Welcome to a relaxing and cosy Christmas season by the fjord. We guarantee a festive atmosphere with Christmas lights both indoors and outdoors, traditional holiday activities and events for the whole family, and, of course, delicious Christmas food at Fretheim Hotel.
Flåm offers a true Christmas atmosphere during Advent. The whole village is decorated with winter lights and light sculptures, both inside and out. There will be everything from Christmas markets to the Santa Train on the Flåm Railway, the Christmas Extravaganza with stand-up comedy, and a New Year’s Cruise with fireworks.
Read on to see all our specific Christmas activities!
Welcome to Christmas in Flåm!
Would you like to combine the festive season with great food, music, and laughter? Then the Julesprell show at Fretheim Hotel is exactly what you need. On Saturday 22 November 2025, we invite you to an evening filled with a stand-up show, Christmas food, and dancing. Perfect for groups of friends, colleagues, or the whole extended family.
After the show and Christmas buffet, there will be a DJ and dancing. Complete your weekend with an overnight stay at the hotel and enjoy a leisurely breakfast the next morning. This will be a cheerful and social break in the middle of the dark season!
Note: The show is held entirely in Norwegian.
On the weekends of 28–29 November 2025 and 12–13 December 2025, Fretheim Hotel serves its traditional Christmas buffet. You’ll be greeted with a wonderful spread of both hot and cold dishes. Most of the ingredients come from local suppliers, and the kitchen conjures up dishes that bring out the true taste and scent of Christmas.
After dinner, the evening continues with live music and dancing as troubadour Heine Salbu performs in the Fretheim Hall. There will also be bar service and plenty of opportunity to sit down and chat between dance sessions.
The weekend of 6–7 December 2025 is dedicated to children. Both Saturday and Sunday you can join Santa on the Flåm Railway, a cosy pre-Christmas tradition for many.
Both days, Fretheim Hotel invites you to the Family Christmas Buffet after your train ride. From 1:30 PM, delicious Christmas food will be served for both adults and children, with a dedicated buffet for the little ones. As usual, children can take part in Christmas crafts after eating — and maybe Santa will stop by there too!
If you’ve joined the Santa Train on the Flåm Railway earlier in the day, you’ll receive a 20% discount on the Family Christmas Buffet when showing your ticket.
Get tickets for the Flåm Railway here, and book a table for the buffet by e-mail to fretheimhotel@norwaysbest.com
On Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, you can do your Christmas shopping while supporting local vendors offering food, handicrafts, and beautiful gifts. There will be activities for all ages and a celebration of Saint Lucia.
On Saturday, you can experience the theatre performance Lussi Langnatt – inspired by old legends about the darkest night of the year. The performance tells the story of Lussi with humor and magic, reminding us of both darkness and light during the Advent season.
A magical weekend for the whole family!
Start the new year with a New Year’s Cruise aboard the fully electric Future of The Fjords, surrounded by the World Heritage landscape of the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. The modern vessel has large panoramic windows offering fantastic views of the fireworks, whether you’re standing outside on deck or staying warm inside the lounges. Its universal design ensures everyone can take part.
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Most activities in Flåm operate several daily departures all year round. Experience the dramatic scenery of the Flåmsdalen Valley on a journey with the Flåm Railway, recharge with beautiful winter light and crisp air on a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord, or visit the Stegastein Viewpoint and enjoy the view over the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
At the Flåm Railway Museum, you can learn more about the history and construction of this incredible railway every day.
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