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Christmas in Reykjavík: A Winter Welcome
Experience the magic of Christmas in Reykjavík - where twinkling lights, festive markets, and centuries-old traditions fill the city with warmth. Taste piparkökur and laufabrauð, join locals for jólahlaðborð, and hear the church bells ring in Christmas Eve. From cosy cafés to lively shopping streets and spectacular New Year’s fireworks, Reykjavík shines with winter wonder.
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art.
Discover Reykjavík Through Time Out’s Eyes
Reykjavík may look quiet at first, but a closer look reveals a city full of small wonders. In Time Out’s latest guide, writer James Taylor gathers thirteen places where the capital shows its heart — from bright glass landmarks to hidden geothermal corners. This is Reykjavík seen through curious eyes, steady footsteps, and moments worth slowing down for.
Christmas Village in Hafnarfjorður
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Christmas Village
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Repair Café
Repair Café is a monthly event where volunteers and participants get together to fix things and avoid creating more waste. Bring an item you care about that has stopped working—clothing, electronics, a broken mug, a leaky air mattress—and enjoy free repairs, coffee and good company. We can't wait to see you! ♻️ LET'S FIX IT TOGETHER ! ♻️ PROGRAM 2026 Sunday, Mar 1st - as a part of the Future…
Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK
Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…
EASTER EGG HUNT ON VIÐEY ISLAND
Elding (the ferry company) are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Viðey Island on Saturday 12 April (from 13:30 — 16:30) in collaboration with the chocolate factory Freyja, Viðeyjarstofa café and the City of Reykjavík. This is a fun game for the whole family set in the beautiful countryside. The aim of the game is to find as many Easter eggs from Freyja, along with any of the specially marked eggs…