Illustration of an indoor Christmas market hall with tables of candles, wreaths and ornaments under garlands (Pepperkakebyen - The Gingerbread City)

Pepperkakebyen - The Gingerbread City

Visitors can explore a vast miniature version of Bergen crafted entirely out of gingerbread cookies. The town features miniature houses, trains, cars, and ships contributed by local schools, kindergartens, businesses, and community members. Proceeds from the non-profit event support charitable causes for children.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

pepperkakebyen.org

When

Hours

Weekdays 09:00–21:00 through January 8, 2027; Saturdays 09:00–20:00 through January 9, 2027; Sundays 10:00–19:00 through January 10, 2027. Christmas Eve 09:00–13:00; Christmas Day closed; Boxing Day 13:00–18:00; New Year’s Eve 11:00–15:00; New Year’s Day closed.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Bergen City Center

Accessibility

Holders of a companion certificate get free entry for up to two people.

Going?

Location

See it and nearby events on the map
byROMMET · Kong Oscars gate 24-26, 5017 Bergen, Norway, Bergen 5017 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and gingerbread enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and whimsical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Visit on a weekday with kids if you can, because children up to 15 get in free then, and groups of five or more are asked to come on weekdays.
  • Don't count on an advance ticket to save time, because pre-bought tickets don't let you skip the queue at the door.
  • Students should bring valid student ID, because the student ticket is only accepted with proof at the entrance.
  • byVENN members should open the app and show a valid coupon at the door, since the adult discount is only sold there.
  • Bake something and drop it off at byROMMET by November 1 to get a free ticket and a diploma.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Bake a gingerbread building and drop it off October 16 to November 1 to get a free ticket and diploma.
  • Children up to 15 get in free on weekdays; at weekends only under-3s are free.
  • byVENN members get 25% off an adult ticket at the door with a valid coupon in the byVENN app.
  • Holders of an Aktivitetskort or companion certificate get free entry for up to two people.

Links & Contact

Run by Bergen Sentrum AS

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see?

A miniature Bergen made from real gingerbread, with tiny houses, trains, cars and ships. Kindergartens, schools, businesses and thousands of locals have built it every Christmas since 1991.

Can I add my own gingerbread creation?

Yes. Anyone can build whatever they like and drop it off at byROMMET from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, November 1. Builders get a free ticket and a diploma.

Where does the money go?

Bergen Sentrum AS runs Pepperkakebyen on a non-profit basis, and the surplus goes to good causes for children.

Does an advance ticket let me skip the line?

No. You can buy tickets in advance or at the door, but advance tickets don't let you skip any queue.

We're a big group. When should we come?

Groups of five or more are encouraged to come on weekdays. Staff accompanying kindergarten, school or day-centre groups get in free, but parents don't.

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