Photo: Camilla Damgård / Aulestad
Christmas market at Aulestad 2025
6 and 7 December 2025
Saturday and Sunday 11 am–4 pm
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
Explore the charming market stalls both outdoors and inside Folkestua! Many exhibitors from Gausdal Husflidslag showcase handmade home decor and crafts. In addition, a variety of other exhibitors offer delicious food and Christmas goods. Admission to the market stalls is free.
Guided tours and exhibitions
The historic home of Karoline and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Join a guided tour to discover how the Bjørnson family celebrated the holiday season.
A separate ticket or annual pass is required to join the tour. As there are a limited number of tickets, we recommend buying in advance. Your ticket also includes access to the museum’s permanent exhibitions. If you have an annual pass, the tour is free — but you still need to book a time slot through the ticket links below.
Please note that the guided tours are presented in Norwegian.
Christmas Stories for Children
Children are invited into the decorated home to hear fairy tales and stories from Christmas at Aulestad. Here they will hear about the "Fjøsnisse" – the little barn gnome from Norwegian folklore, and the tradition of setting out porridge for him at Christmas. We'll go outside and the kids can take part in this tradition.
As there are a limited number of tickets for this activity, we recommend buying in advance. If you have an annual pass, participation is free — but you still need to book a time slot in advance through the ticket link below. Please note that the Christmas Stories are told in Norwegian.
Horseback Riding
Children can also enjoy horseback riding between 12 pm and 3 pm. Tickets cost NOK 50 and can be purchased in Drengestua. If you’ve already bought a ticket for the guided tour or the Christmas Stories, horseback riding is included in your ticket. It’s not possible to pre-book a time, but you’re very welcome to join when there’s a spot available!
Open cafe
Warm up in the café at Drengestua or visit the kiosk in Folkestua where you'll find homemade food and treats.
Photo: Camilla Damgård / Aulestad
