Snow-covered forest path at dusk

Julemessen Pa Gjofjell

Quiet winter gathering.

Vendors and guests at a seasonal market

Market stalls

Local makers, warm food, and small-batch holiday craft.

Children and adults gathered for a craft workshop

Family workshops

Hands-on sessions centered on tradition, making, and play.

Neighbors sharing food at a long communal table

Shared meals

Tables for conversation, seasonal food, and open hospitality.

Live winter performance in a community setting

Winter music

Small performances that keep the fair intimate and human.

A calm Christmas fair that turns local generosity into direct community support.

Julemessen Pa Gjofjell brings neighbors, volunteers, artists, and families together around seasonal traditions, then channels the energy of the fair into practical assistance throughout the colder months.

Portrait of a volunteer from the winter fair

Volunteer

Kitchen Shift

Portrait of a local craft maker

Maker

Handmade Traditions

Portrait of a family member attending the fair

Guest

Returning Each December

Portrait of a young volunteer involved in the event

Youth crew

First Winter Role

Portrait of a donor supporting community outreach

Supporter

Giving Locally

Portrait of a community partner

Partner

Shared Winter Work

4.8k Annual visitors
126 Active volunteers
38 Local makers hosted
1.2m NOK directed to community relief

Team

Portrait of director Olav Strand

Olav Strand

Director

Portrait of partnerships lead

Ingrid Halvorsen

Partnerships

Portrait of volunteer coordinator

Karen Bjerke

Volunteer Coordination

Portrait of program curator

Mads Iversen

Program Curator

Winter-lit gathering space prepared for the next event

Next event

Opening Lantern Evening

Thursday, 5 December. Music at dusk, warm drinks, and the first light across the market lane.

01 Gjofjell Crafts
02 Nordlys Bank
03 Fjord Matlag
04 Oslo Volunteer House
05 Winter Route Studio
Snowy aerial-style landscape indicating the fair location in Oslo, Norway
18 Feltspatveien, Oslo