Guide to Iceland's Christmas Markets Hey Iceland blog
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
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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.
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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:
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Opening times: Every Friday from 17:00 - 20:00; Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 - 18:00 during the weeks of Advent. Heiðmörk is a beautiful, small forest that is part of Reykjavik but takes about 15-20 minutes of driving to get there. I love coming here for a couple of reasons.
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
There are a few Christmas markets in Reykjavik. The main one, at Ingólfstorg Square in downtown Reykjavik, is transformed into Yule Town each December. Yule Town offers a wide selection of local, hand-crafted gifts, decorations, artisanal food, and an ice-skating rink in the middle of the square. Yule Town is usually open December 2-23.
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
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.
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
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6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
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.
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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…
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
Iceland September 25, 2022 Christmas in Iceland: the ultimate guide by Amanda Tomlin Fancy a Christmas break with a difference? Want to go somewhere where you're guaranteed snowy mountains, Christmas markets and outdoor hot pools to warm up in? Bryan Ledgard (CC)
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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.
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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.
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
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.
6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions
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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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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The annual Christmas market in Heiðmörk woods is located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The market is generally open on Advent weekends
