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Every day of the year is Christmas
No one really knows when this tradition started, but Drobak is Norway's only year-round Christmas town, and the heart of the town, a must-see for visitors, is undoubtedly Tregaarden's Julehus (Christmas House).
Opened in 1988 in a building dating back to the late 19th century, Tregaarden's Julehus is a paradise for every child (and nostalgic adult) – a place where every day is Christmas, even in the middle of summer. At Julehus, you can not only buy decorations and toys to your heart's content, but also all sorts of other things like scented candles, tablecloths, pretty napkins, pianos, and more…
In addition, Tregaarden's Julehus has its own postal system so you can send unique postcards with fun stamps to your family and friends.
Watch out, Santa Claus is here!
I'm not exaggerating, but in Drobak there really are signs "warning" you to beware of Santa Claus, and that's perfectly legal in Norway (of course, only in Drobak).
You'll frequently see these warning signs on the streets of Drobak town.
And if you suspect this is a town trick to emphasize the village's connection to Santa Claus, you're absolutely right. However, it's still somewhat true because you can actually suddenly encounter Santa Claus (or rather, a relative of Santa) on the street or at the Tourist Information Office by the main harbor. He visits in November and stays until the end of December to collect all the letters addressed to Santa Claus. The office walls are covered with Christmas cards and letters from children all over the world, so much so that you can't see anything else. But Santa is also quite unpredictable; he occasionally visits somewhere, so who knows, you might even spot him and take a selfie with him.
Drockak is more than just Christmas.
Even if celebrating Christmas 365 days a year doesn't excite you, the town of Drobak still has plenty to offer, such as the aquarium (located in the same building as the Tourist Information Office), art galleries, and the wooden church dating back to 1776. And most notably, there's Oscararsborg Fortress.
The fortress was built in 1853 and named after King Oscar I. It played a crucial role in sinking a Nazi German heavy warship during World War II. To reach this structure, you need to take a ferry, but it won't take too long; it only takes about 10 minutes to get there, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way – how convenient!
