Two woman and a boy strolling down Fargegaten, surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights
Boy looking at chocolate at Chili Chocolate in Stavanger
Boy looking at Christmas ornaments at the Christmas store Audhild Viken in Stavanger
Two woman and a boy grilling marshmellow at the restaurant POLKA Grill & Spiseri in Stavanger
A woman and a man inside the sauna at Damp Sauna at Svankevigå in Stavanger
A girl shopping wool items at a Christmas market in Bergen, Fjord Norway
Festplassen in snow with the art museum KODE 1 in the background in Bergen, Fjord Norway
Edvard Grieg's home, Troldhaugen, at night in Bergen, Fjord Norway
A person singing into a microphone at a concert in Bergen, Fjord Norway
Three girls at the Christmas market in Bergen, Fjord Norway
Two friends at the Christmas market in Egersund, Southwestern Norway
Drone shot of 'Vinterland i Sandnes' (Sandnes Christmas market)
Santa Claus in a shopping street in Sandnes
Two friends enjoying a cozy and festive dinner at Eigra restaurant, located in Grand Hotell in Egersund,
A woman strolling by Breiavatnet lake in Stavanger city. A tree is adorned with red heart-shaped balloons.

Christmas in the Stavanger region

While winter howls inland, Stavanger’s mild coastal climate makes Christmas festive and easy.

But don't be fooled by the softer weather, Stavanger delivers all the classic Christmas experiences – with charming regional twists!

Santa's suit may be red, but in 'Fargegaten' (the colour street), every color shade is found – draped in twinkling lights!

In the magic of Christmas, it's often the smallest moments that bring the greatest joy.

Whether it’s the delight of a sweet treat at Chili Chocolate ...

... or exploring a whimsical Christmas store like Audhild Viken.

During Christmas, anything goes – who says dessert can’t come first?

At POLKA, enjoy a fun, sociable dining experience with food and marshmellows grilled right at your table!

Visiting with friends?

Share a laugh and unwind in a hot sauna in the middle of urban Stavanger.

Do you know anyone who would love a pair of handcrafted socks or a blanket made from soft, warm Norwegian wool?

Christmas is a great time to visit the excellentart museums KODE, comprising four building near Festplassen and several composer's homes. The venerable brick building pictured here is KODE Permanenten, whose collection includes handicrafts, design, and contemporary art. KODE is also home to one of the finest Munch collections in the world.

KODE museum also runs three composer homes, one of which is Edvard Grieg's residence at Troldhaugen. He composed many of his best-known works there.

Speaking of the famous composer – it's a beloved tradition for many locals to attend one of the many Christmas concerts at Grieg Hall, a concert hall in the centre, just a stone's throw from KODE.

Artists like Kygo, Aurora, Alan Walker and Röyksopp all call Bergen their home. The music scene is rocking in Bergen, so there's always a concert to enjoy.

Pick up some fresh seafood and locally produced items at Fisketorget, the fish market at the harbour. It's been an important marketplace ever since the 1200s.

In the heart of Egersund, surrounded by historical wooden houses, you’ll find their renowned Christmas town.

Sandnes

Santa in Sandnes

During the holiday season, traditional dishes with locally sourced ingredients shine on festive tables.

In Egersund, visit Eigra kjøkken & bar at Grand Hotell or explore other great eateries in the region. Why not treat yourself to a Michelin-starred experience?

A taste of Stavanger

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Have a Happy Christmas in Stavanger!

Plan your trip

Joyful Christmas city breaks

Give yourself a treat before Christmas! Experience the holiday atmosphere.

  • Two girls strolling in the Christmas decorated streets in Tromsø
    The Christmas Town Tromsø
    Two women at the Christmas market in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    The Christmas Town Oslo
    Three girls walking between the Christmassy wooden houses in Bergen, Fjord Norway
    The Christmas Town Bergen
    The Christmas market in Trondheim seen from above, Trøndelag, Norway.
    The Christmas Town Trondheim

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Two friends walking in Fargegaten, The colour street, in Stavanger
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A couple toasting at restaurant in Stavanger
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    Food from restaurant Tango in Stavanger, Fjord Norway.
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    Two men standing on Preikestolen, the Pulpit Rock, looking out over Lysefjord
    The Stavanger region in winter

Christmas the Norwegian way

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Discover more Norwegian holiday traditions and treats.

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    Norwegian pinnekjøtt at Christmas eve
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    A girl smiling in Kristiansand Christmas town
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    Santa Claus and a girl at one of Norway’s top Christmas destinations, Savalen
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    A plate of lutefisk and bacon served with potatoes
    Lutefisk: A very unique Christmas tradition
    A serving of lutefisk with bacon and potatoes
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    The Norwegian Santa is getting a hold of the porridge, while children is excited in the background at Bygdøy, Eastern Norway
    Recipe: Nissegrøt – Santa's porridge

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