Visit Olso's Wonderful Christmas Markets

Oslo in winter is so magical, and the city gets even more beautiful during Christmas. If you’re visiting Oslo around Christmas time, you have to check out the city's Christmas markets! Norwegians are extra good at decorating for the holidays because it’s so dark in Norway in December, and Norwegian handicrafts and baked goods are ideal for filling up cute Christmas market stalls.

The biggest Christmas market in Oslo is the “Christmas in Winterland,”, which is right next to Karl Johan street, in front of the Royal Palace. This Christmas market is the most like the Christmas markets you’ll see around Europe at this time of year, with lots of little stalls selling handicrafts, sweets, and hot drinks. There’s a lot to do here, including a Ferris wheel, a merry-go-round, and ice skating at the ice rink Spikersuppa. Since it is located right in the center of the city, you can easily stop by the market while doing some Christmas shopping.

Another Christmas market that is loved by many is the one that is a little bit off the main street, at Youngstorget. This is an indoor market (good for those cold, rainy days in Oslo) in heated lavvu-style tents. Visiting this market, you will get a sense of Olso's wonderful traditional culture through shops selling traditional Norwegian products, like reindeer skins, woolen sweaters, hats, slippers, and Christmas decorations. There are tons of other markets around Olso during Christmas time, so make sure to check them out while you're there!