8 ways to experience the Norwegian Christmas spirit
It's the cosiest time of the year! Cold outside, but warm inside, with candles, buzzing bars, and joyful Christmas fairs.
It's the cosiest time of the year! Cold outside, but warm inside, with candles, buzzing bars, and joyful Christmas fairs.
After the Second World War, Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree. On the first Thursday in December, a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square, radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions. What you might not know, is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo. Yes, in Norway.
Sleep in the world’s largest gingerbread house, experience a fairytale-like white Christmas with cheerful markets – and visit Father Christmas himself. These are some of the best places to go if you want to celebrate Christmas in Norway.