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Christmas markets in Norway 2026: dates for Oslo, Bergen, Røros and Trondheim
Torches, horse and sleigh and mulled wine in the snow. Norway’s Christmas markets have an atmosphere the big European markets lack. Here are the 2026 dates for Oslo, Bergen, Røros and Trondheim, and the hotels in the middle of it all.
1 November 20269 min
Picolo Editorial
Torches along the streets, horse and sleigh through the snow and the smell of mulled wine and fresh waffles. Norway’s Christmas markets are smaller than the big ones in Germany and Austria, but they have something those lack: the snow, the dark and the atmosphere of wooden towns like Røros. Here are Norway’s biggest Christmas markets in 2026, with dates and hotels nearby.
In short: Christmas markets in Norway 2026
Oslo, Winter Wonderland in Spikersuppa: 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Oslo, Norsk Folkemuseum: 5 to 6 and 12 to 13 December 2026.
Bergen, Festplassen: 20 November to 22 December 2026.
Røros: 3 to 6 December 2026.
Trondheim, Torvet: For much of December.
Dates are from the organisers and Visit Norway. Last checked: October 2026. Always check the organiser’s website before you travel.
Oslo: Winter Wonderland and the Folk Museum
Between Karl Johans gate, the National Theatre and the Parliament lies Winter Wonderland, with stalls, a Ferris wheel and a skating rink in Spikersuppa. On the first two weekends of December the Norsk Folkemuseum on Bygdøy hosts one of the country’s most traditional Christmas markets, with more than a hundred stalls among the old houses. Adults pay entry, children go free. Read more in our guide to Christmas markets in Oslo.
Grand Hotel: right by Spikersuppa
The historic 1874 hotel on Karl Johans gate has an indoor pool and a roof terrace and is where the Nobel Peace Prize laureates stay in Oslo.
Bergen: Festplassen and Gingerbread Town
Bergen’s Christmas market is on Festplassen by Lille Lungegårdsvann, with stalls, a Ferris wheel and mulled wine. Combine it with Pepperkakebyen, the world’s largest gingerbread town, built by the city’s children every year. Read more in our guide to Bergen Christmas Market.
Hotel Norge by Scandic: by Festplassen
Bergen’s classic hotel from 1885 sits by Festplassen and Ole Bulls plass, a short walk from Torgallmenningen and the Christmas market.
Check availability and prices at Hotel Norge by Scandic
Røros: the Christmas market in the mining town
In the old mining town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the centre becomes a Christmas street with torches, horse and sleigh and stalls selling local food and crafts. The market lasts only four days, so book your hotel early.
Dates, what’s on and the hotels closest to the stalls: Røros Christmas market 2026.
Bergstadens Hotel: in the centre
A traditional hotel in the heart of the old mining town, with a restaurant and bar, just minutes on foot from the market in the historic streets.
Check availability and prices at Bergstadens Hotel
Trondheim: Torvet
When the December dark settles over Trondheim, Torvet fills with stalls, lavvo tents, food and concerts. The market runs for much of December.
Britannia Hotel: luxury in the centre
Trondheim’s 1897 luxury hotel has been fully renovated, with the Palm Garden, a spa and several restaurants in the city centre near Torvet.
Our recommendation
Britannia Hotel: by the Christmas market on Torvet
Britannia Hotel in Trondheim dates from 1897 and has been completely renovated. It stands in the city centre, a short walk from the Christmas market on Torvet, so you can go back and forth between the stalls and your room several times a day. Palmehaven is the hotel's famous glass hall, and the spa is welcome after a cold day outdoors. With several restaurants in the building, you can have Christmas dinner without heading back out into the cold.
What Picolo would choose
What Picolo would choose: Grand Hotel in Oslo for Christmas in Winterland at Spikersuppa, Hotel Norge by Scandic for the market on Festplassen in Bergen, Bergstadens Hotel for Røros, and Britannia for Trondheim.
Why: Grand Hotel is on Karl Johans gate, right by Spikersuppa, and has an indoor pool. Hotel Norge is on Festplassen, where Bergen's Christmas market stands. Bergstadens Hotel is in the centre of Røros, a few minutes from the market. Britannia is Trondheim's luxury hotel, with Palmehaven and a spa. Choose the city by how you travel: Bergen and Trondheim suit a weekend by air, while Røros is easiest by train.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas markets in Norway
When is the Oslo Christmas market in 2026?
Jul i Vinterland in Spikersuppa runs from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The Norsk Folkemuseum market is on 5 to 6 and 12 to 13 December.
When is the Bergen Christmas market in 2026?
From 20 November to 22 December 2026 on Festplassen.
When is the Røros Christmas market in 2026?
From 3 to 6 December 2026.
Which Christmas market in Norway is best?
Røros for atmosphere and snow, the Folk Museum for tradition and Winter Wonderland for the whole family.
When should you book a hotel for the Christmas markets in Norway?
Book early for Friday and Saturday nights. From mid-November, Norwegian companies hold their Christmas parties, and hotels in the centre of Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim fill up at weekends. Sunday to Thursday is quieter and often easier to book, and many rates on Hotels.com can be cancelled free of charge.
Sources
Dates, opening hours and programmes are on VisitOSLO, Visit Bergen, Visit Trondheim and Destinasjon Røros. Public transport timetables are on Entur, and the weather forecast is from Yr. Room types, facilities and guest ratings come from Hotels.com and the hotels' own websites, last checked in November 2026. The comparisons and the picks in "What Picolo would choose" are Picolo's own.
Merry Christmas
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