Julemarked_Aulestad_Foto: Veslemøy Furuseth
Photo: Camilla Damgård / Aulestad

Christmas market at Aulestad 2025

6 and 7 December 2025

Saturday and Sunday 11.00–16.00

At Aulestad's Christmas market, you can experience the good old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the Christmas-decorated poet's home, participate in fun activities for children, and visit various sales stalls offering tempting goods.

 

Christmas market stalls

Many exhibitors from Gausdal Husflidslag showcase handmade home decor and crafts. In addition, a variety of other exhibitors offer delicious food and Christmas goods. 

Tours and exhibitions

The historic home of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Join a guided tour and discover how Christmas was celebrated during Bjørnson's time.

A museum ticket or annual pass is required to participate in the tour. The ticket  also grants you access to the museum's permanent exhibitions.

Children's activities

The children can listen to fairy tales and take part in other fun activities. All are included in the museum ticket or annual pass.

Open cafe

There is a café in Drengestua and a kiosk in Folkestua with good, homemade food.

Tickets

Tickets and a more detailed programme will be available as the Christmas market approaches. 

 

Christmas market at Aulestad in the afternoon light.

Photo: Camilla Damgård / Aulestad