Christmas Village Opens on December 14th – Preparations in Full Swing

The Christmas Village rises in Hafnarfjörður

The Christmas Village. Who can wait? Preparations are in full swing. Everything is coming together. The ice rink is up. The square is starting to take on its festive look. On Friday, November 14th, our Christmas Village opens. It has stood in the heart of Hafnarfjörður for 22 years!

“Oh yes, I’m so excited! Every single year we find new ways to make the village even cozier and more in tune with the Christmas spirit here in Hafnarfjörður. The Christmas Village has become a beloved part of the holiday preparations for many families. It always warms my heart to see how much people enjoy coming here,” says Sunna Magnúsdóttir, its managing director.

Nearly fifty shops and service providers will be part of this year’s Christmas Village – offering everything from children’s items, crafts, decorations, food, sweets, and natural products. The village is uniquely connected to Strandgata, making our Hafnarfjörður Christmas Village truly special. But what’s the best part?

“I can’t choose between everyone taking part this year, but I can say the selection process was very difficult,” says Sunna. “Ninety businesses and individuals applied to join. We built on past experience to choose what suits our village best. There will be something for everyone.”

The Christmas Village will be open:

• Fridays 17:00–20:00
• Saturdays 13:00–20:00
• Sundays 13:00–18:00

Opening day is just around the corner, and all the final details are being tied up. Many events will take place in the Christmas Village. Of course Grýla, Leppalúði, and the Yule Lads, but also princesses, the VÆB brothers, choirs, and Þrestir.

“Yes, our Christmas Village will be truly special this year.”