Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the complete Christmas guide for Grimstad! Here you'll find an overview of all festive events and activities filling the city's streets and squares throughout December.
From the atmospheric pedestrian street to the historic square by Grimstad Church, the city offers a range of traditional Christmas experiences. The Christmas market at Bietorvet attracts visitors with local handicrafts and food, while light installations along the harbor promenade create a warm atmosphere in the winter darkness. In the center, you can experience everything from traditional Norwegian Christmas music to exhibitions telling the city's Christmas stories.
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Grimstad Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Ibsen and Hamsun Days
Ibsen og Hamsundagene is a literature festival celebrating the lives and works of Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun. The festival offers a variety of activities, including theater performances, movie screenings, literary seminars, and debates.
Short Film Festival
The 48th Norwegian Short Film Festival is an essential platform for both emerging and established filmmakers. The festival offers a wide variety of Norwegian and international short films and documentaries, as well as Norwegian music videos. It is also an Academy Award qualifying festival in the categories of Norwegian short films, international short films, and documentaries.