Christmas Around the Sognefjord
Experience the traditional Christmas markets in the small fjord villages.
Take a break from the Christmas hustle and visit the Sognefjord for a pre-Christmas trip. Feel the Christmas spirit at the markets with friends and family. Go shopping for Christmas presents, enjoy locally sourced, delicious traditional food, and feel the amazing atmosphere. Children with rosy cheeks, locally crafted hand-knitted goods, cured sausages, woodwork, and painted glass decorations adorn the street in small stalls.
ViteMeir Kaupanger
Gingerbread Village: November 18 – December 31
From late November through December, you can enjoy a stroll through the Christmas tree forest and visit the gingerbread village located on the 3rd floor of the exhibition at ViteMeir.
Fjærland
Christmas market: November 24-26
There will be a variety of sales stalls, open shops, an accessible sauna, presentations, cozy cafés, possibly a visit from Santa Claus, and other delightful surprises.
Lærdal
Christmas Market: November 25
Take a stroll through the historic wooden houses in Old Lærdalsøyri, savor local delicacies, and let the Christmas spirit envelop you. Explore one of Norway´s oldest market with origins dating back to medieval times.
For accommodation options:
Sogndal
Holiday festivities: December 2
There will be activities throughout the day at the venue. A charming market with sales stalls and movie screenings for the entire family. Perhaps Santa Claus will make an appearance? Join us with your family and embrace the festive holiday atmosphere.
Marifjøra
Christmas Market: December 2
Marifjøra Vel will be hosting a café, serving mulled wine, coffee, and delightful cakes. We offer a heated café tent with tables and chairs, allowing you to fully embrace the festive ambiance. .
Open from 11 AM to 4 PM
Kaupanger
Pre-Christmas Evening at Sogn Folkemuseum: December 4
Bring your friends and family and discover the true Christmas spirit with us. In the evening darkness, we gather at the museum for a pleasant holiday atmosphere, offering traditional Christmas porridge, coffee, and cakes.
Time: 3 PM to 6 PM
Odelsgut at Fimreite
Christmas at Haug Gard: December 9
Odelsgut will be selling delicious pancakes, buns, cakes, and warm drinks to get you in the perfect Christmas mood. In our farm shop, you can discover honey, juice, cider and other delightful treats – ideal as Christmas presents for your loved ones.
For the little ones, Odelsgut hosts a Christmas workshop where children can have fun creating Christmas cards and other decorations.
How about Christmas parties around Sognefjorden?
Gather your friends, colleagues, or family for Christmas celebrations around the Sognefjord.
Traditions Along Sognefjorden
Several hotels along Sognefjorden remain open in December, serving exquisite dishes made from Norwegian local ingredients. Let tranquility settle in and savor a delightful Christmas dinner.
Among other places, you can book this year´s Christmas dinners here:
Activities in December
Looking to do something in Flåm?
In Flåm, the Christmas lights are lit at the end of November, and the activity providers are ready to take you on an adventure.
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