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Christmas and New Year in Flåm
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.
Christmas spirit by the fjord
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!
This is what’s happening in Flåm before Christmas:
- 13 Nov: Christmas light ceremony in Flåm incl. mini concert
- 22 Nov: Christmas Standup and dinner at Fretheim Hotel
- 28–29 Nov: Christmas buffet at Fretheim Hotel
- 6–7 Dec: Santa Train on the Flåm Railway
- 6–7 Dec: Family Christmas buffet at Fretheim Hotel
- 12–13 Dec: Christmas buffet at Fretheim Hotel
- 13–14 Dec: Christmas market in Flåm
- 24 Dec: Christmas activities for guests at Fretheim Hotel
- 31 Dec: New Year’s dinner at Fretheim Hotel
- 31 Dec: New Year’s Cruise on the Nærøyfjord
Welcome to Christmas in Flåm!
Christmas Stand-Up and Christmas Buffet
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.
Traditional Christmas party at Fretheim Hotel
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 Flåm Railway: Christmas edition
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. There will be delicious Christmas food for all ages, including a special 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
Christmas Market in Flåm
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December, you can finish your Christmas shopping while supporting local producers of food, crafts, and more. There will also be fun activities for all ages and a celebration of Saint Lucia. More details about the market will be announced later.
New Year’s Cruise on the Nærøyfjord
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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Daily Activities
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.
White Christmas in Myrkdalen
Let’s be honest, Flåm and the fjord can’t always promise lots of snow. But just a 45-minute drive away lies Myrkdalen, one of Norway’s most snow-sure destinations. Here you’ll find Western Norway’s most complete ski resort, with slopes for all levels, cross-country trails, and fantastic off-piste terrain.
Myrkdalen Hotel offers great dining experiences, and for those not into skiing, there are other fun activities such as sleigh rides. On selected days, you can even try dog sledding! Every afternoon during the season, Myrkdalen Aktiv hosts tobogganing trips with snowracers from the top of the Myrkdalsekspressen chairlift, a thrilling and fun way to end your day on the slopes.
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