Christmas markets · Oslo
Christmas Markets in Oslo 2026
Oslo's biggest family Christmas market is Jul i Vinterland in Spikersuppa, running from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 with free entry. The most traditional market is at the Norwegian Folk Museum on Bygdøy, with over 100 stalls on two weekends (5-6 and 12-13 December 2026). Smaller options are the design market at SALT, the handmade market at Sentralen and Jul på Bogstad.
5 markets · checked October 2026
- Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)2026: 7 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027Free entry every day; carousels, food and drink cost money.
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History Christmas Market (Norsk Folkemuseums julemarked)2026: 5-6 and 12-13 Dec 2026Museum ticket: adult 200 NOK, children 0-17 free (discount for OBOS members).
- Christmas Market by Oslo's Supermarked (SALT)2026: 5-6 and 12-13 Dec 202649 NOK entry (Vipps or card at the door); children under 18 and sauna guests free. Some workshops cost extra.
- Christmas Market at Sentralen (Handmade in Norway)Last season: 22-23 Nov 2025Free entry.
- Christmas at Bogstad (Jul på Bogstad)2026: 28-29 Nov 2026
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Christmas village
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Christmas village · Oslo
Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Christmas market in Spikersuppa between the National Theatre and the Parliament
- Ferris wheel, carousels and ice rink
- The talking elk and animated puppets
- Food from all over the world, bonfires and lights
What visitors sayGoogle 4.4 ★ · 1,139 reviews
Many love the atmosphere with bonfires, lights, animated puppets and a good choice of food; children enjoy the carousels and skating. Critics think it gets worse year by year: mostly food, mass-produced goods at inflated prices and poor toilets.
Oslo's big family Christmas market. Come for the atmosphere and activities, not for crafts. If you want handicrafts, choose the Folk Museum or Bærums Verk.
- 2026
- 7 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
- Cost
- Free entry every day; carousels, food and drink cost money.
Getting there and parking
- Metro to Nationaltheatret or Stortinget.
- Tram 11, 12 or 13 to Øvre Slottsgate or Nationaltheatret.
- From Oslo S about 10-15 minutes on foot along Karl Johans gate.
Worth knowing
- Weekdays are calmer.
- Dogs are welcome, but it is crowded, with loud music and a lot of noise from the carousels.
- Most stalls take contactless payment.
- Companion cards are accepted at the attractions.
- Closed 24 December.
Weekend market
IllustrationWeekend market · Oslo
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History Christmas Market (Norsk Folkemuseums julemarked)
A traditional Christmas market among the old houses at the open-air museum on Bygdøy: over 100 stalls, only two weekends before Christmas, with a ticket.
🧒 With kids✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Over 100 market stalls among old houses at the open-air museum
- Christmas-decorated houses and farmyards
- Folk dancing and pre-Christmas concerts
- Christmas food and Norwegian Christmas traditions
Oslo's most traditional Christmas market and a favorite of many locals. Only two weekends, so plan and come early in the day.
- 2026
- 5-6 and 12-13 Dec 2026
- Last season
- 6-7 and 13-14 Dec 2025
- Cost
- Museum ticket: adult 200 NOK, children 0-17 free (discount for OBOS members).
Getting there and parking
- Bus 30 "Bygdøy" from central Oslo to the Folkemuseet stop.
- Municipal pay parking outside the main entrance (limited); disabled parking 50 m from the entrance.
Worth knowing
- Open 10:00-16:00 on both market weekends.
- There was a limited number of tickets in 2025, so buy in advance.
- Very busy at weekends; locals recommend not driving out to Bygdøy.
IllustrationWeekend market · Oslo
Christmas Market by Oslo's Supermarked (SALT)
A different design and artists' market at SALT by the Opera: local artists, food trucks and over 25 free cultural events.
🎉 With friends✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Local artists, illustrators and designers
- Over 25 cultural events included in the ticket
- Food trucks and food stalls
- Sauna at SALT by the Opera
The edgiest Christmas market in Oslo: perfect for unique gifts from local makers.
- 2026
- 5-6 and 12-13 Dec 2026
- Last season
- 6-7 and 13-14 Dec 2025
- Cost
- 49 NOK entry (Vipps or card at the door); children under 18 and sauna guests free. Some workshops cost extra.
Getting there and parking
- Langkaia by the Opera, a short walk from Oslo S.
Worth knowing
- Open 11:00-16:00 both weekends.
- Wheelchair adapted, with its own pushchair parking.
IllustrationWeekend market · Oslo
Christmas Market at Sentralen (Handmade in Norway)
Up to 70 stalls with handmade art, design and crafts from local makers in the cultural house Sentralen.
🎉 With friends✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Up to 70 stalls with handmade art, design and crafts
- Local exhibitors only
- Inside the cultural house Sentralen in the centre
One of the best places in Oslo for handmade Christmas gifts: one weekend in late November, indoors and free.
- Last season
- 22-23 Nov 2025
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Sentralen is at Øvre Slottsgate 3 in central Oslo.
Worth knowing
- Open 12:00-17:00 both days.
Castle market
IllustrationCastle market · Oslo
Christmas at Bogstad (Jul på Bogstad)
A Christmas market at the manor Bogstad: market stalls, Christmas-decorated rooms, Christmas workshop, storytelling, fire pits and animals in the barn.
🧒 With kids✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Market stalls in the manor's farmyard
- Open Christmas museum and Christmas-decorated rooms
- Big Christmas workshop and storytelling
- Fire pits, Christmas porridge, gløgg and animals in the barn
What visitors say
The manor with its animals, park and café gets a lot of praise. About the Christmas market, one visitor complained about paying for a ticket (140 NOK in 2023) to stand in a queue in the courtyard without enough entertainment for the price.
A nice, old-fashioned alternative to the centre for families with children: one weekend with a Christmas workshop and rooms. Come early to avoid queues.
- 2026
- 28-29 Nov 2026
- Last season
- 29-30 Nov 2025
Worth knowing
- Open 11:00-16:00 both days (2025).