About this experience
The banquet in honor of the Nobel Prize fully matches the significance of this annual event. Strolling through the halls of the City Hall, you will learn about all the stages of preparing for the banquet, discover the peculiarities of rituals, walk in the footsteps of laureates and understand how this international event is organized.
What to expect
Award and Stockholm
Every year on the evening of December 10, every self-respecting Swede puts aside all business and sits down in front of the TV - the live broadcast of the Nobel Banquet begins! I have done this more than once and at the same time have studied everything in the city related to this event, which I will gladly share with you.
Traditions and history of the prize
I invite you to walk the route of Nobel laureates, learn about the features and rituals of awarding the most prestigious prize, the etiquette quirks of today's and a hundred years ago social event, hear legends and stories about Alfred Nobel and his difficult life path. Of course, you will visit the famous Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall and imagine how the laureates whirl in a waltz in the Golden Hall.
Banquet organization
I will also tell you about the complex organization of the largest banquet in Sweden. How do you prepare for 1200 guests? Why are there so many flowers at the banquet and where do they come from? How and where do florists work? Where do the tables, chairs, dishes and tablecloths come from? I will tell you all about this on the tour.
Organizational details
Tickets to the City Hall are not included in the tour price: 110 SEK for adults, 90 SEK for students and seniors, 50 SEK for children, free for children under 12 years old.
