Swedish Christmas TV 2025: Julkalendern Dominates Ratings as Christer Sjögren Headlines SVT's Jul – allsång på Skansen

Julkalendern’s ‘Tidstjuven’ leads Sweden’s 2025 Christmas TV ratings while SVT’s Jul – allsång på Skansen stars Christer Sjögren and others in a festive special.

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  • • Julkalendern 2025’s ‘Tidstjuven’ captured six of the top ten TV ratings spots from December 1-7, 2025.
  • • ‘På spåret’ led with 1,952,000 viewers, highlighting holiday viewing strength.
  • • SVT's 'Jul – allsång på Skansen' will air December 20, featuring Christer Sjögren and other noted performers.
  • • Pernilla Wahlgren returns as the host, promising a festive atmosphere.

Swedish Christmas television in 2025 is lighting up screens with compelling holiday programming that continues to capture the nation’s attention. The annual Julkalendern series remains a standout, dominating the TV ratings in early December. Its 2025 edition, 'Tidstjuven,' secured six of the top ten spots in the weekly rankings from December 1 to 7, drawing audiences ranging from over 1 million to nearly 1.3 million viewers per episode. Leading overall was 'På spåret' on SVT1, with 1,952,000 viewers, highlighting a strong appetite for holiday and entertainment shows.

Complementing this success, SVT’s festive special 'Jul – allsång på Skansen' will air on December 20, featuring a star-studded lineup to bring Christmas cheer. Christer Sjögren, renowned for his warm vocal style, joins artists such as Amanda Jenssen, Dolly Style, Simeon, KAJ, Molly Sandén, and rapper Adaam. The event is hosted by Pernilla Wahlgren and promises lively and festive performances. Pre-recordings are taking place in the days leading up to the broadcast.

These highlights underscore a vibrant Swedish Christmas TV season, where traditional holiday series and celebratory musical events attract millions, reflecting the cultural importance and enduring popularity of festive entertainment in Sweden during the holiday season.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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