Some of the gondolas on the Ferris wheel at the Trondheim Christmas Market are heated, which says a lot about December this far north. The sun sets at around half past two, so the lights are on for most of the afternoon. From the top, 45 metres up, you’ll see the spire of Nidaros Cathedral rising above the rooftops.
Trondheim Christmas Market 2026
Dates
Status: Confirmed
Trondheim dates: 3rd to 21st December 2026
Last checked: October 2026
Update: Dates were announced in May. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of changes.
Source: Verified by Ultimate Christmas Markets via Julemarkedet Trondheim.
Plan Your Visit
Location and Times
Location: Torvet (City Square)
Opening times: 11am to 7pm
The Lavvo (food and drinks):
Saturday to Wednesday: 11am to 8pm
Thursday and Friday: 11am to 10pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Travel and Accommodation
Recommended tour: 2 hour town centre walk.
Parking: Please take public transport or walk.
Where to stay: Britannia Hotel is the most popular hotel in the city centre.
Amenities and Attractions
Admission: Free
Lights: No switch on date announced.
Santa: No
Ice skating: No
Ferris wheel: 11am to 7pm
Horse and carriage rides:
Monday to Friday: 3pm to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 7pm
Reason to visit: More than 80 exhibitors, Norwegian crafts, snow covered landscapes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian: Plenty of options.
Vegan: Some options.
Gluten free: Limited.
Food specialities: Klippfisk, raspeballer, warm drinks by the fire, traditional Norwegian sweets.
Accessibility
Accessible: Yes.
Pet-friendly: Yes, but not recommended during busy periods.
Convenient Places to Stay
Midtbyen, the central district, is where you want to be: the stalls, the cathedral and the painted wharf houses along the river are all within walking distance. The Britannia Hotel is the area’s highest-rated hotel and an easy stroll from the square.
Recommended Tours
Trondheim was Norway’s first capital, and a lot of that history is packed into the few streets around the market. I suggest the 2-hour walk through Trondheim’s town centre. It’s a good way to get your bearings with a local guide before heading back to the stalls.
Location
What to Expect
The market started in 2003 with just five stalls. It now fills the city square with more than 80 exhibitors selling handmade goods and farm food, much of it from Trøndelag, the region around the city. Above it all, Olav Tryggvason, the Viking king who founded the city, stands on his column in the middle of the square.
Most people end up in the lavvo, a giant Sámi herders’ tent that fits more than 500. A fire burns all day, the benches are draped in reindeer skins, and troubadours play while you eat. There’s a smaller one for children too, with storytelling and magic shows.
Outside, the 45-metre Ferris wheel has closed gondolas, a small mercy when the wind picks up. Dølahest, Norway’s stocky native draught horse, pulls horse and carriage rides, and concerts and children’s theatre run through the season.
Specialties
- Reindeer burger: The lavvo’s Christmas burger uses reindeer from Røros, the old copper mining town in the mountains south-east of the city.
- Beef stew (biffgryte): Slow-cooked beef from Ytterøy, a farming island out in the Trondheimsfjord.
- Gravlaks: Salmon cured with sugar, salt and dill, served on open sandwiches in the lavvo.
- Raspeballer: Grated potato dumplings served with salted meat and a rich gravy.
- Lapper: Thick little Norwegian pancakes from the stalls, usually eaten with sour cream and jam.
- Waffles: Soft, heart-shaped and often topped with brunost, Norway’s sweet brown cheese.
- Pølse med lompe: A hot dog wrapped in a soft potato flatbread instead of a bun.
- Gløgg: Norwegian mulled wine with raisins and almonds. Ask for eplegløgg if you’d like the alcohol-free apple version.
- Local beer: The lavvo pours beer from breweries around the region, a good match for the stew.
Gifts and Stocking Fillers
- Trøndelag wool: Mittens, hats and thick socks knitted in the region.
- Farm food: Cheeses, cured meats and other produce from Trøndelag farms, easy to pack for the trip home.
- Sámi handicrafts (duodji): Knives with intricately decorated handles and reindeer-hide pouches.
- Handmade jewellery and art: Pieces from Norwegian makers, many of whom are at the stall themselves.
- A real Christmas tree: If you’re spending the holidays here, the market sells them too.
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