Oslo has one large Christmas market that is open every day, and a handful of weekend markets. Jul i Vinterland in Spikersuppa runs from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, and entry is free. For handmade gifts, plan around 5–6 or 12–13 December, when Norsk Folkemuseum and Vippa hold their markets on the same weekends.
We live in Oslo and checked every date and price below in late October 2026. One popular market venue, SALT on Langkaia, has been closed since June. We explain what that means further down.
Oslo Christmas markets 2026 at a glance
| Market | Dates 2026 | Hours | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul i Vinterland, Spikersuppa | 7 Nov – 3 Jan 2027, daily (closed 24 Dec) | Mon–Thu 12–20, Fri 12–21, Sat 10–21, Sun 10–20 | Free |
| Norsk Folkemuseum Christmas fair | 5–6 and 12–13 Dec | 10–16 | Adults NOK 200, under 18 free |
| Vippa Christmas market | 5–6 and 12–13 Dec | 12–16 | Free |
| Grefsenkollen | Sundays 29 Nov, 6 and 13 Dec | Not published | Free |
| Bærums Verk | 21 Nov – 24 Dec | See below | Free |
| Hadeland Glassverk | Christmas season under way | See hadeland.com | See hadeland.com |
Jul i Vinterland, Spikersuppa
This is the market most visitors mean when they say “the Oslo Christmas market”. It fills Spikersuppa along Karl Johans gate, between the Parliament and the National Theatre. The address is Karl Johans gate 41B.
Regular hours are Monday to Thursday 12–20, Friday 12–21, Saturday 10–21 and Sunday 10–20. Over the holidays it opens 11–19 on 23 December and closes on 24 December. It is open 11–20 from 25 to 30 December, 11–18 on New Year’s Eve, 11–20 on 1–2 January and 11–17 on 3 January.
Entry is free. You pay for rides, food and drink. The ferris wheel, “Reisen til Julestjernen”, is 40 metres tall and gives you a view down Karl Johan.The free skating rink in Spikersuppa opens on Saturday 28 November at 17:00. Skate rental is behind the ferris wheel.
Our verdict: Busy, commercial and right in the centre. Go on a weekday afternoon for space, or after dark for the lights.
Norsk Folkemuseum Christmas fair
This is the market we take our own guests to. The open-air museum at Bygdøy fills its old farmhouses and town streets with over 100 stalls. The fair runs on 5–6 and 12–13 December 2026, 10–16.
Adults pay NOK 200. Children and teens up to 17 get in free, and students, seniors and Oslo Pass holders get a discount. The museum recommends two to three hours.
Look for fresh lefse baked in the old kitchen houses from Numedal and Telemark. Christmas porridge is served at Santa’s farmstead, and there is a heated lavvo at Karterud for cold hands. A horse and carriage ride costs NOK 50 and runs 10:30–15:30.
Timing matters here. Gol stave church is open only 13:30–13:50 on fair days. Folk dancing starts at 12:30 and 14:00, and Santa appears at 15:30. Everything is in English except the talks, children’s theatre and the Advent gathering.
Getting there: The museum has no parking. A free shuttle runs from Skøyen station, and bus 30 runs extra departures every five minutes from Jernbanetorget. The Bygdøy ferry from City Hall to Dronningen takes 15 minutes and leaves every 20 minutes.
Our verdict: The best market in Oslo for atmosphere and real crafts. Arrive at 10 to beat the crowds.
Vippa Christmas market
Vippa is a food hall on the tip of Vippetangen, a short walk from the Opera House. Its Christmas market runs on 5–6 and 12–13 December, 12–16, at Akershusstranda 25. Entry is free.
The regular food hall is open Thursday to Saturday 12–22 and Sunday 12–21. It is closed Monday to Wednesday, so don’t plan a weekday lunch there.
Our verdict: Small, relaxed and good for lunch with a fjord view. Combine it with Folkemuseum on the same day.
Grefsenkollen
Grefsenkollen is a hilltop restaurant with a view over the whole city. It holds a Christmas market on Sundays 29 November, 6 December and 13 December, at Grefsenkollveien 100. Entry is free.
Expect fire pits, stick bread, mulled wine and waffles. You can book tables and fire pits in advance.
Our verdict: The most Norwegian Sunday outing on this list. Dress for wind.
What happened to Oslos Supermarked at SALT?
Oslos Supermarked, a design and craft market, is still advertised at SALT on Langkaia for 5–6 and 12–13 December. The organiser lists 11–16, NOK 49 entry and 80 makers.
The problem is the venue. Oslo’s planning authority closed SALT on 26 June 2026. Local press reported it still closed on 30 September, and the SALT sauna was listed as “closed until further notice”.
Confirm the venue with oslossupermarked.com before you go. We have left it out of our plans until it is confirmed.
Worth a day trip: Bærums Verk and Hadeland Glassverk
Bærums Verk is an old ironworks village west of Oslo, with shops in preserved wooden houses. Its Christmas season runs from 21 November to 24 December 2026, and the tree is lit on Saturday 21 November. The centre lists weekdays 10–20, Saturdays 10–18 and Sundays 12–18. The shops in Verksgata keep shorter hours.
Take bus 150 from Oslo bus terminal or Bekkestua. From Sandvika, take bus 210A or 210B.
Hadeland Glassverk is about an hour from Oslo. Its Christmas season opened with a light festival on 24 October 2026, and there is a new Christmas market in a tent. On weekends until week 51, you can blow your own glass bauble. See hadeland.com for tent hours, bauble prices and public transport.
Our verdict: Bærums Verk is the easy half-day by bus. Hadeland is a full day and works best by car.
What to buy at Oslo Christmas markets
Buy things that survive a suitcase. Our shortlist:
- Hadeland glass: the glass bullfinch is a classic Norwegian tree ornament.
- Wool: mittens, hats and socks from Norwegian makers.
- Dried reindeer or elk meat: vacuum-packed versions travel best. Check your home country’s customs rules for meat.
- Cloudberry jam: the Nordic berry most visitors have never tasted.
See our guide to Norwegian wool sweaters before you buy knitwear, and traditional Norwegian food for what to eat while you shop.
Tickets and getting around
A single Ruter ticket for zone 1 costs NOK 46 for adults. Buy it in the Ruter app. It costs NOK 20 more if you buy it on board.
For Jul i Vinterland, take the metro to Nationaltheatret or Stortinget. Trams 11, 12 and 13 stop at Øvre Slottsgate and Nationaltheatret. From Oslo Central Station, it is a 10–15 minute walk.
The Bygdøy ferry does not take Ruter tickets, but bus 30 does. If you only have Ruter tickets, take the bus to Folkemuseum.
Our one-day market plan for 5 or 12 December
This is the plan we give friends, now that SALT is uncertain:
- 10:00 – Norsk Folkemuseum. Eat lefse early, and be at the stave church at 13:30 if you want to go inside.
- Around 13:45 – Ferry from Dronningen to City Hall, 15 minutes.
- 14:15 – Walk to Vippa for the last two hours of its market.
- After dark – Jul i Vinterland until 21:00 on Saturdays.
Our verdict on Oslo’s Christmas markets
- Jul i Vinterland: Fine for an evening stroll. Not where to buy gifts.
- Norsk Folkemuseum: The one to choose if you only have one day.
- Vippa: A good lunch stop, nothing more.
- Grefsenkollen: Worth it for the view and the fire pits.
- Bærums Verk: Easy by bus and calmer than the city.
More ideas for your trip are in our Oslo guide and our list of things to do in Oslo. Norwegian readers can use our Norwegian-reader version.
Jul i Vinterland is free and open daily from 7 November 2026. Take tram 11, 12 or 13 to Nationaltheatret.