Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to the complete Christmas guide for Bergen! Here you'll find everything you need to know about the city's festive events and activities throughout the Christmas season, from traditional Christmas markets to cultural experiences.
From the historic Bryggen to the lively Torgallmenningen, Bergen offers numerous Christmas events. The city center transforms with atmospheric Christmas markets where local artisans display their goods. Festplassen hosts the traditional Christmas market, while Bergenhus Fortress provides a historic setting for winter activities. In the streets around Fløibanen and the Fish Market, you'll also find many seasonal activities.
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Bergen Holiday Light Displays
Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Impressive light installations throughout the city create a captivating atmosphere.
- Description
- A spectacular showcase of illuminations transforms the cityscape, drawing visitors to marvel at the creative light displays. Various locations feature unique themes and artistic installations, offering a vibrant atmosphere filled with joy. Food stalls and live entertainment enhance the experience, making it a gathering point for families and friends to celebrate the season.
- Where
- Bergen | More Info : Festival of Lights
Bergen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bergen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ferris wheel and carousels for children
- Description
- Bergen Julemarked is a large Christmas market at Festplassen in Bergen, featuring exhibitors with exciting Christmas gift tips and delicious treats. It includes the Ferris wheel, carousels for children, Christmas tree forest, and Varmestuen with a bar.
- Where
- Bergen | More Info : Bergen Christmas Market
Voss Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Local goods and food combined with activities.
- Description
- Voss Christmas Market is a festive and activity-rich event in Voss center with stalls, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and bonfires.
- Where
- Voss | More Info : Voss Christmas Market
Bergen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert at Ole Bull Scene
- What to Expect
- A mix of music, dance, and theater.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Ole Bull Scene is an exciting and entertaining autumn festival featuring a mix of music, dance, and theater.
- Where
- Bergen | More Info : Christmas Concert at Ole Bull Scene
Bergen Other Holiday Activities
Bergen Gingerbread Village
- What to Expect
- The world's largest gingerbread town
- Description
- Pepperkakebyen is a large gingerbread building in Bergen, featuring houses, cars, boats, and other structures made of gingerbread.
- Where
- Bergen | More Info : Bergen Gingerbread Village
St. George's Hospital Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Exhibition about Christmas preparations in the Middle Ages
- Description
- Jul i Middelalderen is an exhibition that takes you under the ground and into the fascinating stories of everyday life in the Middle Ages. The focus is on Christmas preparations such as brewing, baking, and washing.
- Where
- Bergen | More Info : St. George's Hospital Christmas Market
Voss Christmas Activities
- What to Expect
- Extreme activities and outdoor life on Voss.
- Description
- The Voss 2024 4H camp is an exciting event where participants can create lasting memories with both new and old 4H friends. The camp offers a variety of engaging activities, including extreme sports like skydiving and other outdoor activities.
- Where
- Voss | More Info : Voss Christmas Activities