec at IKEA Alexandra
- 18 Dec at IKEA Tampines
Diners can look forward to a spread featuring beef goulash, Hushållsost cheese, Belgian chocolate log cake, and more.
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Tickets are already available at the Swedish Restaurant cashier counters at IKEA Jurong and IKEA Alexandra, and will go on sale at IKEA Tampines from 17 Nov.
If buffets aren’t quite your thing, you can opt for the Christmas specials at IKEA’s Swedish Restaurants, available from now till 3 Jan 2027.
The festive menu includes two Christmas set meals: a rosemary chicken whole leg set at S$15.90 for IKEA Family members (U.P. S$18.70), and a boneless pork knuckle set at S$21.90 (U.P. S$25.70).
Both sets come with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, mushroom soup, and a mini Christmas log cake for dessert.
There’s also a Christmas cold plate (S$7.90) and a mini Christmas log cake (S$4.90) available separately.
Bring home a real Christmas tree
For those who love the scent of a real Christmas tree, IKEA will be bringing in live Noble Fir trees from the end of November.
Standing between 1.5m and 1.8m tall, the trees come with a S$10 gift card for IKEA Family members with purchase. They’ll be available at IKEA Tampines and Alexandra, but not at IKEA Jurong or online.
To complete your Christmas decorations, you can also check out IKEA’s 2026 VINTERFINT and STRÅLA collections, featuring everything from a quirky hot dog tree ornament to LED floor lamps shaped like giant matchsticks.
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Alternatively, if you’d prefer a tree you can reuse year after year, IKEA also has VINTERFINT artificial Christmas trees that you can pack away and bring out again next Christmas.
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For more information on IKEA’s Christmas events, activities, and promotions, visit the official website.
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