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Stavanger’s city park becomes a winter village from 28th November to 20th December 2025, with stalls, concerts and horse‑and‑carriage rides beside the cathedral and harbour for Stavanger Christmas Market Norway.
It’s compact and easy to blend with a stroll through the white‑wooden streets of Gamle Stavanger. Warm up with Norwegian waffles or a hearty stew before exploring the waterfront lights.
Stavanger Christmas Market 2025
As the festive lights flicker on across town, the charm of Stavanger transforms — and at the heart of it all is the Christmas Market in Byparken. The park becomes a joyful winter village brimming with the scents and sounds of the season. Wooden stalls, cosy tents and colorful food trucks line the pathways, offering everything from handcrafted gifts to warm snacks for those meandering through the park.
Strolling under twinkling lights and festive decorations feels like walking straight into a Christmas card. The soft glow from the stalls, the cool air of approaching winter — maybe sprinkled with a dusting of snow — and the distant echo of seasonal music, all combine to create an atmosphere that delights all the senses. Locally made crafts, artisanal gifts and regional delicacies are laid out beside fragrant mulled drinks and hearty fare: perfect for thoughtful Christmas shopping or simply indulging in something comforting as you wander.
And it’s not just the market stalls that bring the magic. Visitors (both young and old) can enjoy horse-and-carriage rides around the park — a nostalgic touch that adds to the sense of a fairytale holiday. Live music and small concerts echo across the grounds, imbuing the air with festive cheer and making the market a vibrant social hub for locals as well as travellers.
What’s more, Byparken’s location — near the harbour and close to major landmarks like Stavanger Cathedral — means you can easily combine a visit to the market with a scenic walk through the historic waterfront and charming old town areas.
Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, sampling Norwegian treats, taking in live music, or simply soaking up the cheerful ambience of Stavanger in winter, the Christmas Market in Byparken offers a warm, enchanting experience. It’s little wonder that the city earns a reputation for being one of Norway’s cosiest seasonal destinations.
Additional Information
- Dates: 28 Nov–20 Dec 2025
- Horse carriage rides & concerts
- Close to Stavanger Cathedral & harbour
City park location; festive rides and concerts.
Other Christmas Markets in Scandinavia
To discover the other Nordic Christmas markets read our article on the 19 Scandinavian Christmas markets to visit this year.
For more information on the things to do in Stavanger go to the official Visit Norway tourism site.
