Christmas Buffet
Christmas Buffet at the Mill in Hallstahammar
A traditional Christmas buffet in a 19th-century mill by the Strömsholm Canal. The season begins on November 20. 20 minutes from Västerås.
A traditional Christmas buffet in a 19th-century mill by the Strömsholm Canal. The season begins on November 20. 20 minutes from Västerås.
When the string lights come on along the mill wall and frost still clings to the fences, it’s that time of year again. The herring is laid out, the lutefisk is simmering, and the aroma of Christmas food greets you even on the gravel road leading down to the canal. For many, this isn’t just a dinner. It’s the evening when Christmas truly begins.
The Christmas buffet season begins on November 20
The Christmas buffet is served on select days from November 20 through Christmas—not every day of the week. Fridays and Saturdays fill up first, and the weeks leading up to Christmas are usually fully booked long before the snow falls.
If you have a specific date in mind, it’s worth booking early. If you’re a larger group, we can often arrange a private seating, even on days when the Christmas buffet isn’t open to the public. Just let us know the date and number of guests, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Price per person
Christmas Buffet for Lunch
Wed, Thu, & Fri at 12:00 p.m.
595 SEK
Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
655 SEK
Sunday at 1:00 p.m. - Santa is coming to visit us
625 SEK
December 24, Christmas Eve, at 12:30 p.m.
825 SEK
Children's prices: 30 SEK/year, up to age 14. Drinks can be purchased on site.
Season
Nov. 20 – Dec. 24
Price per person
Christmas dinner in the evening
Wed & Thu at 6:00 p.m.
675 SEK
Fri & Sat at 6:00 p.m. — entertainment at the pub after the Christmas buffet
795 SEK
Children's prices: 30 SEK/year, up to age 14. Drinks can be purchased on site.
Season
Nov. 20 – Dec. 24
Seven kinds of herring, lutefisk, and ris à la Malta on the Christmas table
The Christmas buffet is classic through and through. Nothing reimagined, nothing that needs explaining. Everything you hope for when you sit down is on the table—and then some. Here’s a sampling of what’s served.
Cold
The Cold Table
- 7 types of herring
- 5 varieties of salmon, including hot-smoked salmon from Fiskarn in Borgåsund
- Herring, spreads, Christmas ham, and cheeses
- Sausages, including Skantzökorv from Åsby Kött & Vilt
- Turkey, roast beef, pâtés, and much more
Warm
The Warm Table
- Homemade meatballs made with ground meat from Åsby Kött & Vilt
- Jansson's Temptation and Mini Sausages
- Lutfisk with classic side dishes
- Ribs
- Sirloin Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Cute
The Dessert Table
- Saffron Panna Cotta
- Sticky Cake
- Crumb Pie
- Cheese platter with marmalade and a fruit platter
- Candy and sweets
- Rice à la Malta
Local producers
The meatballs are made here; the salmon comes from Borgåsund
The ground beef for the meatballs comes from Åsby Kött & Vilt, which also supplies the Skantzö sausage served at the cold buffet. The hot-smoked salmon comes from Borgåsundsfiskarn—the same salmon served here during the summer, both plain and with chili. The same suppliers as last year. That’s why the Christmas buffet tastes just the same as it did the last time you were here—which, for some guests, is the whole point of coming back.
Businesses and Large Groups
Company Christmas dinner at Magasinet, the Pub, or on the Attic
Kvarnen has seven venues on the premises. Magasinet seats 130 guests at long tables, the Pub seats 300, Vinden seats 60, and the Restaurant seats 55. This means there’s room for both a group of 30 and the entire company of 100, and your group won’t have to share space with others. If you’d like to hold your conference during the day and your Christmas dinner in the evening, everything is located in the same building. Send us a request with the date, number of guests, and what you’d like to get out of the day, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with suggestions for a venue and seating arrangements.
The Entire Visit
Frost on the canal and a night in the RV
The entire area is decked out as Christmas approaches. String lights along the mill, frost on the fences, and the Christmas market that’s a staple of the season. The canal flows quietly outside the window, and the walk there takes a minute—if you need a breath of fresh air between the herring and the lutefisk. If you have a RV, you can stay overnight. The campsite is open year-round, and it’s just a short walk from your RV to the table—which solves the problem of who has to drive home. If you’re coming from Västerås or Eskilstuna, you can, of course, just as easily head back the same evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Christmas buffet start in 2026, and what dates are available for booking?
The season begins on November 20 and runs through Christmas. The Christmas buffet is served on select days, not every day of the week—dates and seating times will be posted here as soon as they are finalized. Fridays, Saturdays, and the weeks leading up to Christmas fill up first, often weeks in advance. Weekdays early in the season are the easiest to get a reservation for. Call 0220-406 88 and we’ll book you in even before the dates are posted.
How much does the Christmas buffet cost at Westerqwarn?
This year’s price will be set in the fall and posted here on the page as soon as it’s finalized. Beverages are not included and must be purchased on site. Children are welcome and pay a child’s price based on their age. If you’re a larger group, you’ll receive a price estimate via email when you submit a request through the contact page.
Can we book a Christmas buffet for a company or a large group?
Yes. For larger groups, we often arrange a private dinner, even outside the regular Christmas buffet dates. Our venues can accommodate anywhere from 50 to 300 guests, and Magasinet seats 130 at long tables. Please send us your desired date and number of guests via the contact page, and we’ll respond as soon as we can. Group reservations require a designated contact person who is responsible for the final headcount, special dietary requests, and billing information.
When do we need to say how many people there will be—and what happens if someone drops out?
The final headcount must be confirmed no later than 24 hours in advance if there are 19 or fewer people, 7 days in advance for groups of 20 or more, and 14 days in advance for groups of 40 or more. After that, the number may be reduced by a maximum of 10% up until the day before.
If you cancel within these time limits, there is no charge. If you cancel later than that—or if someone doesn’t show up—you will be charged for the spot. We prepare food based on the number of people you’ve confirmed, and the ingredients have already been purchased. Changes are not valid until we have confirmed them. The full set of rules can be found in the booking terms and conditions.
We have people in our group with allergies and special dietary needs. Is there a way to accommodate this?
Yes, we can accommodate most requests. Please notify us of any allergies or special dietary needs at least 7 days before arrival through your group’s contact person, so the kitchen has enough time to prepare properly. If we receive this information later, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to accommodate your request. We prepare food in a kitchen where allergens are present and therefore cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
How do we pay—and can we get an invoice?
Payment is due on site unless otherwise agreed. If you would like an invoice, please let us know before your visit—we’ll need your complete billing information, company ID number, and any invoice reference in advance. If you request an invoice only upon arrival, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to issue one.
Companies must order beverage tickets at least one week in advance. The number of tickets ordered will be charged, and unused tickets will be credited if they are returned in full before the group leaves Westerqwarn.
Can we reserve a table, and what happens if we're late?
We are happy to accommodate seating requests and will do our best to fulfill them, but we cannot guarantee specific tables. At events with long tables, groups may sometimes be seated with other guests.
The reserved time applies to the entire party, and the seating has a set end time that we cannot extend. If you are running late, please have the contact person call us — 0220-406 88.
How do I get here, and is there parking?
20 minutes by car from Västerås—take the E18 toward Köping and exit at Kolbäck. The mill is located in the heart of Västmanland, 30 minutes from Eskilstuna and about 1.5 hours from Stockholm. Parking is free and available next to the building, and buses can drop off passengers at the entrance. By train, travel to Kolbäck Station on the Mälarbanan line and take a five-minute taxi ride from there.
Can we combine the Christmas dinner with an offer we've received?
Promotional prices, Early Christmas, and other discounts cannot be combined with each other or with group agreements. Simply put, one offer at a time.
Fridays and Saturdays come first
Select the date and number of people—we'll take care of the rest. Before you book:
Read the booking terms and conditions