Hotels near Bergen Christmas Market on Festplassen

The Bergen Christmas market fills Festplassen, an open square on the edge of the Lille Lungegårdsvann lake, from 20 November to 22 December 2026, according to Visit Bergen. Wooden stalls sell Norwegian crafts, knitwear, Christmas decorations and festive food.

The market has a Ferris wheel and a carousel, and food stalls serve traditional dishes, from waffles and gingerbread to warming bowls of soup. Look out for persetorsk, a traditional salted cod dish from the Bergen region, and pinnekjøtt, salted and dried lamb ribs.

The market closes on 22 December, so it is not open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Pro Tip: Ride the Ferris wheel after dark for views over the lake, the city lights and the mountains. Bring a waterproof jacket, as Bergen is one of the rainiest cities in Europe.