Experience Christmas by the Sognefjord
Take a break from the Christmas rush - what can you experience at Christmas by the Sognefjord?
Take a break from the Christmas rush and experience true holiday spirit by the beautiful Sognefjord. When the snow lays like a white blanket over the fjord villages and the fjord rests quietly between majestic mountains, you’ll find a Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and genuine traditions.
In the small villages around the fjord, cozy Christmas markets offer the perfect place to find unique, locally made gifts. Here you can buy hand-knitted wool mittens and socks, handmade woodcrafts, painted glass decorations, and delicious cured sausages from local farms. You’ll also find locally produced apple juice, crisp flatbread, and traditional lefsekling – all made with care and tradition.
At the markets, the scent of mulled wine (Gløgg) and freshly baked treats fills the air, accompanied by the sound of Christmas music and children playing in the snow. Santa Claus often stops by to delight the little ones. Here, there’s no stress or shopping frenzy – only time to relax and feel the true joy of the season.
After a day at the market, you can join a Christmas dinner party with family, friends, or colleagues. Many of the hotels and cabins along the Sognefjord are open during the holidays, offering delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, and perhaps even a sauna with a view of the fjord.
Christmas by the Sognefjord is an experience for both body and soul – a time for togetherness, traditions, and tranquility. Here you’ll get a taste of a genuine Norwegian Christmas, surrounded by breathtaking nature and the warmth of the local people.
Visit the Sognefjord – and find your Christmas peace between fjord and mountain.
Traditions along the Sognefjord
Several of the hotels along the Sognefjord are open in December and prepare delicious food from local Norwegian ingredients. Let the peace and quiet settle in and enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner.
You can book this year's Christmas dinner here:
Fretheim Hotel i Flåm
Quality Hotel Sogndal
Restauranthuset Malin
Leikanger FjordHotel
Blix Hotel i Vik
Klingenberg Hotel i Årdal
Experience Flåm during Christmas and the holiday season
Flåm is a true winter wonderland during Christmas – the perfect destination for those who want to combine peace, nature, and exciting activities. Take the world-famous Flåm Railway, one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world, and enjoy breathtaking views of snow-covered mountains and frozen waterfalls. Join a fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen, gliding silently through the magical Nærøyfjord – a UNESCO World Heritage winter paradise.
Visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about the fascinating history behind this remarkable engineering feat. For thrill-seekers, a RIB boat adventure with FjordSafari offers speed, fresh air, and close encounters with seals or sea eagles. If you prefer a slower pace, try a snowshoe hike above Stegastein, where panoramic views of the fjord await.
End your day in the FjordSauna in Flåm, relaxing in the warm steam while gazing out over the calm winter fjord – a truly magical way to experience Flåm during Christmas.
