Applications open for the 2025 Christmas Village
Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2025. The Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses offering quality products and a diverse range of goods with a clear connection to the nation's Christmas traditions.
Applications open for the 2025 Christmas Village
Hafnarfjörður is looking for the perfect mix of vendors for the 2025 Christmas Village at Thorsplani. Applications are now open.
Consideration will be given to the availability of the vendors when selecting them. One to six weekends are available, depending on the overall appearance of the village and the demand for the products. The Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses selling quality products, a diverse range of merchandise with a clear connection to the nation's Christmas traditions.
Would you like to be part of the Christmas Village this year? What's required?
- Particular attention is paid to several factors when selecting vendors for the Christmas Village. First and foremost, they must offer quality products, whether food, drink or experiences, and the connection to Christmas must be clear.
- The variety of the village and the overall experience are taken into account when selecting vendors. Visiting the Christmas village should be an essential tradition, a chance to taste and smell the Christmas season.
Competition for stalls
There has been a good turnout at the Jólavík market in Hafnarfjörður in recent years. This year, the village opens on Friday. Fourteen NIt will be open throughout Advent on Fridays from 5 pm to 8 pm, Saturdays from 1 pm to 8 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm. On Monday, 22nd December, it will be open from 5 pm to 8 pm, and on Christmas Eve from 1 pm to 9 pm.
In the Christmas Village, there will be around twenty decorated chalets, each measuring 5.8 m². The hire fee for a chalet is 24,900 kr. for the weekend. The fee includes all costs for set-up, running the chalet, and cleaning the area. In addition, the City of Hafnarfjörður will promote the Christmas Village and attract visitors in various ways.
With regard to goods for sale, sellers must comply with any applicable laws and regulations. If a product or product category is subject to any conditions or restrictions.
Application deadline: 1 October 2025
Applicants need to submit an application for a house in the Christmas Village, and applications are open until 1 October 2025, after which new applications will be placed on a waiting list. Enquiries can be sent to jolathorp@hafnarfjordur.is
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