Christmas in Oslo with friends - food, laughter and Christmas spirit

Friday - A starry start to Christmas cheer

Check-in:
Choose a central hotel close to the city’s best nightlife - such as Thon Hotel Terminus, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Oslo or Thon Hotel Astoria. A stone's throw from shopping, food and evening activities.

Afternoon: 
Head straight to Jul i Vinterland at Spikersuppa. Here you'll find wine, Christmas candles, a Ferris wheel and street food stalls with everything from churros to pulled pork - the perfect start to the weekend.

Dinner:
Book a table at Katla on Universitetsgata - lively ambiance, open kitchen and Nordic fusion at its best. Alternative: Hos Peder in Grünerløkka for a great start to the evening with delicious food and drinks.

Evening:
 After dinner, go bar hopping in Oslo’s best cocktail area near Youngstorget:

• Andre til Høyre - chic wine bar.
• Himkok - Oslo’s iconic cocktail bar with its own distillery.
• Torggata Botaniske - urban jungle with gin and Christmas cocktails.

The ultimate night on the town with friends during the holiday season.

Saturday - Culture, culinary delights and sauna

Breakfast:
Start the day with Thon Hotels’ award-winning breakfast - get the energy you need for an activity-filled day.

Late morning:
Visit the Christmas Market on Youngstorget for handicrafts, Christmas gifts and mulled wine. Next, head up to Grünerløkka, where you’ll find unique cafés, chain stores and small niche boutiques with locally produced design products.

Lunch:
Eat lunch at Mathallen by Akerselva - a must-visit for foodies. Here you can choose from a multitude of different eateries, including Spanish tapas at Barramon, street food with a twist at Hitchhiker or a burger and beer at the Smelteverket by the riverbank

Afternoon:
Book a floating sauna at KOK Oslo on Langkaia. Breathe in the steam and take a dip in the fjord - preferably wearing a Santa hat - and enjoy silence in the heart of the city. It’s guaranteed to be the highlight of the weekend.

Dinner:
Enjoy dinner at Mamma Pizza Osteria Italiana on Dronningens gate - genuine Italian cuisine, casual and perfect for groups of friends. Just next door is Posthallen Drinkhub, the perfect destination for an after-dinner cocktail.

Outdoor venues for after dinner:
If you want to enjoy nightlife, Oslo city centre has plenty to offer. Here are five places with great nightlife on a Saturday evening:

• Blå - iconic club by Akerselva with live music and DJs.
• Jaeger - centrally located nightclub in Grensen with electronic music and a high energy level.
• S4 Nightclub - modern club on Stortingsgata with a large dance floor and party-proof vibes.
• Proud Mary Pub - lively gastropub on Nedre Vollgate with food, beer and music - always full of people and laughter.
• Raadhuset Bar & Spiseri - large bar with shuffleboard, cocktails and social ambiance, perfect for larger groups.

These five venues offer groups of friends everything from dancing and concerts to laughter and cocktails - all centrally located and within walking distance of most Thon hotels.

 Sunday - Brunch, laughter and Christmas lights

Morning: 
Enjoy a quiet morning, leisurely breakfast and maybe a late checkout. Ask reception if this is possible.

Late morning:
Rent ice skates at Spikersuppa or buy your last few Christmas gifts on Karl Johan, at Paleet or Oslo City - open Sundays in December.

Brunch:
Gather the gang for one last meal at Lutlaget L/L in Bjørvika - modern Norwegian comfort food and a warm ambiance. Alternative: Café Holzweiler in the new Oslobukta neighbourhood, with delicious brunch, green juices and plenty of Christmas spirit.

After checkout:
Walk to the Oslo Opera House and continue through Barcode, stopping at Talormade for colourful donuts and coffee for the train ride home.

Book a Christmas weekend with the gang at Thon Hotels - comfort, breakfast and Christmas spirit included.