Illustration of neighbours chatting with cocoa in a community hall decorated with paper chains and wrapped gifts (Guided Tour: Christmas Preparations and Traditions)
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Guided Tour: Christmas Preparations and Traditions

Step back to a busy Christmas Eve morning with an open guided tour through the open-air museum. Visitors explore three different historic houses to discover how Christmas preparations varied across different time periods, social classes, and village and city life. The experience examines Norway's 1,000-year celebration history, from evolving festive foods and decorations to traditions both familiar and foreign.

Nov 24 – Dec 31, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

The guided tour is included in the admission ticket.

Hours

13.00.

Location

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Norsk Folkemuseum · Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy, 0287 Oslo, Norway, Oslo Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

History and cultural tradition enthusiasts

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Meet at The Square, the tour’s stated gathering point, so you can join the guide without searching across the open-air museum.
  • Use a regular museum admission ticket; the guided tour is included, so no separate tour ticket is needed.
  • Choose a non-Monday date when selecting a tour, because the listed schedule says tours do not run on Mondays.
  • Arrive before the scheduled 13:00 start to find The Square and be ready to leave with the group.
  • Prepare for walking between open-air museum houses and dress for outdoor conditions, since the visit moves through the open-air museum.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will the guided tour explore?

The tour visits three historic houses to compare Christmas preparations in different periods, social classes, and village and city settings.

Is the tour suitable for English speakers?

Yes. Tours are held in Norwegian and English.

Is the tour included with museum admission?

Yes, the guided tour is included in the museum admission ticket.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at The Square.

What Christmas traditions are covered?

The tour looks at how food, decorations and Christmas customs have changed in Norway from the Middle Ages to the present.

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