Verified local Learn more: Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum in Reykjavík - A Christmas Visit Where are Christmas markets in Reykjavík? What happens at Christmas markets in Iceland? Find the best Christmas markets in Reykjavík here. Christmas markets have, for th Christmas market at Ingólfstorg Square (December 1-23, 2023) This Reykjavik Christmas market is a bit different from the previous two since it features something more.
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Opening times: Every Friday between 17:00 - 20:00, Saturday and Sunday between 13:00 - 18:00 during the weeks of Advent. Slightly over 20 minutes away from Reykjavik, you will find this Christmas Village. Live music fills the air with sound, horses' hooves patter on the ground, and aromas from traditional food and drinks tantalize all your senses. Reykjavik Christmas Market dates: 3rd to 23rd December 2023. Location: Ingólfstorg (Ingólfur Square). Opening times: 11am to 4pm. Christmas Day: Closed. Admission: Free. Christmas lights: Yes, tree lighting date at Austurvellir: 3rd December 2023. Santa: No. Ice skating: Yes, at Ingólfstorg from 26th November 2023. Note: The Christmas market is open every weekend of advent from 11:00-16:00. Christmas in downtown Reykjavík The Christmas Forest at City Hall Sticking a bit with the tree theme, the next Christmas market takes you to an indoor forest inside Reykjavik's City Hall. While the Christmas Markets in Iceland aren't as extreme or elaborate as the German Christkindlemarkts we experienced in 2018, they are so very charming, unique, and fun. Read more about things to do in Reykjavik and all-around Iceland, here! Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Events
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The Heiðmörk Christmas Market The annual Crafts & Design Christmas Market and the Christmas tree sale in Heiðmörk Woods, located on the outskirts of Reykjavík, is open on weekends about a month before Christmas. There is plenty to see at this market that mainly sells hand-crafted items. The Christmas market at Hjartatorg will be held from 5-6 December, 12-13 December, and then from 18-23 December. There you will find a wide range of retailers with small products, groceries, and others. Iceland's Sovereign Day celebrated at the Árbær Open Air Museum. Holiday storytime and crafts. Icelandic Christmas - Choir Concert. Midday. Submit a new place A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads and quaint village of… In Iceland, Christmas markets have been gaining ground in recent years around the country. We covered Christmas markets in Reykjavík and surroundings in another post. Below, we highlight the Xmas markets in the rest of Iceland. East Iceland
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Reykjavík Christmas Markets 2022 The Christmas Markets will return to downtown Reykjavík after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. Handmade crafts, lopapeysas, baked goods and much much more will be for sale in small pop-up booths set up on different streets and squares. The answer is "yes!" There's so much to love about Iceland over Christmas: Christmas in Iceland lasts for 26 days Iceland has 13 Yule Lads (the equivalent of having 13 Santa Clauses!) You're almost guaranteed a white Christmas in Iceland The northern lights often appear in Iceland during the holiday season
Árbær Open Air Museum Grab a Coffee Icelandic Christmas Preparations Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year in Iceland. Everyone gets a shiny new outfit and there are decorations inside and out. Here are a few ways that the locals gear up for the main event of the season: The annual Christmas market in Heiðmörk woods is located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The market is generally open on Advent weekends
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Christmas Market at Hjartagarður For some quality Christmas spirit and festive fun, head straight to Hjartagarður Square! This classic European Christmas market has everything that you need to celebrate the holidays and is open on most days throughout the month of December. During the Christmas season, Reykjavik transforms into a magical winter wonderland with an array of seasonal activities to indulge in. From ice skating on frozen ponds to exploring the Christmas markets adorned with twinkling fairy lights, there's an abundance of ways to immerse yourself in the local holiday spirit.
