Christmas Markets in Norway 2026

In Norway, you can visit a Christmas market inside a historic fortress, explore one at an open-air museum, or discover an entire gingerbread city complete with tiny oil platforms. Some markets run for nearly two months, while others last just four days. We’ve picked 12 places worth visiting during the 2026/2027 Christmas season.

Christmas Markets in Norway 2026/2027: Dates and Locations

Jul i Vinterland: Christmas in the Heart of Oslo

• Dates: November 7, 2026 – January 3, 2027
• Location: Spikersuppa, Karl Johans gate, Oslo
• Admission: Free; rides cost extra

This Christmas market takes over Oslo’s main pedestrian street, not far from the Royal Palace. You’ll find market stalls, carousels, a Ferris wheel, and an ice rink. While adults browse Christmas decorations and sample local treats, kids can enjoy the rides. The Ferris wheel offers views across the brightly lit city center.

The market stays open after Christmas, right through early January, making it easy to include in a New Year’s trip to Oslo.

Julebyen Egersund: A Christmas Town on the Coast

• Dates: December 3–6 and 10–13, 2026
• Location: Historic center of Egersund

Egersund is a small town in southwestern Norway, known for its old wooden houses. Its streets are lovely to explore even without a Christmas market, but in December, wooden market stalls appear along the streets and squares. You’ll find plenty of local craftspeople, small producers, and family-run shops. Cafés serve seasonal dishes, while live music adds to the festive atmosphere.

The best reasons to visit are the Christmas events and the chance to explore the old town.

Trondheim Christmas Market: A Taste of Trøndelag

• Dates: December 3–21, 2026
• Location: Torvet, Trondheim

The market fills Torvet, Trondheim’s main square. There’s a strong focus on regional food from Trøndelag, one of Norway’s best-known food regions. Look out for farm cheeses, cured meats, baked goods, and jams. You can also sit down for a meal inside lavvo tents, inspired by traditional Sámi dwellings.

The square also has craft stalls and live concerts. From the market, it’s an easy walk to Nidaros Cathedral and the Bakklandet neighborhood.

Pepperkakebyen: Bergen’s Gingerbread City

• Dates: November 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027
• Address: byROMMET, Kong Oscars gate 24–26, Bergen
• Admission: Adults NOK 199; children under 16 NOK 49 on weekends and free on weekdays

Every year, the people of Bergen build an enormous city out of gingerbread. Called Pepperkakebyen, it’s considered the largest exhibition of its kind in the world. Schools, kindergartens, families, and businesses all help create it. The miniature city includes houses, railway stations, bridges, ships, and even oil platforms.

Kids love searching for all the tiny details. The exhibition is indoors, so bad weather won’t be a problem, and you can see it in about an hour.

Maihaugen Christmas Market: Christmas at Lillehammer’s Open-Air Museum

• Dates: November 28–29, 2026
• Location: Maihaugen, Lillehammer
• Admission: Paid entry

Maihaugen Museum offers a look at everyday life in Norway. Its large grounds are home to historic farmsteads, houses, and other buildings from different periods. During the Christmas market, visitors can see how Norwegians once decorated their homes, what food they served guests, and which family traditions they followed during the holidays. Historic buildings host special events, craftspeople demonstrate their skills outdoors, and children can join workshops.

The market takes place only on the last weekend of November, so make sure you get the dates right.

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Bergen Christmas Market: Festive Fun in the City Center

• Dates: November 20 – December 22, 2026
• Location: Festplassen, Bergen
• Admission: Free

Bergen’s main Christmas market is held at Festplassen, beside Lille Lungegårdsvann lake. There are market stalls, a Ferris wheel, and activities for children. Vendors sell locally made crafts, gifts, baked goods, and hot drinks. There are also covered areas where you can escape the rain, which is especially useful in Bergen, one of Europe’s rainiest cities.

The KODE art museums and the city park are nearby. The historic Bryggen district is about a 15-minute walk away.

Røros Christmas Market: Christmas in a Historic Mining Town

• Dates: December 3–6, 2026
• Location: Historic center of Røros

Røros developed as a copper-mining town and is known for its wooden houses. Its old center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the narrow streets provide a beautiful setting for a Christmas market. Stalls sell local products, including wool clothing, wooden crafts, traditional foods, and handmade gifts.

The program includes music, family activities, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. There’s often snow on the ground in Røros by early December, unlike at many Christmas markets along Norway’s southern coast.

Vinterland Sandnes: Winter Fun for Families

• Dates: November 22 – December 31, 2026
• Location: Sandnes city center, Rogaland

Sandnes is close to Stavanger, and Vinterland is designed mainly for families. The city center fills with stalls selling treats and gifts, Christmas decorations, and activity areas for children. Concerts and other events take place on selected days.

Sandnes and Stavanger are connected by train, making this an easy trip from Stavanger. You don’t need a full day for Vinterland. Two hours is enough to explore the market area and walk around the city center.

Norsk Folkemuseum: Traditional Norwegian Christmas Celebrations

• Dates: December 5–6 and 12–13, 2026
• Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Address: Museumsveien 10, Oslo
• Admission: Included with a museum ticket

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is an open-air museum on Oslo’s Bygdøy Peninsula. Historic buildings from different parts of Norway have been brought here. During the Christmas market, visitors can discover old Norwegian traditions. The houses are decorated to show how Christmas was celebrated in different periods, while the program introduces guests to Norwegian food, crafts, and family customs.

Shopping is only one part of the experience. There are also performances, children’s activities, and special events. It’s a great choice for visitors who prefer cultural experiences to amusement rides and city-center attractions.

Fredrikstad Christmas Market: Christmas Inside an Old Fortress

• Dates: Weekends, November 21 – December 13, 2026
• Location: Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad

Christmas events take place in Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad’s old fortified town, with its well-preserved ramparts, historic houses, and narrow cobbled streets. Market stalls fill Kongens torv square. Local craftspeople sell ceramics, jewelry, toys, and other handmade items, while small cafés serve Norwegian pastries and seasonal dishes.

You can also explore the art galleries, antique shops, and workshops inside the fortified town. The market operates only on weekends, so check your travel dates before visiting.

Kristiansand Christmas Market: Christmas on Norway’s Southern Coast

• Dates: November 28 – December 22, 2026
• Location: Torvet, Kristiansand

Kristiansand’s main Christmas market fills the central square, Torvet. Snow isn’t guaranteed here in winter, so the festive decorations really stand out. Stalls sell souvenirs, ornaments, and winter treats, while the nearby Kompis ice rink is popular with local families. December also brings concerts and small Christmas performances.

The market is in Kvadraturen, the city center’s grid-shaped district, where the streets are easy to navigate on foot. A couple of hours is enough for the market and ice rink, especially if you’re visiting with children.

Julegada Vennesla: A Christmas Street in Southern Norway

• Dates: December 9–13, 2026
• Location: Vennesla town center, near Kristiansand

Julegada means “Christmas Street.” Vennesla is a small town in southern Norway, and the celebrations are organized by the local community. Businesses, craftspeople, school groups, and musicians all take part. The streets fill with market stalls, Christmas music, and family activities. You can try homemade baked goods and shop for locally made gifts.

Vennesla is close to Kristiansand, so it’s easy to visit both Christmas markets on the same trip to southern Norway.

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