Christmas in Oslo: Festivities around Oslo City
If you’re looking for a winter wonderland this holiday season, look no further than Oslo, Norway. The city is blanketed in snow and comes alive with Christmas cheer. From festive markets and twinkling lights to ice skating and sledding, there’s plenty of holiday fun.
One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit while visiting Oslo is going to the Christmas Winterland (Jul i Vinterland). You will surely be mesmerized by the high Christmas spirit at Jul vinterland at Spikersuppa.
From market stools selling handmade Christmas items to favorite Christmas sweets like chocolate-coated apples, waffles, and of course, all-time favorite churros dipped in a hot choco or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, ah, tastes so good!
And if you are freezing because of the cold winter breeze, then sit in one of the many bonfires in the area. Grab your favorite hotdog and buns and warm yourself with a cup of coffee or the locals’ favorite Christmas drink called gløgg while sitting around the bonfire. Sounds cozy right? It’s actually my favorite and most awaited Christmas festivity!
Just a tip, bring your own mallows and sticks and grill them on the bonfire, just like what I and my kids did, your kids will enjoy it too.
Oslo’s Christmas markets are some of the season’s highlights, with stalls selling everything from traditional Norwegian gifts and crafts to delicious foods and drinks. Make sure to try the gingerbread and gløgg (mulled wine).
Try riding the all-time favorite carousel and the Ferris wheel and make it a truly magical experience for you and your family, especially the kids.
And by the way, you can bring your own skating shoes and glide through the skating rink. The fountain that used to be a dashing sprinkle of water during the hot weather will turn into a skating rink during the winter. There are also other public rinks set up around the city like outside the shopping centers.
Other holiday markets are also available in different parks and museums like Folkemuseet (The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History), the Botanical garden, the Farmers Christmas Market at Majorstuen, and many more. You can check the Christmas market activities of these various places by checking their respective websites.
Just strolling along Karl Johan street gives you the feeling of Christmas. The street is decorated with beautiful Christmas lights. If you want to feel more about it, then stroll in the afternoon or nighttime when the lights are much more visible.
Oslo city is very much alive and in a high Christmas spirit during the holidays. It might be difficult for you to find a gift because almost every boutique offers calendar gifts, package gifts, and other holiday discounts. Christmas is also for shopping after all!
The city is decorated with stunning Christmas lights so go ahead and wander!
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