Christmas markets

12 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

Take the ferry to Oslo at Christmas time, when the city is decorated with Christmas lights and the shops are bursting with gift ideas. On the first weekend of Advent, Oslo's streets and fir trees are lit up and the Christmas month is marked by Christmas concerts and markets. If you don't want to do all your Christmas shopping in the shops, visit one of Oslo's cosy Christmas markets, where you can buy gifts and treats and sample traditional Norwegian food and drink.

One of the city's larger Christmas markets is at Youngsstorget, and you can also head to Sandvika, where the traditional Christmas market is decorated for Christmas every year. For a different Christmas experience, visit the Designers' Christmas Market at Grünerløkka and outside the Blue Jazz Club.

At Karl Johans Gate in Spikersuppa you can visit the Christmas market; Christmas in Winterland. Christmas delicacies are sold from the stalls and the whole family can have fun together and get into the right Christmas spirit.

Christmas in Winterland is located right next to the Spikersuppa ice rink, where both young and old can get on it smoothly. Pack your skates in your suitcase and spend a romantic evening at Spikersuppa Ice Rink in the centre of Oslo. The ice rink is open every day during the winter season from late November to early March and is free to use. If you don't have your own skates, you can rent them from the pavilion next to the rink.

Open 3th - 6th December 2026 - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

The heritage town of Røros is transformed into a real winter adventure every December. Here the charming streets are decorated for Christmas, the colourful houses are wrapped in a white blanket of snow and the cosy streets buzz with Christmas stalls tempting visitors with traditional Christmas treats, crafts and gift ideas.

The Christmas market in Røros is an atmospheric event for both young and old. In addition to around 50 small stalls, there are elves in the streets, carol singing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and other activities.

Open from 20th November - 22nd December 2026. Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Go on a lovely Christmas self-drive holiday to Bergen and visit the town's charming Christmas market - it's sure to put you in the right mood! The 'City of the Seven Mountains', Bergen, hosts a wonderful Christmas market every year, which opens at the 'Festplassen' near the small lake, 'Lille Lungegårdsvannet' in the city centre. There will be almost 80 individual stalls and stands selling everything from clothes and utility items to crafts, decorations and, of course, a variety of Christmas food and drink.

In addition to the many cosy stalls, there are also exciting activities for young and old, including a classic horse-drawn carousel and a large Ferris wheel from which you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the sparkling lights as they are reflected in the lake. There is also a small cosy Christmas tree forest which bestmet also contributes to the atmosphere.

In the inviting warming room, which seats 240 people, you can relax and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with the food and drinks you've bought from the stalls. The warming room is open to everyone and provides a quiet and comfortable setting to sit down and enjoy the Christmas treats. At the same time, the warming room also serves as an information centre and an office for the gods during the Christmas market.

When you buy hot drinks at the Christmas Market, they are poured into a special Bergen Christmas Market cup, which you are welcome to take home as a souvenir. The cup has a new design every year, so those who come back several years will be able to make a whole small collection of the cups.

The Christmas market and the 'Festplassen' are located directly in the city centre, so it is a good idea to take the opportunity to visit one or more of the interesting museums located here.

28 November to 21 December 2026

Head to Stavanger for the Christmas holidays and visit the city's many cosy Christmas markets, all of which are sure to get any visitor in the Christmas spirit, whatever their age. Some markets last a few days, while others run from the end of November right through to Christmas. One of the cosiest markets is located in Stavanger's Old Town and usually takes place on the first Sunday in December. Here, the historic backdrop and the many cosy art shops, workshops, cafés and museums are accompanied by a wonderful Christmas atmosphere, and you're sure to find inspiration for your Christmas gifts.

Just outside Stavanger you'll find Kongeparken, the largest amusement park in south-east Norway, and here too there will be a Christmas market - one the kids will love if you're bringing the family on holiday. The whole of Kongeparken is transformed into a fairytale kingdom of Christmas elves, twinkling lights, Christmas workshops, mulled wine, music, a chocolate factory, Christmas shows and lots of exciting activities.

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Dates: - 28th November - 22nd December 2026 - Note, the date and time can vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Take a wonderful self-drive holiday in Southern Norway with a Christmas trip to Kristiansand, which transforms into a beautiful and atmospheric Christmas town every December. From the official start of the market until Christmas is over, there will be plenty of exciting things to do in the city, from the market itself with its many stalls and lovely smells and ice rink to the big, beautiful 3D light show at the city's cathedral. The sound show has become a very popular tradition and runs for several days in December. There are also plenty of great shopping opportunities and the town's shops are usually open on Sundays for the last three Sundays in December.

Let yourself be seduced by the many impressions at the market and wander around the stalls, which offer crafts, art, homemade goods, jewellery and, of course, Christmas gifts and inspiration in all shapes and sizes. Of course, there are also several food stalls where you can find roasted almonds, mulled wine and much more.

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Every Saturday from November 23 to December 21, plus November 24 and December 22 from 11:00–15:00

Go to Geilo for a great Christmas self-drive holiday and combine a ski holiday with a Christmas market in one of Norway's most popular ski destinations. Bring the whole family to the beautiful winter town and enjoy a cheap hotel stay near the cosy centre, where the Christmas market has been a proud annual tradition since 2012.

During December, the heart of the city will be characterised by cosy stalls offering everything from creative handicrafts to different tastes. The Christmas market will of course also host various forms of entertainment and many of the welcoming cafés will offer lovely Christmas specialities to be enjoyed inside in the warmth.

In winter, Geilo offers more than 50 different activities, whether you like ice skating, tobogganing, cross-country skiing or alpine skiing, and there are also many great opportunities to enjoy excursions, shopping and wellness. This makes Geilo an ideal choice for a cosy Christmas holiday, whether you're just away for the weekend or for several days.