What's on in Norway: Six great things to do in April 2025
Stavanger City Festival
From April 24th to April 27th, Stavanger's streets will be filled with music, dances and storytelling events.
The performance, "
The Story of Our City
," is considered to be the celebration's main attraction.
This performance will be a retelling of the city's history across five of the city's most iconic locations. Events will be suitable for adults and children alike, and more information is available on Stavanger Municipality's website.
There are a number of events celebrating Stavanger's 900-year-long history in 2025.
Nidaros Blues
April 24th-27th will see artists gather at the laidback
Nidaros Blues Festival
.
This year's festival will be the 26th edition and will feature blues musicians from around the world, as well as Norway.
There will be special events for people of all ages, and most of the events will be held at the Clarion Hotel at Brattøra. Both day tickets and festival passes were still available at the time of writing.
Bergen Marathon
There are still slots left for
the half marathon in Bergen
on April 26th.
You'll be able to enjoy the event's atmosphere at both the starting and finishing lines located at the historic Bryggen Wharf in the Old Town.
Inferno Metal Festival
Taking place over the Easter weekend, when most Norwegians will have their sights set on cosy cabin trips, this festival draws metal acts from all over the world.
The festival will take place across several locations in the city, with four-day and day passes available to purchase.
Norway's black metal scene rose to prominence in the 1990s, capturing both domestic and international headlines.
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Easter
Plenty of things make Easter a great time to be in Norway. For starters, workers will have plenty of time off to enjoy with their families.
Most people use the Easter weekend to get out of the city and spend time in nature or at a cosy cabin.
Easter also means a week off school for pupils at Norwegian schools.
Easter Sunday is on April 20th this year. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday are all public holidays in Norway.
Last chance to ski
The beginning of April will represent the last chance for most people in southern Norway to either alpine or cross-country ski.
Alpine resorts will close for the season in April, and snow in cross-country areas will recede to make way for hiking trails.
The mild weather and the typical spring sunshine make it a great time to be outside, enjoying the last of the winter sports season.
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