What will the Advent markets in Norway be like this year? All the info in one place!
Christmas Markets in Oslo
The capital of Norway hosts markets that are widely considered to be some of the most beautiful not only in Norway, but in the whole of Scandinavia. You can find them on the square in front of the famous city hall.
The Christmas markets in Oslo are a unique blend of scents, tastes and music. It will enchant all your senses, and you can also buy truly unique Christmas gifts there, including the popular sweaters with a Norwegian pattern.
There are countless Christmas specialties worth trying, from glazed apples to special Christmas porridge. There are also many attractions for young and old, including a Ferris wheel, a carousel, an ice rink and various Christmas workshops.
It’s a short drive from Oslo to the city famous for its ski jump and hosting of the Winter Olympics – the Advent markets in Lillehammer take place in the unique setting of a historic open-air museum.
Christmas markets in Bergen
This city, which is often visited by tourists, has been an important port and trading center since the Middle Ages, and for a while it was even the capital of all of Norway. Today, the picturesque district called Bryggen, symbolized by the colorful wooden houses on the waterfront, is a testament to this glorious past. The Christmas markets in Bergen offer an interesting opportunity to get to know this unique place better.
The center of the Advent markets is Festplassen Square, where there are many stalls offering Norwegian handicrafts and traditional snacks. By the way, a popular sweet in Bergen are honey gingerbread. You can also visit Pepperkakebyen, the largest gingerbread town in the world.
Christmas markets in Tromsø
If you want to combine a visit to the Norwegian Advent markets with viewing the Northern Lights, then head to the Christmas markets in Tromsø. The city, located 350 km north of the Arctic Circle, is the largest Arctic city in Scandinavia.
The Advent markets, which are scattered in various places in the city center, have a unique atmosphere of Lapland, which is reflected in the goods offered by the local stalls. Incidentally, the Northern Lights are not the only unforgettable experience that you can experience here in the winter months. The pre-Christmas period is also ideal for whale watching.