The Christmas Village Adventure Every Weekend
The second weekend of the Christmas Village will be a big one. There's a fireworks display on Friday evening, the opening of the shops in the new Fjord, and a host of wonderful events all weekend. Then Grýla will be wandering around the Christmas Village on Sunday.
It will be wonderful to stop off at the glasshouses on Thorsplan, our experience houses:
- Saturday: The Circolo sisters love to delight the nation and take pride in every little detail. They work with high-quality ingredients and exquisite packaging. Circolo produces handmade chocolate topped with exotic flavours – an experience that brings you joy and love.
- Sunday: Icelandic handmade blankets – come and feel how soft they are!
And the programme is not a bad one. The main points:
On Friday
- 18:45 Singing session with Sveinka
- 19:20 Christmas Town Fireworks Display from the seafront, directly opposite the Fjord.
On Saturday
- 16:00 Princesses prepare for Christmas at Thorsplan
- 18:00 – 20:00 Photo shoot with Sveinka on the stage at Thorsplan
- 19:00 A performance group from the Hafnarfjörður School of Choreography dances at Thor's Square, by Hjarta Square and in Hellisgerði Park.
On Sunday
- At 15:30, Tufti and the Troll Children will be visiting the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum.
But what can be found in the Christmas houses in the Christmas Village?
- Kids' Cuteness.is Offers crafts, toys and fun gifts for all ages.
- Hobby.is Offers craftsmanship from creative Icelanders.
- Sylwia Olszewska Christmas cake rolling pins and cake stamps, ideal for Christmas baking.
- Sixpence a day Timeless hats and caps, plus accessories
- Blueberry It has a gorgeous festive decoration that delights both the eye and the soul.
- ICE design Handmade jewellery inspired by Icelandic nature, silver, lava pebbles and fish leather!
- Agzu store will have handmade and recycled products, from candles, soaps and jewellery to Polish pottery!
- The Witchcraft creates natural, handmade health and skincare products from herbs and seaweed — everything from facial oils and healing balms to herbal sprays
- Sweet-toothed fans get their own when Out of the blue Introducing handmade chocolate with an Icelandic twist.
- Icelandic loyalty, celebrating its 20th anniversary, showcases products from Icelandic berries, herbs and seaweed.
That's not all, as a wide variety of food will be on offer:
- Bloody hell Offers tasty spreads and novelties from Icelandic ingredients.
- Food company will be with game and sauces.
- Town bakery with baking and Christmas treats.
- The Lángos van with a Hungarian dish.
- The sheep farm Offers a selection of cabin- and dung-cured smoked meat in various forms, double-cured smoked meat, cabin- and dung-cured bjúgu, buried ewe loin and high-quality cold cuts.
- Turf House with chips in a new and exciting version.
- The Shore Pub Offers gifts and handicrafts, the Sobo troll doll and hot drinks.
- In the middle house stands Brick the watch, but on offer will be Ali Christmas sausage, Brikk Christmas puddings and Góu hot chocolate, to name but a few.
So all the sweets in the Christmas village.
- Churros Wagon Offers crispy and hot churros.
- Anna's Café Delights with Danish apple slices, biscuits and layered cakes.
Yes, the Christmas Village is a fantastic experience for the whole family. One of the very best Advent entertainments – if not the best!
