Explore Christmas Norway

Photo: Robin Strand

Christmas in Norway is something truly special. The cold climate and crisp fresh air creates the perfect environment for lifting your Christmas spirit and setting you in a calm Christmas mood. There are several exciting and fun things to do in Norway during the Christmas season, with Christmas Markets, seasonal culinary delights on offer and fascinating Christmas traditions on display. Two prime exponents of the Norwegian Christmas spirit are the charming towns of Bergen and Røros. From Bergen you can combine your Christmas visit with one of our fjord tours, while Røros offers a fairy-tale like Christmas setting for even the most fastidious traveler.

Bergen Christmas Town

Bergen is Norway's second largest city and located on Norway's western coast. Traditionally a trading town with roots in shipping and commerce, the city is today often referred to as "the gateway to the fjords". With its fairytale-like architecture and cozy setting between seven scenic mountains, Bergen creates the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable Christmas experience.

During Christmas the city comes alive with Christmas markeds, concerts, shows, celebrations, food festivals and the worlds largest gingerbread city! You will also find that Bergen has some excellent shopping opportunities, so this might be a good place to get ready for Christmas. In any case, a walk around Bergen town during December will definitely put you in the right Christmas mood!

Popular tours from Bergen this Christmas Season

Norway in a nutshell®

This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys, the Flåm Railway and The Bergen Railway.

Location

Multiple locations

Duration

Customize - 1 day or more

Price from

NOK 1595,-

Fitness Level

Suitable for all

Fjord Cruise Bergen - Mostraumen

Experience fjords, mountains, and stunning waterfalls by taking a fjord cruise to Mostraumen from Bergen. This fjord cruise adventure is suitable for all and runs all year round.

Location

Bergen Zachariasbryggen

Duration

3 hours or more

Price from

NOK 851,-

Fitness Level

Suitable for all

Things to do in Bergen this Christmas Season

Places to stay in Bergen this Christmas Season

Opus XVI

Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen

Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret

Clarion Hotel Admiral

Thon Hotel Orion

Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg

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Røros Christmas Town

Røros is a cozy town with a population of about 3800 people. Traditionally a mining town, the town is today most known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site with authentic wooden structures and buildings. The towns UNESCO-status, traditional wooden buildings, and cold climate makes it the perfect place for a Christmas adventure in Norway. In Norway, Røros is actually known as a "Christmas-town" as the town pulls out all the stops during Christmas!

In Røros you can experience Norwegian Christmas meals, local Christmas traditions and exciting winter activities. When it comes to Christmas, everything here is in abundance. No wonder either, since the towns scenic setting creates the perfect Christmas frame. Explore the different Christmas Markets, join in on snow activities like dog sledding and horse sled rides, or simply wander around the cozy Christmas Town of Røros!