Applications open for the Christmas Village

Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2020. As before, the Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses that have quality products at a good price and a diverse range of merchandise, with a promise of life and Christmas cheer at their stall.

The Christmas Village will feature around 20 decorated chalets, each measuring 5.8 m². The sales units at the Hafnarfjörður Christmas Village have been very popular in recent years, and applications are therefore selected based on a number of specific criteria. The Christmas Village is scheduled to open at the end of November and will be open throughout Advent on Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00, and until 22:00 on Christmas Eve. The rental fee for a sales hut is kr. 15,000 for the weekend. The rental fee includes all costs for the set-up and operation of the building and the cleaning of the area. In addition, the City of Hafnarfjörður will promote the Christmas Village through various means in social and mainstream media and attract visitors with an entertainment programme.

Sellers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the goods for sale. If a product or product category is in any way restricted or subject to the granting of a licence, the seller must make themselves aware of this and obtain the relevant licences. This applies, for example, to the sale of food, drink, alcoholic beverages and other products that may be subject to regulation. Sellers are also encouraged to check whether and what insurance may be appropriate, where applicable. The placement of Christmas houses is determined by the overall appearance of the village and what best suits that purpose.

Applicants must submit applications by 25 October 2020. www.hafnarfjordur.is/jolathorp but after that, applications are placed on a waiting list. Enquiries can be sent to the email address: jolathorp@hafnarfjordur.is