If you’re hoping for a quieter New Year’s experience, then the celebrations in Oslo might be ideal for you. Many Norwegians prefer to spend their New Year’s Eve enjoying private celebrations with family and friends, but there are several events you can attend with many locations offering special dinners and entertainment for visitors. The fireworks from Oslo central town hall area are grandiose, just remember to wear layers, since the temperatures can dip dramatically for those celebrating outdoors. There is a Halloween like tradition in Norway on New Year’s Eve, which is called ‘Nyttarsbukk’: people dress up fancy and visit friends and family members, who in return treat them with drinks and food. They also prepare the symbolic dish of rice pudding with an almond in it. The lucky one who gets to eat the almond is believed to benefit with a sweet year ahead.
Note: The Municipality of Oslo does not arrange public display of fireworks during New Year’s Eve.
Read more on Visitnorway.com, Visitoslo.com
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