Thousands expected at the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður – See who will be there!

Christmas lights, smiles and a skating rink in the Christmas Village

200,000 Christmas lights and nearly 50 shops will be in the area for the six weekends that the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður is open. The Christmas Village is 22 years old. It opens today, 14 November, at 5 p.m.

„It's hard to describe what the Christmas Village has done for Hafnarfjörður; more joy, stronger traditions. Families flock here year after year, to pick up the roast, presents and treats, but above all for each other's company,“ says Valdimar Víðisson, the mayor.

Valdimar Together with Clarissa Duvigneau, Ambassador of Germany, and Wolf Dick, Consul of Iceland in Cuxhaven, they will light the twinning tree at around 18:40. This will be the 37th time the event has taken place. The occasion will be set to beautiful music before and after.

The Hafnarfjörður Brass Band plays Christmas tunes at 6 p.m., the male choir Þrestir sings a quarter of an hour later, and Árni Beinteinn and Sylvía sing the children's best Christmas songs after the tree is lit.

Twenty Christmas houses adorn the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður, and numerous shops on Strandgata will be open at the same time as the Christmas Village, including Sigga & Timo, Kaki, Burkni, Litla Hönnunar Búðin, Litla Gallerý, Pipar og Salt and Petria. The Heart Ice Rink, an eco-friendly ice rink, has been set up opposite the Bæjarbíó cinema. The town is completely transforming.

„Yes, Hafnarfjörður changes its character. We decorate the town for Christmas and enjoy the whole Advent period,“ says V.old age.

The first weekend will be packed, and it's wonderful to take a break in the glasshouses at Thorsplan, the experience houses:

• On Friday: malt & orange squash from Ölgerðin
• Saturday: Popcorn and a lucky wheel from Stjörnu (Iðnmark)
• Sunday: Planet Sensory Game

So, what can be found in the Christmas houses:

• Kids' Cuteness.is Offers crafts, toys and fun gifts for all ages.
• Korterí & The Laser Guy Show personal Christmas gifts, cards and handmade products.
• is Offers craftsmanship from creative Icelanders.
• Svarfdal Design captures the Viking spirit in chain-making and macramé
• Sylwia Olszewska and Marzena Hardarson show beautiful crafts made of wood and moss.
• is and Blueberry Bring fine gifts, skincare products and festive decorations that delight both the eye and the soul.
• Sweet-toothed fans get their own when Out of the blue Introducing handmade chocolate with an Icelandic twist.
• Candy floss offers sweets from Icelandic herbs and natural colours.
• Icelandic loyalty, celebrating its 20th anniversary, showcases products from Icelandic berries, herbs and seaweed.
• Hafafell Goat Farm comes with natural produce from the countryside.

That's not all, as a wide variety of food will be on offer:

• Bloody hell Offers tasty preserves and innovations 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.
• Turf House with chips in a new and exciting version.
• In the middle house stands Brick the watch, but on offer will be Ali Christmas sausage, Brikk Christmas balls 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 Patisserie Delights with Danish apple slices, biscuits and layered cakes.

Yes, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers you a magical atmosphere. There you will find crafts, treats and gift ideas for everyone! Festive cheer, fragrant treats and creative crafts fill the heart of Hafnarfjörður. Come and join in the fun with us at the Christmas Village.