Christmas shopping in Oslo 2026
Are you looking for a gift for your nephew? A new outfit for New Year's? A foodie gift for the Christmas party hosts? A shopping spree in Oslo will do the trick!
Here you will find the December opening hours and information about the Christmas programme of some of Oslo's shopping centres.
Oslo welcomes you with Christmas-lit streets and a great selection of quality shops with generous opening hours.
Aker Brygge
At Aker Brygge you can wander in the Christmas decorated streets and enjoy food and beverages with a view of the Oslo fjord.
Byporten
Byporten is the perfect shopping centre if you need to get some Christmas shopping done on the go. Byporten is connected to the Oslo central station, Oslo S, and offers a wide variety of both shops and eateries.
Glasmagasinet
Do you want to make Christmas shopping an extra pleasant experience? Visit Oslo's oldest department store! Glasmagasinet offers special Christmas atmosphere and a wide selection of Christmas gifts, which last a long time.
In 2017, Glasmagasinet was completely renovated into the modern department store it is today. The old and venerable building is well looked after, and you are guaranteed to feel the Christmas spirit as soon as you walk through the heavy wooden doors.
Oslo City
Oslo City is the largest shopping centre in Oslo's city centre! Here you will find a wide variety of Christmas presents for the whole family, very close to all sorts of public transport.
Steen og Strøm
Come to Steen & Strøm for a magical Christmas experience. This historic and traditional department store does not only offer many opportunities for making great gifts, but also boasts an enchanted window exhibit!
Here you’ll also find the pop-up shop XMas Circus, offering a fantastic selection of Christmas decorations from all over the world. The shop opens a few months before Christmas and stays open throughout the festive season.
Storo Storsenter
Only 10-15 minutes away from the city centre, you'll find Storo Storsenter, a large and spacious shopping mall. The mall organises several activities throughout December, such as face painting for children. They also have late-night opening hours during the last week before Christmas.
Vikaterassen
In the pedestrian shopping street Vikaterassen, right in between the Royal Palace and Aker Brygge, you will find shops that are not to be found everywhere else in Oslo. Excellent service and quality are key at Vikaterassen, surrounded by iconic historic buildings and architecture. And when you're done with the shopping, why not go to Oslo Concert Hall or Vika Cinema and end the day with a cultural experience?
A day of shopping at an outlet right outside of Oslo!
Did you know that, on Saturdays and Sundays, you can catch an electric shuttle bus taking you from Oslo to Vestby, where you can shop at Norways' largest Outlet centre? You'll find famous brands discounted by up to 70%. This is your chance to make a bargain on Christmas presents! Kitchenware and interior design for the home body, winter gear and sportswear for the adventure-seeker, or clothing and accessories for the fashion savvy. You can find all of this at Oslo Fashion Outlet in Vestby.
Opening hours during Christmas and New Year's
Please note that shops close early on Christmas Eve and New year's Eve, and are not open on public holidays. On weekdays between Christmas and New Year's, i.e. 27–29 December, most shops have regular opening hours.
| ♦ Christmas Eve 24 Dec. |
Shops can stay open until 4 pm, but most close earlier |
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| ♦ New Year's Eve 31 Dec. |
Free opening hours, but most shops close early |
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| ♦ Public holidays 25-26 Dec., 1 Jan |
Closed |
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| ♦ 27-30 Dec. |
Free opening hours |