Come and enjoy with us!

The Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður has received outstanding attention this year. The atmosphere has been beautiful. The area expanded even further on Friday when Fjörður opened new shops just a stone’s throw from our lovely village. Strandgata is full of life.

The Christmas Village with its beautifully decorated Hafnarfjörður Christmas houses has long been nationally known for its wide range of exciting gifts, gourmet treats, crafts, and design. It is the perfect place to find the ideal Christmas gift while the family enjoys delicious treats that warm from the inside.

The Yule Lads visit on weekends, and Grýla will also be roaming the town on Sundays. Strandgata is transformed into a pedestrian street while the Christmas Village is open.

Weekend schedule

Friday, 5 December

• 18:30 Margrét Eir sings Christmas songs

Saturday, 6 December

• 10:00 – 12:00 Singing Christmas in Hafnarborg
• 13:00 – 15:00 Christmas fun at Hafnarfjörður Library
• 13:00 – 16:00 Mouse stage building and Christmas music in the shed by Siggubær, and open at Siggubær
• 15:00 – 16:00 Marshmallows on a stick at Grýla’s Cave by the Pakkhús Museum
• 16:00 Grýla’s Pancake – puppet show in Hellisgerði

Sunday, 7 December

• 13:00 – 17:00 Christmas market at the Icehouse in ÆGIR
• 15:00 Þorri and Þura at Thorsplan
• 15:45 Strings at Thorsplan
• 16:30 Men’s Choir Þrestir
• 15:00 – 16:00 Marshmallows on a stick at Grýla’s Cave by the Pakkhús Museum
• 17:30 Lighting of the Tree of Sorrow in Hellisgerði and procession from St. Jó

Regular activities throughout Christmas in Hafnarfjörður

Cafés in Hellisgerði, Hjartasvell, and amusement rides

The Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður will be open every weekend from 14 November; Fridays 17:00-20:00, Saturdays 13:00-20:00, and Sundays 13:00-18:00. It will also be open Monday, 22 December 17:00-20:00, and on Þorláksmessa 13:00-21:00.

At Oddrúnarbær in Hellisgerði, Helliskaffi will be open from 14 November: Fridays 17:00-22:00, Saturdays 13:00-22:00, and Sundays 13:00-21:00.

Special attention is drawn to Hjartasvell and the amusement area at Venus House, Strandgata 11, which are open every weekend until Christmas.

Christmas Heart Hafnarfjörður

Thursday – Saturday 17:00-22:00. The Christmas Heart of Hafnarfjörður in the Advent festival tent behind the Town Cinema. Perfect for parents, grandparents, and friends to enjoy a snack and Christmas drink. Christmas lobster soup from Tilveran will be available 17:00-20:00 on all open days.

Citywide Christmas scavenger hunt

Take part in a Christmas scavenger hunt in the Christmas Village and find the thirteen Yule Lads, Grýla, Leppalúði, and the Yule Cat! The game involves finding the thirteen figures on lamp posts in the town center. How do you play? At each post, there is a card with the Yule Lad’s name and a QR code. Scan it to find the correct letter, write it down, and collect all letters. The letters form a short sentence that must be submitted digitally. A help sheet is available at the Library, the Museum, Hafnarborg, and in the greenhouses at Thorsplan or can be downloaded here. Participation is open until 22 December. Prizes will be awarded on Þorláksmessa. See more.

You will find the Christmas spirit with us

The Christmas Town and Christmas Village are full of life and activity for the holidays, and the beautifully decorated Hafnarfjörður Christmas houses at Thorsplan are nationally known for their exciting gifts, gourmet treats, crafts, and design. It is the perfect place to find the ideal Christmas gift while enjoying delicious treats that warm from the inside. The Yule Lads visit on Saturdays, and Grýla will roam the town on Sundays. Strandgata from Lækjargata to Linnetstíg is transformed into a pedestrian street while the Christmas Village is open, helping distribute foot traffic safely and ensuring the security of visitors.

We are the Christmas Town Hafnarfjörður

We warmly welcome you and your loved ones!