Last updated: December 01, 2024
The Christmas spirit has arrived in Porsgrunn! Our guide takes you through all the festive events that characterize our city during this holiday season, both for residents and visitors who wish to experience the joys of Christmas.
From the historic square by the Town Hall to the atmospheric Storgata, Porsgrunn offers traditional Christmas markets and cultural experiences. The city's well-known porcelain traditions are highlighted through exhibitions at the Porcelain Museum, while the downtown merchants create an inviting atmosphere with Christmas-decorated shop windows and local specialties.
Contact information and details below.
Local products and gifts
Welcome to this year's Christmas market at Rådhusplassen in Brevik, where you can find a wide variety of local products and gifts.
Where: Porsgrunn | More Info: Christmas Market in Porsgrunn
Concert with Karl Holte Aarø in Sannidal church.
Karl Holte Aarø and his musicians perform concerts in Sannidal church with a unique and warm Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Kragerø | More Info: Shining Christmas Time with Karl Holte Aarø
Abid Raja will sign books after the event.
Abid Raja will visit the library in Kragerø to discuss his book Vår ære og vår frykt. The book starts where Min skyld sluttet and highlights several aspects of one of our biggest societal challenges. The event is free and includes light refreshments.
Where: Kragerø | More Info: Abid Raja comes to the Library in Kragerø
Traditional Christmas menu with local dishes.
The Christmas dinner at Jonas B. Gundersen offers a traditional Christmas menu with dishes like Christmas platter, lamb ribs, creamed potatoes, and almond cake.
Where: Porsgrunn | More Info: Christmas Dinner in Porsgrunn
Extremely local and cultural experiences during an informal quiz.
The cultural walking stick and Kragerø library invite to an exclusive city walk with Thomas Bakkerud from Kultur-kameratene. After the walk, we gather in Meierigalleriet at the library for an informal quiz related to what Thomas has told.
Where: Kragerø | More Info: City Hike and Quiz in Kragerø
Discussion of the Olive Kitteridge series
The book club at the Kragerø library meets again to discuss "Olive, Again" by Elizabeth Strout. The book follows Olive Kitteridge through the changes in her life.
Where: Kragerø | More Info: Literature Circle at the Library in Kragerø