Christmas in Norway is the holiday equivalent to a warming cup of cocoa. It’s a magical time of the year to visit the country, with Arctic adventures galore – think snowmobiling, ice fishing on frozen lakes and dog sledding through snow-dusted forests. If you’re after a peaceful Christmas in Norway, hunker down in a cosy hotel in Bergen; home to a magical Christmas market and the world’s largest gingerbread town, or head to Oslo for restaurants that glow under twinkly lights, ice skating rinks, Christmas concerts, and theatre shows. If you’ve got children in tow, don’t miss the chance to go hunting for the Northern Lights, or strap on a pair of snowshoes to hike through snowy forests, before warming up with a hearty lunch around a crackling fire.

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Norway Testimonials

9 reviews
4.5 / 5
"Emily was incredibly helpful in suggesting an itinerary which met our needs and sorted everything out. She was also brilliant when I had to query our options to rebook (due to a family medical emergency). Thankfully, we didn't need to do this in the end, but Emily's assistance during a tricky time was much appreciated. Everything was great, too many great moments to mention. Good of the team to arrange for the Northern Lights to appear though!"
Robin - Surrey
Published on 24th February 2025
"Our consultant was fantastic to deal with - always extremely friendly, always listened and wanted to get it right for us. Communication was always excellent with the Concierge, too. The trip worked really well. We loved all the different hotels we stayed in and the absolute highlight of the trip was Svalbard."
Alison - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"We loved the trip. Norway is so beautiful, the hotels were full of character, the food was great and we did some really fun activities. Our teenage children loved the activities, with canyoning being a particular highlight. It also really helped that our consultant had just been there, as we spent just the right amount of time in each place. The app worked really well, and I liked the suggestions in the Dossiers."
Patrick - London
Published on 15th August 2024

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