Christmas Markets in Helgeland
Bjørnar Pedersen / Helgeland MuseumLooking for a quick way to embrace the holiday cheer? Visit the charming Christmas markets in Helgeland! Wander through streets and squares filled with Santas, festive music, and twinkling lights.
The market stalls are brimming with Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, artists, and food producers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping while supporting the communities of Helgeland.
Jul på Berget 2024 – 23. and 24. november
Kristoffer Møllevik / Jul på BergetIn the cozy fjord village of Hemnesberget, you’ll find a delightful mix of food, music, crafts, and art. Market stalls, old boathouses, and sheds are filled with treats like freshly made doughnuts, traditional lefse, waffles on sticks, cured salmon, and Christmas baking. Local farms offer meat and leather goods, and you can enjoy “Waffle and Vinyl” at Jernvaren or coffee, meals, and pastries at the village’s many cafés.
For gift shopping, browse a selection of beautiful handmade items, including woodwork, figurines, ceramics, and Sámi crafts. You’ll also find warm clothing and wool products at the charming local shop, Kråkeslottet.
Children and adults alike can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride or meet Nils-Rudolf the reindeer. Both Saturday and Sunday, catch the free performance of Grøvelkokken in the park at 1 PM.
Christmas Market at Grane Bygdetun – November 30
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On November 30, Grane Bygdetun lights its giant Christmas tree, and the charming old museum buildings are filled with the scent of Christmas porridge and campfire coffee. Take a festive horse-drawn sleigh ride, do some Christmas shopping at the market stalls, and soak up the cozy pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Mosjøen Christmas Market – December 13–15
Helgeland EventMosjøen kicks off its holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Saturday, November 30, offering events throughout Advent like concerts, workshops, and Christmas plays. However, if you can only visit once, make it the weekend of December 13–15.
That weekend, Mosjøen hosts the world’s longest Christmas porridge table in the historic Sjøgata! The street fills up early, with locals gathering for porridge breakfast before heading off to work, school, or shopping. Throughout the weekend, market stalls sell local food, crafts, and art, making it a perfect time to find unique gifts while supporting the local community.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a gingerbread house exhibition, pony rides, and workshops for children. The market stalls and Sjøgata’s many cafés are open all weekend, offering a chance to relax and treat yourself after your gift shopping.
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there may be no cozier place to take a break than the beautifully decorated streets of Sjøgata!
Christmas gifts from Helgeland
The Christmas markets aren’t your only chance to find unique local gifts this year. Helgeland is home to many talented designers, artisans, and shops that create perfect presents for the holiday season. Treat someone to chocolates from Dønna, coffee from Handelsstedet Forvik, wool designs from Kråkeslottet, eiderdown products from Lånan, or artwork and ceramics from Galleri Stokland.
Each of these offers distinctive gifts with a local touch, while supporting the vibrant communities of Helgeland.
Sjokoladebrygga on Dønna
Visit “the world’s smallest chocolate factory” by the sea on Dønna and experience how delicious chocolate can be when made with care and attention to exclusive, organic ingredients.
The Coast Coffee
At the coffee roastery The Coast Coffee at Lovund, the lively coastal culture and urban coffee culture meet at their best. Here you can enjoy an exquisite cup of coffee in what is the island’s own coffee bar and roastery, with a great atmosphere by the sea.
Local food in Sømna
The shop at Sømna Kro og Gjestegård is stocked with cheese and honey, liquorice and spices, ketchup, dressings, and much more from local food producers.
Etcetera – botaniske utskeielser
Step into a botanical wonderland and a shopping experience of a lifetime, overflowing with flowers and décor, interior design, and creative art. And licorice, chocolate, ice cream, and coffee. This is a treat for all the senses, something you won’t soon forget and definitely won’t want to miss.
Dønnes Gård – Accommodation in historical surroundings
Dønnes Gård on the island of Dønna, offers a holiday stay in a former vicarage. The historical surroundings actually date back to the 13th century. Guests here can dine on traditional dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients. To hear the colourful history, take a guided tour of the vicarage and the neighbouring medieval church.
