Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is December 2026 a good month to visit Oslo?

Calm — the typical December day in Oslo is calmer than 89% of its year.

The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Oslo's own year — not a headcount.

December is Oslo with the crowds gone — Calm on 26 of 31 days — 2 days run Busy or Packed, cool and wet, around 0°C / 32°F with rain on about 15 days.

Yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical December day in Oslo is Calm, and only 2 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 0 °C by day, with rain on about 15 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. Cruise ships call on 6 of the 31 days. Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland) falls on 1 December. No week of December is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead. The crush is at the Opera roof at golden hour; the quiet is at the Marka forests. The calmest day is Tuesday 1 December, the busiest Tuesday 22 December.

In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Oslo, December ranks 11th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 22 Dec, busier than 83% of the year; its lightest is Tue 1 Dec at 10%.

Crowds
2/31 busy or packed
26 calm · 3 lively
Weather
0°C / 32°F
rain ~15 days
Value
Quiet, weather is the cost
quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off

You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →

What to pack for Oslo in December

Pack for wet first — rain on 15 of 31 days.

Two people walking under one umbrella in the rain
rain on 15 of 31 days Compact umbrella

A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.

See umbrellas →
A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
most sightseeing is on foot Walking shoes with grip

Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.

See walking shoes →

How busy is Oslo in December?

The busiest days are the 8th and 22nd. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 9th–21st.

Cruise ships are in port on 6 of 31 days; the heaviest is Tue 8 Dec, 1 ship in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.

The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 10% of the year and its heaviest at 83%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 6 hours.

Calm apart from 2 days — the 8th and 22nd, which run busy or busier. Any other date works.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysTue 1 · Thu 3 · Fri 4 — Calm apart from 2 days — the 8th and 22nd, which run busy or busier. Any other date works.
Busiest daysTue 8 · Tue 22 — the month's only busier dates.
Tue 01 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 02 Dec Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓1 · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓
  • Amadea — guest capacity 508

Record Oslo on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 508 guests at double occupancy. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 03 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 04 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 05 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 06 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 07 Dec Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓1 · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

‹ Sun 6 Dec·Tue 8 Dec ›This day in full →Ships in port 08:00–21:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–21:00

Record Oslo on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–21:00. Why: Jul i Vinterland. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 08 Dec Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAnova — guest capacity 5,400 14:00–18:00

Record Oslo on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,400 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 14:00–18:00. Why: Jul i Vinterland. Nearest calmer day: Mon 7 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 09 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 10 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 11 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 12 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 13 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 14 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 15 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 16 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 17 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 18 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 19 Dec Calm busier than 11% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 20 Dec Calm busier than 11% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 21 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 22 Dec Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAnova — guest capacity 5,400 14:00–18:00

Record Oslo on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,400 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 14:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. Nearest calmer day: Mon 21 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 23 Dec Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Aurora — guest capacity 1,874

Record Oslo on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,874 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 24 Dec Calm busier than 14% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 25 Dec Calm busier than 21% of days here · Norway public holiday · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyNorway public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Norway public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 26 Dec Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Norway public holiday · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyNorway public holiday; Germany public holiday; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday
Cruise ⚓
  • Spirit Of Adventure — guest capacity 999

Record Oslo on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 999 guests at double occupancy. Why: Norway public holiday; Germany public holiday; Sweden public holiday; Jul i Vinterland. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 27 Dec Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 28 Dec Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; UK public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 29 Dec Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 30 Dec Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 31 Dec Calm busier than 14% of days here · Germany school holidays · Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

Event on this day

Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland)

25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

Two months of Christmas at Spikersuppa: stalls, a Ferris wheel and the little rink along Karl Johans gate - one ingredient of the December Oslo the forecast already knows.

ilovenorway.se ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Oslo on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; Sweden public holiday; Denmark public holiday; Jul i Vinterland. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/oslo/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does January compare? →

Which week of December is quietest in Oslo?

Early
Calm
10%
Mid
Calm
10%
Late
Calm
14%

No week of December is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead.

The upside of a quiet December

No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.

See Oslo's whole year →

December weather in Oslo

Cold — around 0°C / 32°F, so pack a proper coat, with rain on about 15 days, so keep a layer handy. Daylight is short, about 6 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.

This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.

Compare January →

More about Oslo in December

Based on: Norway's public holidays · school vacations in Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.

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