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Ice Skating at Ingolfstorg Square
A Christmas village decorated with lights is next to the rink where you can enjoy food, drinks and other goods while getting into the Christmas spirit.
The Oslo tree
The lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree marks the beginning of the Christmas city of Reykjavík, but the tree is picked up in the Norwegian grove in Heiðmörk. It has been more than half a century since the tree was first lit.
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.
The last day of Christmas
Today, the 6th of January is the last day of Christmas in Iceland and one of the four Icelandic holidays that have a special connection to Huldufólk (hidden people).
There's a new Christmas Creature in town!
The Christmas Creatures are back in town and this year we have a new addition to the family.Leiðindaskjóða or 'Sadsack' is the little sister of the Yule Lads and is anything but sad! She's best known for the sack she carries around with her in which she collects all the hassle, stress and bad things in life. Sadsack is just one of the curious Christmas Creatures you can look-out for…
Laugardalur Christmas Valley
In December, the whole family can have fun together in Laugardalur Christmas Valley, where Christmas lights and decorations set the mood for a festive Advent.
December in Reykjavík kick off
"December in Reykjavík" has kicked off with an agenda full of festive activities for the coming weeks. Apart from an emphasis on extravagant festive illuminations, the December in Reykjavík festivities focus on themes of peace, harmony and true Icelandic traditions. Christmas lighting and decorations will bring the Christmas spirit to our city in an old fashioned style with Christmas lights,…
Christmas Tree Forest at Holmsheiði
You can pick out and chop down your own Christmas tree in the forest!
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
Trip ideas
In a city where there is so much to see and do it can be difficult to decide, but don't worry we've gathered some ideas for you!