{"id":3673,"date":"2024-12-23T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unihabit.com\/blog\/student-residences-in-barcelona-plans\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:30:51","slug":"things-to-do-in-barcelona-at-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unihabit.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-barcelona-at-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Barcelona at Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you study in <\/span>Barcelona <\/b>or live in one of the <\/span>Unihabit university residences<\/b><\/a>, you are in the perfect place to enjoy one of the most magical cities during the holidays. <\/span>Christmas in Barcelona<\/b> comes with lights, markets, music, gastronomy and activities for all tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you stay in the city during the holidays or spend a few days before returning home, we suggest the best<\/span> things to do in Barcelona at Christmas<\/b> with your friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Discover the things to do in Barcelona at Christmas<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

Christmas markets, living nativity scenes, decorations and lights<\/b> that turn the city of Barcelona into a charming place. Since we know there are endless things to do during these festive days, at Unihabit we have prepared a <\/span>list of the best things to do in Barcelona at Christmas<\/b>. Discover the different Christmas plans, ideal for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Stroll through the most beautiful Christmas markets in the city<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

One of the <\/span>most traditional activities<\/b>, both in Barcelona and in other towns and cities, is to stroll through the Christmas markets and take the opportunity to buy those last-minute gifts. In these markets you will find artisanal stalls, from <\/span>stands with Christmas decorations, clothes, jewellery, traditional and handmade food, and much more.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fira de Santa Ll\u00facia (29 November \u2013 23 December)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

The Fira de Santa Ll\u00facia in Barcelona<\/b> is one of the city\u2019s best-known Christmas markets, as it is not only the oldest but also the most emblematic. Located on Avinguda de la Catedral, the market has up to 215 stalls full of nativity scenes, trees, crafts, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sagrada Fam\u00edlia Christmas Market (28 November \u2013 23 December)<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

The <\/span>Christmas market at the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/b> has around fifty stalls with decorations, Christmas plants, nativity figures, gifts, and traditional food such as sweet potatoes, chestnuts, nougat, or churros.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Skate on ice around the different rinks in the city<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

One of the <\/span>most fun plans<\/b> is to skate under the Christmas lights. In 2025, Barcelona will have several rinks:<\/span><\/p>\n