SWEDEN. Stockholm Arlanda Airport Terminal 5’s The Marketplace, the largest commercial venture in the airport’s history led by operator Swedavia, has been named ‘Commercial Space of the Year 2025 (under 25,000sq m)’ for Sweden by industry association Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities (NCSC).
The Marketplace at Sweden’s leading airport includes 40 restaurants and shops in an area covering approximately 11,000sq m.
The commercial space’s design is notable for its Scandinavian feel and incorporates wood panels with soft shapes “to create a pleasant atmosphere”, according to Swedavia.
The NCSC awards programme is a competition that celebrates the most successful, innovative and creative commercial efforts in the retail industry.
Following its recognition by a jury of experts, The Marketplace will participate in the NCSC Nordic Awards in Stockholm in September 2025, where winners from all Nordic countries will gather for the grand finale.
Swedavia, which operates ten airports across Sweden, noted: “The Marketplace was recognised for its professional development work and creative business model that focuses on consumer benefits and competitiveness, which in turn creates an attractive, flexible and inviting environment for shopping, dining and services.”
Swedavia Director of Marketing and Commercial Development Charlotte Ljunggren said, “We are delighted and proud that The Marketplace has been named Commercial Space of the Year 2025. In our work with The Marketplace and the changes to the commercial offering at Arlanda, we have listened to what the passengers are looking for, and this is confirmation that we are focusing on the right things.
“Our goal is to make shopping, food and drink part of the travel experience. Here at the Marketplace in Terminal 5, people from all over the world can enjoy a wide range of restaurants that cater to many different needs and offer a variety of products, price categories, and brands − both Swedish and international.
“A stronger commercial offering is not only important for the passenger experience, it also helps us maintain competitive airport charges and, in the long run, improved connectivity both within Sweden and from Stockholm to the rest of the world.” ✈
