Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the joy of Christmas in Tromsø! Our guide takes you on a journey through the city's festive events and traditions. From residents to visitors, we help you catch all the wonderful things the Christmas season has to offer.
In the center of Tromsø, you'll find the atmospheric Christmas market at Stortorget, surrounded by historic buildings and the iconic Arctic Cathedral in the background. The city streets are adorned with Christmas lights and decorations, while the Cathedral and Ølhallen offer traditional concerts and cultural events. From Mathallen you can enjoy local Christmas specialties, and along the harbor promenade you'll find craft stalls and winter activities.
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Tromso Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tromsø Christmas Markets
The Christmas market in Tromsø features 28 sales stalls offering art, design, knitting, gift products, nostalgic Christmas decorations, and second-hand items. You will also find various crafts, ceramics, and homemade goods.
Christmas Market at Stortorget
The Christmas market on Stortorget in Tromsø is an 11-day market offering a wide variety of Christmas gifts and local products.
Christmas Market at Prostneset
The Julemarked ved Prostneset is a large market with around 28 sales stalls every day for 24 days. Here you will find a wide selection of art, design, knitting, gift products, nostalgic Christmas decorations and reuse, crafts, ceramics, pastries, and other home-made goods.
Tromso Other Holiday Activities
Reindeer Farm Visit
Visit the Reindeer Farm in Tromsø to experience authentic Sami culture and traditions. Join a memorable reindeer sledding tour and enjoy traditional Sami food in a gamme. Listen to stories and tales around the campfire.
New Year's Eve Celebration in Tromsø
Heidi and Anton invite you to a night filled with confetti and good vibes at Heidi's Bier Bar in Tromsø. Celebrate New Year's Eve with others and step into the new year with a positive and festive atmosphere.
Fjellheisen Cable Car
Fjellheisen Cable Car is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in Tromsø. It takes you up the mountain to offer spectacular views of the city and mountains.
Sami Herding Culture Experience
This unique experience involves feeding a herd of 200 reindeer and learning about Sami culture. You will also participate in a short reindeer sledding tour and warm up with traditional Sami food and coffee in a lavvu.
Northern Lights Tours
Cross the fjords of Tromsø on a silent and electric boat tour where you can enjoy a local dinner with modern Norwegian dishes.