The Christmas Town of Hafnarfjörður

The Christmas Town welcomes you

Hafnarfjörður turns into a true Christmas town in the run-up to Christmas, where families and friends experience a warm and relaxed festive atmosphere. There you will see gentle Christmas lights, listen to sweet tunes, find a wide selection of gifts, a thriving culture and unique Christmas events. The Christmas route that runs through the heart of Hafnarfjörður, includes a mix of experiences, entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, services and a refreshing sea breeze. Advent is a time of togetherness and the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður is the perfect place to create beautiful and long lasting memories together with your loved ones.

We are the Christmas town!

Heavenly Hellisgerði

Festive lights and a fairytale world in Hellisgerði. The café in the garden will be open Fridays from 17-20. and Saturdays and Sundays from 13-18. from mid-November. The garden itself and the café are ideal for individuals, couples, groups of…

Practical information

Thousands of visitors visit Hafnarfjörður during Advent. The town of Hafnarfjörður places an emphasis on welcoming guests warmly, but at the same time with reliability and in a smart manner. Here you can find information about parking, closures, toilet facilities,…

The annual Christmas magazine

The Hafnarfjörður Christmas Magazine is published in the same week as the Christmas Village opens each year and 72,500 copies are distributed to all households in the capital area. The purpose of the Christmas magazine is to introduce the Christmas…

The Christmas Route

Visit a museum, go swimming, take a walk in the woods with the whole family, enjoy a concert with a group of friends, go out to dinner with your partner, a café with your parents, a walk with the kids…

The Christmas Village

The Christmas Village is open on Fridays from 17:00 to 20:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00. The village is buzzing with life and diverse activities, and the beautifully decorated Christmas houses at the Christmas Village have become…

The Hjartasvellið Ice-Skating Rink

The Hjartasvellið ice-skating rink will be open Thursday - Sunday from November the 15th to December the 23rd 2024. Hjartasvellið is located at the Town Hall Square (Ráðhústorg), in front of Bæjarbíó and Hafnarfjörður´s Library, thus connecting the Christmas Village…

Christmas village events

Christmas news