What’s happening this Christmas at Sit
Whether you love the Christmas spirit or find the season a little difficult, you’ll find something for you in this article.
Borgar SagbakkenKommunikasjonsrådgiver
We at Sit want students to get into the Christmas mood — that’s why we hold a range of small and large events for the holidays. Preparations have already started. How does a Christmas workshop, rice-porridge evening, Christmas tree lighting, advent gathering or a Lucia parade with nursery-school children sound to you?
Find the overview of our events, opening hours and support services here in this article. Together, we make Christmas a little brighter – Merry Christmas from all of us at Sit!
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Completely normal
We also know that many students stay in their study city over Christmas, and that the holiday season is not necessarily equally joyful for everyone. Perhaps you are dreading going home, or perhaps you are looking forward to a quiet Christmas on your own – both are completely normal.
Check out this article from Studenter spør if you recognise yourself in this:
The only one not looking forward to Christmas? Read this norwegian article from Students ask:
Also remember that the Student Phone run by Mental Health is open every day from 18:00 to 02:00.
Call 116 123 and choose option 3, or chat with them here:
Our advisers and therapists at Sit’s mental health service are taking a well-deserved break over Christmas, but in the meantime you can check out this:
What’s happening in Trondheim
Studentsenteret at Gløshaugen
The Students’ Centre is open until 12.12, and on weekdays the student hosts present the Christmas calendar Jul i Svingen from 09:15. Gløgg and gingerbread are served throughout the day ☕️✨
10.12 17:00–19:00: The Red Cross is organising a porridge evening at the Students’ Centre
Here you can enjoy a cosy chat with other students or volunteers from the Red Cross, and take a well-deserved porridge break during the exam crunch
Loftet
Loftet invites — both during and before exam time — to a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, where you can come either to study/prep for exams while chatting, playing table tennis and enjoying life in the room, or just for games and relaxation.
Christmas holiday opening hours: 10:00–20:00 (27, 28, 29, 30 December)
Aktiviteter på Loftet i Desember
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December activities at Loftet
14.12: Christmas film
17.12: Christmas quiz ❓
18.12: Gingerbread workshop
20.12: Christmas workshop ✂️
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Follow Loftet på Facebook and sitloftet på Instagram to keep up with everything that’s happening in December and into the New Year!
💪 Christmas at the gym in Trondheim
Opening hours: 05:00–00:00 every day
Staffing: Reduced — check your centre here: Our gyms
Guest training: Train at other Sit gyms during the holidays – info: Guest training (applies to all studentsamskipnad gyms in Norway, e.g. SiO in Oslo, Sammen in Bergen, etc.)
Group classes: Classes offered throughout Christmas, except 23.–28. December
Booking: Booking
What’s happening in Ålesund
02.12 14:00–14:15: Music break in Smia – live pianomusic, coffee/tea and gingerbread
03.12: Sit elves on campus
04.12 18:00: Christmas film at Samfunnet – popcorn and Christmas soda
09.12 17:00: Christmas workshop – glitter, shiny paper, mulled wine and gingerbread ✂️
09.12: Sit elves on campus
11.12 12:00: Free Christmas rice-porridge in Smia
12.12 19:00: Band’s Christmas concert – mulled wine and saffron buns (lussekatter)
15.12 11:30–12:30: Christmas cosy time at the Fagskole – mulled wine and gingerbread ☕
16.12: Sit elves on campus
17.12: Christmas workshop at the Ytre Arts School (Ytre Kunstfagskole)
24.12 16:30: Open Christmas celebration in the City Hall – Christmas food, community and entertainment (registration by 14.12)
Deadline 10.12: Friends for Christmas – Sit matches students staying in town + gift card for a communal meal
04.12 11:00: Christmas dinner buffet in Sit Canteen – classic Christmas food with desserts
For the rest of December: the canteen maintains regular opening hours until Christmas, and reopens 05.01
💪 Christmas at the gym in Ålesund
Opening hours 05:00–00:00 every day
Staffing reduced – check your centre info
Guest training: Train at other Sit gyms during the holidays – info: Guest training (applies to all studentsamskipnad gyms in Norway, e.g. SiO in Oslo, Sammen in Bergen, etc.)
Group classes: reduced group class offering; no group classes in week 52 and week 1
Booking: Booking
What’s happening in Gjøvik
01.–20.12: Christmas calendar – daily windows with activities, tips and surprises
01.12 12:00: Lighting of the “All Hearts Christmas Tree”
01.12 17:30: Santa Run + social hangout (Huset) 🏃♂️
02.12 16:00: Soup Tuesday (Huset) 🍲
02.12: Digital window – exam tips
03.12: Decoration day on campus
03.12 17:00: Christmas workshop (Huset) ✂️
04.12: Vote for favourite Christmas song in the canteen
04.12 19:00: Christmas quiz (Huset) ❓
05.12: Social media activity: “Share something that gives you calm”
05.12 18:00: Fagskole’s Christmas dinner (Huset – closed event)
06.12 21:00–02:00: ISU Christmas Party (Huset) 🎉
08.12 12:00: Advent gathering 🕯️
08.12: Write a note on the Christmas tree
09.12 09:00: Lucia parade for Soppen student nursery at the Fagskole 👼
09.12: Digital window – share your favourite place on campus
09.12 16:00: Soup Tuesday (Huset) 🍲
10.12: Mini-Christmas quiz in library/canteen 🍫
10.12 16:00: Exam workshop (Huset) 📚
11.12: Christmas card workshop in the common area ✉️
11.12 19:00: NTNUI quiz (Huset) 🧠
12.12 12:00: Lucia parade in G-lounge + saffron buns (lussekatter) 🧁
12.12: Christmas film screening
12.12 20:00: Music bingo – Christmas edition (Huset) 🎵
15.12 12:00: Lucia parade in G-lounge + saffron buns 👼
16.12 16:00: Soup Tuesday (Huset) 🍲
17.12: Make your own Christmas decoration + cocoa/gingerbread in library
17.12: Snowman competition (Huset) ⛄
18.12: Digital Christmas greeting from the Student Parliament 🎓
18.12 19:00: Final quiz of the year (Huset) 🎉
19.12: Digital Christmas greeting from Sit 🎅
19.12 20:00: Sledging day + last opening day before Christmas (Huset) 🛷
💪 Christmas at the gym in Gjøvik
Opening hours 05:00–00:00 every day
Staffing reduced – check your centre info
Guest training: Train at other Sit gyms during the holidays – info: Guest training (applies to all studentsamskipnad gyms in Norway, e.g. SiO in Oslo, Sammen in Bergen, etc.)
No group class offerings. Reopening 12 January 2026
Check: Booking
- Borgar SagbakkenKommunikasjonsrådgiver