Nine Decorated Homes and two Businesses Receive Recognition

Yes, we are the Christmas Town

The people of Hafnarfjörður truly put on their big Christmas glasses when they looked around and nominated the best-decorated Christmas homes in town. Just over one hundred tips were submitted.

“It has been a challenging but wonderful task to choose from all these magnificent nominations,” said Guðbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir, Chair of the Culture and Tourism Committee, at the award ceremony on Friday.

“Every home and business honored here today has one thing in common: they have put effort, care, and creativity into lighting up the dark winter for all of us. These recognitions are our way of saying thank you for making the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður as magical as it truly is,” she said.

Let’s see which homes stood out this year:

• Blómvangur 1
  “At Blómvangur 1, the owners have created a clean and beautiful Christmas setting that truly brightens the corner where the house stands. Elegant reindeer and carefully chosen decorations give the home a dignified and classic look that catches the eye and brings genuine holiday spirit to all passersby.”
• Hafravellir 12
  “Hafravellir 12 receives recognition for its unique colorfulness and ambition, as the residents continue to add to their magical decorations year after year. It is wonderful to see how the house delights nearby preschool children and creates immeasurable Christmas joy for both children and adults.”
• Furuvellir 19
  “Furuvellir 19 is a true Christmas wonderland and one of the most decorated homes in Hafnarfjörður, where the owners outdo themselves each year with creativity and vibrant colors. The garden is nothing short of magical and offers neighbors and visitors a unique experience marked by great dedication and true Christmas spirit.”
• Heiðvangur 28
  “At Heiðvangur 28, imagination and joy greet you in the form of colorful decorations that shine especially well on this prominent corner lot. It is clear that the decorations are put up with love, to beautify the surroundings and bring cheer to everyone who passes by.”
• Heiðvangur 60
  “Heiðvangur 60 receives recognition for its beautiful and cohesive Christmas appearance, with the house tastefully decorated both front and back. The colorful lights create a warm frame around the home and greatly enhance the streetscape.”
• Sævangur 15
  “Sævangur 15 is a true Christmas paradise, where attention has been paid to every detail in a colorful and grand display that greets everyone traveling along Hjallabraut. The abundance of lights is exemplary and wonderfully enlivens the surroundings with a variety of colors and forms.”
• Unnarstígur 1
  “The house at Unnarstígur 1 stands out beautifully on its elevated location, adorned with clean-lined light strings that frame the patio and garden. Each year, the owners have added to the lighting with great taste, ensuring it blends perfectly with the home’s natural surroundings.”
• Sævangur 52
  “At Sævangur 52, the space is used in an exceptionally clever and beautiful way, with an abundance of lights surrounding both garden and house. Lovely decorations at the entrance and continuous light strings on the shrubs create a warm and cohesive Christmas atmosphere.”
• Álfaskeið 102–104
  “Sólborg Hulda at Álfaskeið 102–104 receives special recognition for enlivening an apartment building with extensive and beautiful decorations that truly stand out. This initiative shows how a strong Christmas atmosphere can be created in a multi-unit building, bringing added light and joy to neighbors and passersby alike.”

Two businesses also received recognition for tasteful decorations:

• Burkni
  “The flower shop Burkni receives recognition for its elegant and abundant Christmas decorations, which fit perfectly with the spirit of the Christmas Village. The rich display of lights in the windows and around the shop deepens the Christmas atmosphere downtown and warmly welcomes visitors.”
• Kaki
  “The shop Kaki is exemplary when it comes to Christmas decorations on Strandgata, with beautifully illuminated windows that catch the eye. This dedication to decorating shop windows with light strings makes our Christmas town even more beautiful and encourages others to join in beautifying the town center.”

Guðbjörg Oddný thanked everyone who submitted tips, as well as those who decorate their homes and businesses so beautifully in the lead-up to Christmas. “It is these shared efforts of us Hafnarfjörður residents that make this such a good place to be during the dark winter,” she said.

“I wish you all a Merry Christmas, and continue to enjoy the splendor of our Christmas town.”