A world of light and a house of opportunities in Hellisgerði
Hellisgerði in Hafnarfjörður delightfully established itself during the 2020 Advent season as a charming and inviting wonderland. This beautiful public garden in Hafnarfjörður has, just like last year, been transformed into a charming and inviting wonderland in the run-up to Christmas, and its lights will delight visitors and passers-by during Advent. The large red Christmas heart at the entrance from Reykjavikurveg sets the tone and warmly welcomes visitors. This is followed by a magical world of lights, where beautiful strings of lights and illuminated figures delight the eye and the spirit. The enchanting little café in Hellisgerði and the two greenhouses, which were set up in late summer, will be open every weekend during Advent.
Hellisgerði in Hafnarfjörður delightfully established itself during the 2020 Advent season as a charming and inviting wonderland. This beautiful public garden in Hafnarfjörður has, just like last year, been transformed into a charming and inviting wonderland in the run-up to Christmas, and its lights will delight visitors and passers-by during Advent. The large red Christmas heart at the entrance from Reykjavikurveg sets the tone and warmly welcomes visitors. This is followed by a magical world of lights, where beautiful strings of lights and illuminated figures delight the eye and the spirit. The enchanting little café in Hellisgerði and the two greenhouses, which were set up in late summer, will be open every weekend during Advent.
Take part in a treasure hunt around Hellisgerði
In December, a treasure hunt will be offered in Hellisgerði, and the prize will be drawn from the submitted answers on 7 January 2022.
You can take part in https://hfj.is/hellisgerdi2021
Christmas Village and Christmas Wonderland in the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður
The town of Hafnarfjörður welcomed Christmas with the opening of its annual Christmas Village last weekend, a village full of joy, delicious treats and fun Christmas wares, much like the town itself. The Christmas Village will be open every Saturday and Sunday during Advent, and on Christmas Eve. The Christmas spirit, glow and joy of the Christmas Village has this year, just like last, been moved and extended into Hellisgerði, where an attractive and enchanting Christmas land has been created for people to experience, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family and friends. Many residents of Hafnarfjörður and friends of the town enjoyed the garden during the 2020 Advent season, making their way through it on their walk around the Christmas town. People could be seen enjoying a cup of coffee and refreshments in the café, families on a picnic with hot chocolate and Christmas biscuits, children doing some light lava rock climbing and exploring the caves, and skating on the pond at the bottom of the garden. The Christmas Adventure Land in Hellisgerði is open 24/7 throughout Advent and into the New Year. In mid-December, the Hjartasvellið in Hafnarfjörður is also set to open, offering another unique opportunity for a different kind of experience in the heart of the town.
Town Cinema and the Christmas Heart of Hafnarfjörður
In December, Town Cinema to conjure up The Jólahjarta Hafnarfjarðar music festival. The festival will have a similar format to other music festivals associated with the Town Hall Cinema – in a huge marquee in the back garden, with free entry to the area. There will be troubadours, DJs and a „sing-along“ to entertain the crowd. Bæjarbíó and Matthísenstofa hold an important place in the hearts of the town's residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður who attend events and seek upliftment there during Advent. Regular Advent fixtures will be on offer, as well as some new additions. Among the many performers taking to the stage at Jólahjartað in Bæjarbíó this year are brothers Jón Jónsson and Friðrik Dór, father and daughter Björgvin Halldórsson and Svala Björgvinsdóttir, along with Margrét Eir and Guðrún Árný, who will be leading the singalong.