The Christmas Village opened – Cuxhaven tree lit and thousands of visitors

The Christmas spirit in Hafnarfjörður this weekend

The opening weekend of the Christmas Village at Thorsplan was a fantastic event. Thousands visited the heart of Hafnarfjörður and enjoyed the moment together. Grýla, Stekkjastaur and Bjúgnakrækir ran around the area, causing havoc.

The male choir Þrestir sang and the Hafnarfjörður Brass Band played Christmas tunes. Sylvía Melsted and Árni Beinteinn led the procession and the ceremony when the Cuxhaven Christmas tree, a gift from our twin town, was lit for the 37th time.

The ice rink was packed with children all weekend, the atmosphere at Barbara's was brilliant before and after the show 'Christmas on Ice' at the town's cinema. Yes, the town was buzzing with life.

Next weekend will also be exciting. We can look forward to it.

The weekend's programme

Friday, 21 November

• 18:45 Singing session with Sveinka
• 19:20 The Christmas Town and Fjord fireworks display from the promenade directly opposite the Fjord.

Saturday, 22nd November

• 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.

Sunday, 23 November 

• At 15:30, Tufti and the Troll Children will be visiting the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum.

Yes, it will be fun to tour the Christmas houses, enjoy the company and perhaps even pop into the Christmas Heart of Hafnarfjörður, the tent behind Bæjarbíó, which opens next weekend.

Let's enjoy the pictures, the moments we created together! Yes, we are truly the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður.