Christmas in Bergen: gingerbread town and Christmas market
Two events shape Christmas in Bergen. Pepperkakebyen, the gingerbread town, is the gingerbread display at byROMMET, Kong Oscars gate 24 to 26. The Christmas market, in Norwegian julemarked, is held at Festplassen. They are in different places and run on different dates, so plan each one on its own.
Winter also changes the rest of your trip, with shorter opening hours and some closures between Christmas and New Year. If you want company on the old wharf, the Bryggen walking tours run in the cold months too. Dates below are for the 2026 season.
Bergen at Christmas: the two events compared
Prices in NOK, season 2026.
| Event | Dates | Where | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingerbread town (Pepperkakebyen) | November 14, 2026 to January 10, 2027 | byROMMET, Kong Oscars gate 24 to 26 | NOK 199 adult, from 16 years |
| Christmas market | November 20 to December 22, 2026 | Festplassen | Free. Rides and attractions cost extra |
For most families, the gingerbread town is the one to plan around, since it has an entry fee and a queue that advance tickets do not skip. The Christmas market suits an evening stroll, and you pay only for the attractions you choose.
Our pick: a Christmas walk with the gingerbread city
The ticket includes entry to Pepperkakebyen, the gingerbread city, which is on show from 14 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Tours from Bergen
Walking tours, fjord trips and day trips from Bergen, with live prices and availability.
The gingerbread town in detail
Pepperkakebyen, also called Gingerbread Town or Gingerbread City.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, 16 years and older | NOK 199 |
| Student | NOK 149 |
| Child, 3 to 15 years, weekends | NOK 49 |
| Child, 0 to 15 years, weekdays | Free |
| Child, 0 to 2 years, also on weekends | Free |
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday 09:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 19:00.
Holiday hours
December 24: 09:00 to 13:00. December 25: closed. December 26: 13:00 to 18:00. December 31: 11:00 to 15:00. January 1: closed.
Tickets
You can buy adult, student and weekend child tickets in advance or at the door. Show proof at the door if you have a free ticket. An advance ticket does not let you skip the queue.
Bergen Christmas market at Festplassen
The julemarked in 2026.
Dates and hours
November 20 to December 22, 2026. Monday to Friday 12:00 to 21:00, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 21:00. Entry is free.
Attractions
Rides and attractions cost extra: NOK 65 for a single ticket, NOK 350 for 6 tickets and NOK 550 for 10 tickets.
Rules
Dogs are not allowed in the indoor areas, except service and guide dogs. There is no general table reservation in the large seating areas.
Bergen in winter: what is open
Opening hours and closures with dates for 2026 and 2027.
| Place | Winter hours and closures |
|---|---|
| Bryggens Museum | Daily 10:00 to 17:00. Closed December 23 to 26 and December 31 |
| Bryggen guided walk | 11:00 from October 1 to December 30. No walk from December 23 to 26 |
| Fløibanen | Monday to Friday 07:30 to 24:00, weekends and holidays 08:00 to 24:00. Winter return fare for adults NOK 145, valid January to March and October to December |
| Ulriken cable car | Closed December 24 to 26 and 31, open 10:00 to 17:00 from December 27 to 30. Closed for all of January 2027 for maintenance |
Bergen is wet, with a yearly normal of 2,495 mm for 1991 to 2020, so pack waterproof clothes for any month. On the Fløyen mountain, the cashmere goats go to their winter pasture on Osterøy from about November 20 and return at Easter, so you cannot count on seeing them in winter. See Fløibanen, Ulriken and Bryggens Museum for the full details.
Plan a Christmas weekend in Bergen
Simple steps for a short winter stay.
Day one: market and harbour
Start at Festplassen in the afternoon, when the market is open, then continue to the old wharf. Remember that the market closes on December 22, so a later visit must be built around the gingerbread town.
Day two: gingerbread town and a museum
Go to byROMMET on a weekday morning if you can, since children aged 0 to 15 are free on weekdays. Afterwards visit Bryggens Museum, which is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 except on the closing days above.
Getting around
A single ticket in one zone costs NOK 51 for adults and a 24-hour ticket costs NOK 136 (2026). From the airport the light rail takes about 45 minutes to the center, as a rough guide. See Bergen Airport.
Where to sleep
Where to stay in Bergen compares the areas, so you can choose one close to the venues.
Plan the rest of your winter trip
Pages that help you decide.
Christmas in Bergen: frequently asked questions
When is the gingerbread town open in 2026?
From November 14, 2026 to January 10, 2027, at byROMMET, Kong Oscars gate 24 to 26. It is closed on December 25 and January 1.
How much does the gingerbread town cost?
NOK 199 for adults from 16 years and NOK 149 for students. Children aged 3 to 15 pay NOK 49 on weekends and children aged 0 to 15 are free on weekdays (2026).
When is the Christmas market in Bergen?
From November 20 to December 22, 2026, at Festplassen. Entry is free.
Do I pay for the attractions at the Christmas market?
Yes. A single ticket costs NOK 65, 6 tickets cost NOK 350 and 10 tickets cost NOK 550.
Is the gingerbread town open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, from 09:00 to 13:00. It is closed on December 25 and open from 13:00 to 18:00 on December 26.
Can I bring my dog to the Christmas market?
Not into the indoor areas, except service and guide dogs.