Christmas week in Oslo 2026

The week of Christmas is known as a quiet time in Oslo. Luckily, there are still quite a few things to do and experience, both indoors and outdoors.

For your convenience and inspiration, we have gathered some info on open attractions, events and activities you can enjoy between Christmas Eve and New Year’s.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that all our info is correct. We recommend always checking the providers’ own websites for updates.

Open museums

Check the lists below to see which museums and attractions were open during Christmas 2025.

Museums make for a nice educational Christmas jaunt. We recommend checking out some of the season’s exhibition highlights in Oslo.

Note that their hours vary a bit: Some museums are only open 28-30 December, while others are open almost every day. Check individual opening hours here:

Opening hours of Oslo's museums during Christmas 2025 (.pdf)

Entertainment

If you are looking for some entertainment on stage, check out our suggestions for concerts and shows, or see our complete event calendar here. If you're after action-packed entertainment, head to Jordal Amfi for the annual ice hockey holiday match!

Restaurants

Check the list below to see which restaurants were open during Christmas 2025.

If you are heading to a performance or concert, it can be especially nice to round off the experience with a lovely restaurant meal.

Many places to eat in Oslo close or change their opening hours over the Christmas period. But don’t worry – we have an up-to-date overview of the opening hours for restaurants, bars and cafés during Christmas.

Opening hours of Oslo's restaurants, bars and cafés during Christmas 2025 (.pdf)

Outdoor gems and attractions

How about spending some time outdoors this Christmas? Oslo has many great outdoor gems and attractions to explore.

Take a walk along the Akerselva river, explore the picturesque streets of Damstredet and Telthusbakken or visit one of Oslo's many beautiful outdoor attractions:

Guided tours

Guided city walks are also a great way to get out and about. Let OsloWay bring you along for a walk through the city and experience the Norwegian Christmas spirit. Oslo Guidebureau takes you through the heart of Oslo where you'll learn about Akershus Fortress' history from the Middle Ages and onwards, and King Christian IV's foundation of the city.

The Oslofjord is a wonderful sight during winter. The Fjords, Trollcruise, Båtservice, and Brim Explorer offers sightseeing boat tours where you get to see several of the city's attractions from the seaside.

Perhaps you'd like to explore Oslo's vibrant urban art scene? Our interactive street art map guides you to the city's best murals and graffiti areas.

Christmas spirit in the city centre

Oslo's main Christmas market is open from 8 November to 4 January. Even if you're done with the Christmas shopping, the market offers great souvenirs, local delicacies, entertainment and fabulous views from its popular Ferris wheel.

You can also go skating at the Spikersuppa Skating Rink, located right in the middle of the market.

Winter activities

Oslo is the place where nature and city life meet, and that means great opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities in many forms.

If you want to stay downtown, some of Oslo's urban saunas remain open over the holidays. Book a private sauna at SALT, KOK Oslo or Oslo Sauna Association for a cleansing sauna session and a refreshing dip in the fjord (if you dare!)

If you'd like to take a jaunt out of the city centre, the metro takes you to Oslo’s vast forest areas in no time. Miles of ski tracks await you, and alpine slopes are plentiful as well. Skimore Oslo, the city's largest ski resort, is open throughout Christmas week!

Toboggan runs, skating rinks, nature tracks and frozen water appear both in the city and in the forests when the snow falls and temperatures get low enough. 

Here are some useful guides to winter activities in Oslo: