Christmas holiday
Planing a Christmas break in Norway? Find out how we Norwegians celebrate Christmas! Read more about what traditions we have, which destinations to visit, and how to get the best Christmas experience in Norway!
Want to know more about Christmas in Norway?
We Norwegians really know how to celebrate Christmas! All over Norway you will find fairytale destinations to celebrate Christmas. We have our own traditions and quirks, and mostly snow to perfectly set the tone for the festive season!
Top Winter Activities
Find the ultimate winter adventures in Norway. Join exciting experiences like dog sledding, whale watching, and snowmobile tours.
Experience Norway in a Nutshell® - winter tour
Explore the very best of Norway — in winter. See the stunning UNESCO-listed fjords in unique blue winter light, lined with snow-capped mountain peaks covered in snow! Visit traditional villages (without the summer crowds), where it's well worth spending an extra night. Experience historic and scenic railway journeys through beautiful scenery, and more.
Highlights
- Incredible Nordic winter scenery
- A fjord cruise on the magnificent Nærøyfjord
- The scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
- The quaint villages of Flåm and Gudvangen
- Start in Oslo, Bergen, Voss, Geilo, or Flåm
Experience Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ - winter tour
Enjoy a fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, the second longest fjord in the world. You will also experience the special Norwegian winter landscape on the scenic Flåmsbana and the famous Bergen Railway. This 2 day tour requires an overnight stay in the charming fjordvillage Sogndal. Don’t miss the majestic mountains covered in snow as you journey through the quiet and peaceful Nordic winter.
Highlights
- A cruise on the amazing Sognefjord
- Visit Flåm and Balestrand, two traditional villages right by the fjord
- A journey on the scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
- Start in Oslo, Bergen, or Voss