Julebord Oslo 2026 | Dinner, Aquavit & Beer Tasting

The evening

Three historic locations. One unforgettable julebord.

Three doors, under a kilometre apart. Flat, easy, no queueing and no taxis between stops.

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Candlelit Christmas dinner table laid beside a stone fireplace in a historic Oslo restaurant

Dinner at Kafe Celsius, by the oldest fireplace in Oslo

One of Oslo’s oldest restaurants · about 2 hours

The evening begins a few minutes from the harbour, at a table set for your group beside the oldest fireplace in the city. A full traditional Christmas dinner: a choice of three starters such as a velvety butternut squash soup, a choice of two Norwegian Christmas mains, and a choice of three desserts. Two beers or half a bottle of wine per person are included, and your host makes sure the whole group is having a good time.

02

Two aquavit glasses on a polished wooden bar in a historic tavern with bottles behind

Aquavit in a bar devoted to polar exploration

A different location, a few minutes’ walk · about 30 minutes

A short walk and the evening changes gear. Aquavit is the traditional digestive after a hearty Norwegian Christmas meal, and there is no better place for it than a historic bar dedicated to a national hero, Fridtjof Nansen. A table is kept for your group, where your guide pours two aquavits that every Norwegian will recognise.

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Flight of four different craft beers in tasting glasses on a bar counter

A guided beer tasting like no other

The largest craft beer bar in Scandinavia · about 1.5 hours

The last location is the one we are proudest to take you to. There is no other bar like it in Scandinavia. Besides your guide for the evening, you sit down with a leading beer expert who builds the tasting for your whole group: a flight of four to five unique beers from Norway and the region, which may include a Norwegian Christmas beer or two. The expert talks you through every one of them.

No queueing, no taxis, no decisions. Three doors, one wondrous evening.

Why it feels different

More than just a dinner, it’s an experience

The adventure continues beyond dinner with two unique drinks experiences: aquavit and craft beer.

A typical julebord

A julebord with OsloWay

What you book

One table, one menu, a taxi at eleven

Three fantastic locations offering contrasting and exciting experiences

Who hosts it

Nobody, or whoever feels they have to take the lead that evening

Your dedicated OsloWay host throughout, plus a beer expert for the finale

What is poured

House beer, and one aquavit if you ask

Two beers or half a bottle of wine, two traditional aquavits, and a full guided flight of unique craft beers

How far you walk

From the table to the cloakroom

Under a kilometre in total, three stops minutes apart

What it costs

Dinner, drinks, taxi, and the rest of the night on top

One price per person, everything above included

Monday morning

A long dinner in a loud room

Christmas dishes, the stories behind them, and a tasting they retell

Included in the base package

A full traditional Christmas dinner at Kafe Celsius, one of Oslo’s oldest restaurants, beside the oldest fireplace in the city: a choice of three starters, a choice of two mains and a choice of three desserts, with two beers or half a bottle of house wine per person.
Two traditional aquavits in a second location, a historic bar devoted to polar exploration, at a table kept for your group.
A private guided beer tasting at the largest craft beer bar in Scandinavia, led by your host and a leading beer expert, with four to five unique beers from Norway and the region.
A host with your group all evening, English as standard and Norwegian on request.

Add more if you like

Mead tasting, an extra course, a longer flight, another stop: agreed individually, so the evening fits your team and not the other way round.

Ask about add-ons

Practical

Dates, price and how to book

One price per person, one invoice, three locations, and a host who runs the evening while your team does nothing but enjoy it.

Price

2 590 NOK per person excl. VAT

A little more than the cheapest julebord in a restaurant, but you get far more: varied tastings, a dedicated host, and a beer expert for your final guided experience.

Duration

3.5–4 hours

From the first starter to the last pour. Timings follow your group and the venues, not a stopwatch.

Group size

10–20 guests

Smaller or larger groups on request, quoted individually.

On foot

Under 1 km in total

Three locations minutes apart, flat pavements, no taxis needed.

Language

English, Norwegian on request

Hosted in English as standard. A Norwegian-speaking guide on request, subject to availability.

Availability

Confirmed on request

We confirm your date with all three of our partners, and there is plenty of flexibility on dates and timings.

How it works

Everything is arranged. Nothing to organise.

Four steps from your first email to the evening itself.

01

You write to us

Email the date you have in mind, the number of guests and anything the team does not eat or drink. We reply within 24 hours.

02

We check with our partners

We confirm availability with Kafe Celsius, the aquavit bar and the beer bar, then send the programme and the total price in writing.

03

50 % deposit

You approve the programme and a 50 % deposit secures the date. The remaining half is invoiced after the evening.

04

The rest is ours to run

A meeting point, a time, and a host waiting there. Your team does nothing but turn up.

Email your date +47 984 10 156We reply within 24 hours. Book early, December fills fast.

Colleagues raising beer glasses over a candlelit Christmas dinner table

What guests say

4.7 / 5 on Tripadvisor

From 221 reviews. Guiding in Oslo since 2019, and reviewed on Google as well as Tripadvisor.

“A great way to experience life as a local. The food on the tour was very good.”
cindydc, Tripadvisor

“Great tour guides with fun personalities who share their knowledge and love for Oslo.”
Robert A Jones, Google review

OsloWay is not just for Christmas

December is when most teams book this particular julebord, but it is not the only month we host. We run guided food and beer tours across Oslo all year, and we are happy to build a tailor-made itinerary for corporate and business groups or a private version of a tour we already offer.

Client evenings, team days, incentives and company anniversaries are the evenings we host most often. We run the whole programme, welcome your group at the first location, and can say a few words at the table or hand the floor to you.

Planning something else?

Guided food tours, twelve months a year
Private versions of any OsloWay tour
Tailor-made itineraries for your group

Private & tailor-made tours Beer & culture walk

Good to know

Julebord in Oslo: questions and answers

What is included in the julebord price?

A full traditional Christmas dinner at Kafe Celsius with a choice of three starters, two mains and three desserts, two beers or half a bottle of house wine per person, two traditional aquavits in a historic bar, a private guided tasting of four to five craft beers at the largest craft beer bar in Scandinavia, and a host with your group all evening.

How many guests can join the julebord?

The julebord is built for 10 to 20 guests. Smaller or larger groups can be arranged on request and are quoted individually.

How long does the evening last?

About 3.5 to 4 hours, from the first starter to the last pour. Timings follow your group and the venues rather than a stopwatch.

How much walking is there between the three locations?

Under one kilometre in total. The three locations are minutes apart on flat pavements, so there is no queueing and no taxis between stops.

How do we book a julebord with OsloWay?

Email info@osloway.no with your date, the number of guests and any allergies. We reply within 24 hours, confirm availability with our three partners, and send the programme and total price in writing. A 50 % deposit secures the date, and the remaining half is invoiced after the evening.

Can we book a julebord outside December?

Yes. December is the most popular month, but OsloWay runs guided food and beer experiences all year and can build a tailor-made evening or a private version of any tour for your group.

Book your julebord 2026

One date, one invoice, three locations, and a host who runs the evening while your team does nothing but enjoy it. Tell us your date and group size and we reply within 24 hours.

Request your date +47 984 10 156

info@osloway.no · OsloWay, Grünerløkka, Oslo · Christmas dinners for companies and teams, December 2026

A Christmas dinner by the fire, then a beer tasting like no other