Jul i Vinterland, Bygdøy and a route for children aged 7 to 9
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Introduction
In the middle of Oslo stands Jul i Vinterland, with a Ferris wheel, skating rink and stalls. In December there is also the big Christmas market of the Norsk Folkemuseum on Bygdøy, on four days. For both, the organisers publish dates and hours themselves; they are below with the source.
Researched by Arjan from Zuidlaren, so you don’t have to · Sources: Jul i Vinterland: Åpningstider 2026, Jul i Vinterland, Norsk Folkemuseum: Julemarked, OSRM: route calculation · updated on 31 October 2026 · About this site
Christmas markets 2026
| Market | Dates 2026 | Opening hours | Admission | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul i Vinterland (Spikersuppa) | 7 November 2026–3 January 2027 | Mon–Thu 12–20, Fri 12–21, Sat 10–21, Sun 10–20; 21–22 December 11–21; Lille julaften 11–18; 24 December closed; 25–30 December 11–20; New Year’s Eve 11–18; 1–2 January 12–20; 3 January 12–18 | free | julivinterland.no |
| Julemarked, Norsk Folkemuseum (Bygdøy) | 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 | 10:00–16:00 | children 0–17 free; adults NOK 200 | norskfolkemuseum.no |
Hours of Jul i Vinterland per the page “Åpningstider 2026” (20 September 2026). Lille julaften is 23 December.
Route with children aged 7 to 9
Getting to Bygdøy: there is no parking (only for people with a disability). A free shuttle bus runs from Skøyen station, plus bus 30 or the Bygdøy ferry from Rådhuskaia to Dronningen (15 minutes, every 20 minutes), according to the Norsk Folkemuseum.
Our tip: the order above is our suggestion, not a rule; times and prices are with the organiser.
Practical
In mid-December Oslo has about 6 hours of daylight (own calculation with the NOAA solar position formula, see sources). Save the Ferris wheel for after dark.
Jul i Vinterland is closed on 24 December (Jul i Vinterland). Do not plan your visit for that day.
Utrecht to Oslo is about 1,500 km and roughly 16.5 hours of driving without breaks (OSRM route calculation, 24 October 2026). Check the ferries to see whether a crossing to Oslo fits better.
Guided tour
Place: Oslo Type: Walking tour
A guide takes you through Oslo’s festively decorated centre and tells you about Norwegian Christmas traditions. Afterwards you can head to Jul i Vinterland yourself.
Where to stay
How we chose: We searched Booking.com for a family of two adults and two children (7 and 9) for the period 11 December 2026 – 13 December 2026 and only kept places with a rating of at least 8.0 and 50+ reviews. So no paid placements, but addresses that guests themselves rate highly. We haven’t stayed there ourselves (yet).
Getting there
Utrecht to Oslo is about 1,500 km and roughly 16.5 hours of driving without breaks (OSRM route calculation, 24 October 2026). Check the ferries to see whether a crossing to Oslo fits better.
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FAQ
From 7 November 2026 up to and including 3 January 2027; it is closed on 24 December (Jul i Vinterland).
Yes, entry is free (Jul i Vinterland).
On 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. Children aged 0 to 17 free, adults NOK 200 (Norsk Folkemuseum).
By the free shuttle bus from Skøyen station, bus 30 or the Bygdøy ferry from Rådhuskaia to Dronningen (Norsk Folkemuseum).
Accountability
Every number and every date on this page comes from the source shown with it. Where there is no source or price, we could not find an official one and we point to the provider. Tips of our own are marked as such.