Last updated: December 01, 2024
Planning your Christmas visit to Hafnarfjordur? Here you'll find all the information you need. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our guide shows you everything happening during the holidays.
The Christmas Village in downtown Hafnarfjordur bustles with traditional Christmas shops and handicraft markets at Thorsplan. From Strandgata to Hellisgerdi, you'll find a variety of events, where the Christmas atmosphere comes alive with the scent of hot cocoa and freshly baked gingerbread. The old town center shows its best side with Christmas decorations and lights that brighten up the dark winter days.
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Mild and lovely light display in Hellisgerði.
Jólaljós is a mild and lovely light display that illuminates Hafnarfjörður during the holidays. Light sequences and light figures delight the eyes and soul.
Where: Hafnarfjörður | More Info: Christmas Lights
Handcraft market with natural products.
The Jólamarkaður í Heiðmörk is an adventurous forest experience in the winter paradise of Heiðmörk. Visitors can choose a Christmas tree, find unique gifts for the holidays, and experience genuine festive atmosphere with hot cocoa.
Where: Reykjavik | More Info: Heiðmörk Christmas Market
Large food market with a variety of food and drinks.
The Gourmet Food Festival in Harpa is a large food market held in Harpa during the first weekend of March. It features a variety of food and drinks, and it is one of the largest food markets in Iceland that attracts food enthusiasts from all over the world.
Where: Reykjavik | More Info: Harpa Christmas Food Market
Jól í Hafnarfjörður is a Christmas town with variety and warmth.
Jól í Hafnarfjörður is a cozy and unique Christmas town filled with variety and warmth. Families and friends can enjoy a relaxing holiday atmosphere with activities like entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, services, dining, and fresh sea air.
Where: Hafnarfjörður | More Info: Christmas in Hafnarfjörður
Jólasveinar in festive Christmas activities.
The Jólasveinar visit on Saturdays and Grýla is on the lookout around the town on Sundays.
Where: Hafnarfjörður | More Info: Yule Lads Visit
High particulate matter levels in the capital area.
New Year's Day was a significant particulate matter day in Reykjavík, with high solar hour average particulate matter levels. Particulate matter is the finest type of pollutant that can easily enter the respiratory system, and health protection standards are set at 50 micrograms per cubic meter for PM 10.
Where: Reykjavik | More Info: New Year's Day