The Oslo Christmas market everyone means is Jul i Vinterland, and in 2026 it opens on 7 November on Spikersuppa, the long square on Karl Johans gate between the Parliament and the National Theatre. It stays open every day until 3 January 2027, except Christmas Eve, and entry is free.
Here you’ll find the 2026 dates, what’s on at the market, a few smaller markets worth the trip, what to eat, and where to leave your luggage while you look around.
Oslo Christmas Market 2026 at a Glance
| Name | Jul i Vinterland |
| Dates | 7 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 (closed 24 December) |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 12:00–20:00, Fri 12:00–21:00, Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00; 23 Dec 11:00–19:00; 25–30 Dec and 1–2 Jan 11:00–20:00; 31 Dec 11:00–18:00; 3 Jan 11:00–17:00 |
| Location | Spikersuppa, Karl Johans gate 41B, Oslo city centre |
| Entry | Free (rides and skating rental cost extra) |
| Nearest station | Stortinget metro, or a 10-minute walk from Oslo Central Station |
Jul i Vinterland at Spikersuppa
Jul i Vinterland (“Christmas in Winterland”) fills Spikersuppa with wooden stalls selling gifts, clothing, toys and food. According to VisitOslo, it’s the only Christmas market in central Oslo that’s open every day of the week, which makes it the easy choice if you’re only in town for a day or two.
Families come for the rides. There are carousels and a Ferris wheel called Reisen til Julestjernen (“the journey to the Christmas star”), and there’s a free programme of Christmas activities, theatre and concerts. In winter the pond in Spikersuppa becomes an outdoor ice rink. In past seasons it has usually opened around the end of November, depending on the weather.
Check the Jul i Vinterland website for the 2026 opening hours and the stage programme before you go. Evenings are busiest. If you want quieter browsing, go on a weekday before 16:00, although it’s already dark by then in December.
Other Oslo Christmas Market Options
Most of Oslo’s other Christmas markets only run on weekends in November and December, so plan around those if you want more than one.
- Norsk Folkemuseum on Bygdøy holds a traditional Christmas market among the old wooden buildings of its open-air museum, usually over weekends in early December. It’s ticketed, so check the museum’s site for 2026 dates and prices in NOK.
- Hadeland Glassverk, a historic glassworks about an hour north of Oslo, starts its Christmas season at the end of October and is a good day trip if you like handmade glass and crafts.
- Bærums Verk, an old ironworks village just west of the city, has small shops and Christmas events in its historic streets.
VisitOslo’s Christmas calendar lists the weekend markets as their dates are confirmed.
Food and Drink
The stalls at Spikersuppa mix Norwegian Christmas snacks with street food from all over, including doughnuts, crêpes, and Indian and Mexican dishes. For something local, look for these:
- Gløgg, hot spiced wine or juice with raisins and almonds
- Heart-shaped waffles with jam and sour cream, or with brown cheese
- Pepperkaker, thin gingerbread biscuits
- Grilled sausages wrapped in a potato lompe
Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) and Norway is close to cashless, so a card or phone payment works almost everywhere. Oslo is expensive, so budget a bit more for food and drinks than you would at a German market.
Getting There
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen, the Flytoget airport train reaches Oslo Central Station in about 20 minutes. From the station, walk up Karl Johans gate, the main pedestrian street, and you’ll reach Spikersuppa in about 10 minutes. Stortinget metro station is right next to the market if you’re coming from elsewhere in the city.
December days in Oslo are short, with about six hours of daylight around the solstice, and temperatures are often below freezing. Wear warm layers and shoes with good grip, because the pavements get icy.
Luggage Storage Near the Oslo Christmas Market
Arriving on a morning flight, or checking out before an evening train? Radical Storage partners with shops and hotels in central Oslo, so you can find luggage storage near Spikersuppa and spend the day at the market without dragging a suitcase down Karl Johans gate.
Booking takes a minute online. Each bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free, and travellers rate the service 4.8/5. With 16.5K+ locations in 2.3K+ cities, you can use it on the rest of your Nordic trip too.
Oslo Christmas Market FAQ
Jul i Vinterland at Spikersuppa runs from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. It is closed on 24 December.
Yes, entry to the market and its Christmas activities is free. You pay for food, rides and skate rental.
Yes. The pond in Spikersuppa turns into an outdoor ice rink each winter. In past seasons it has usually opened around the end of November, depending on the weather.
Rarely. Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK), and almost every stall takes cards and mobile payments.
Radical Storage has partner locations in central Oslo near Karl Johans gate and Oslo Central Station. Book online, drop your bags and collect them later. Each bag is protected up to €10,000 and cancellation is free.
Take the Flytoget airport train to Oslo Central Station (about 20 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes up Karl Johans gate.