Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the joy of Christmas in Hamar with our comprehensive guide. We have gathered everything you need to know about the city's Christmas events, whether you're a resident or visitor to this historic inland city.
From the atmospheric Christmas market at Stortorget to the traditional concerts in Hamar Cathedral, the city offers a wide range of winter activities. Along Strandgateparken and around Østre Torg, you'll find Christmas-decorated shops and cafes, while Ankerskogen offers indoor activities for the whole family. Nearby, the Hedmark Museum showcases historical Christmas traditions.
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Hamar Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Maihaugen
- What to Expect
- Christmas-decorated houses from the Middle Ages to our time.
- Description
- Maihaugen's Christmas Market is a cozy and historical place where you can experience how Christmas was celebrated in different eras. You'll find sales booths with handicraft and homecraft products, enticing food, and other Christmas items.
- Where
- Lillehammer | More Info : Christmas Market at Maihaugen
Winter Wonderland in Lillehammer
- What to Expect
- Unique small cafes and restaurants with a Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- Lillehammer's Christmas market is a charming shopping area with old wooden houses and lit up with garlands, Christmas trees, and decorated shop windows. You can find specialty stores, chain stores, galleries, and museum experiences. There are also several unique small cafes in hidden side streets and restaurants serving food for both young and old.
- Where
- Lillehammer | More Info : Winter Wonderland in Lillehammer
Hamar Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Brunch in Hamar
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas food in cozy surroundings.
- Description
- Frich’s Hotel Hamar invites to an unforgettable Christmas brunch with traditional dishes and a cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Hamar | More Info : Christmas Brunch in Hamar
Christmas Market at Hadeland Glassverk
- What to Expect
- A cozy Christmas show with beautiful costumes and a cozy Christmas scene.
- Description
- Welcome to a festive Christmas play at Hadeland Glassverk The warm and traditional Christmas show "Jul med Prøysen" features some of Alf Prøysen's magical song and text material written around Christmas and Christmas traditions. The show lasts approximately 40 minutes and is suitable for children from 3 years old and up. With beautiful costumes and a cozy Christmas scene, there will be singing and music that awakens old Christmas memories in adults and creates new valuable Christmas memories for the young.
- Where
- Jevnaker | More Info : Christmas Market at Hadeland Glassverk