Applications are open for the Christmas Village 2025

Applications open for the Christmas Village 2025

The Town of Hafnarfjörður is seeking the right mix of vendors for the Christmas Village 2025 at Thorsplan. Applications are now open.

The selection of vendors will be based on the range of goods offered. One to six weekends are available, depending on the overall appearance of the village and the demand for goods. The Christmas Village seeks to involve individuals, organizations and companies that sell quality goods and a diverse selection of products with a clear connection to the nation’s Christmas traditions.

Would you like to be part of the Christmas Village this year? What is required?

• Several factors are given special consideration when selecting vendors for the Christmas Village. Above all, that they offer quality products in terms of food, drink and experiences, and that the connection to Christmas is clear.
• Diversity of the village and the overall experience are also taken into account when choosing vendors. Visiting the Christmas Village should be an essential tradition, where people can taste and smell Christmas.

Competition for stalls

In recent years, the tiny houses (selling booths) at Hafnarfjörður’s Christmas Village have been very popular. This year the village will open on Friday, November 14, and will be open throughout the Advent: Fridays from 17–20, Saturdays and Sundays from 13–18, and until 21 on Þorláksmessa (December 23d).

The Christmas Village will feature about twenty decorated tiny houses each 5.8 m² in size. The rental fee for a sales house is 24,900 ISK per weekend. The fee includes all costs related to setup, operation of the house and cleaning of the area. In addition, the Town of Hafnarfjörður will work to attract visitors and promote the Christmas Village in various ways.

Regarding the goods for sale, vendors must comply with applicable laws and regulations. If a product or product category is subject to specific conditions or permits, these must be met.

Application deadline until October 1st, 2025

Applicants must submit an application for a tiny house in the Christmas Village. Applications are open until October 1, 2025; after that, new applications will be placed on a waiting list. Inquiries can be sent to jolathorp@hafnarfjordur.is

Apply here

Further information about Hafnarfjörður’s Christmas Village

The Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður is on Facebook