Festivals & Events in Hafnarfjörður

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.

June

The Viking reenactment group Rimmugýgur hosts the annual Hafnarfjörður Viking Festival, the oldest and biggest festival and market of its kind in Iceland.

Fishermen´s Day is celebrated at Hafnarfjörður harbor for small boats (Flensborgarhöfn) on the first Sunday in June. The event honors Fishermen and fisheries in Iceland with a diverse program of events.

The National Day of Iceland takes place on the 17^th of June each year and on its occasion, Hafnarfjörður and locals celebrate with a fun festival program all over the towns centre.

Hidden people festival is held in Hellisgerði which is often known as the Elf Garden in Hafnarfjörður. It is a quiet family festival full of mythological creatures and music.

The music festival “The Heart of Hafnarfjörður” is a three-week long program during the summertime that features an array of Icelandic performers. 

Over the summer months, The Hafnarfjörður museum, Hafnarborg and the municipality of Hafnarfjörður organize culture and health walks on Thursday evenings. 

April

Design March showcases the best creations straight from the Icelandic design scene, with fresh, exciting, exotic, and under-the-radar treasures. The scene is small and intimate, which means you’ll get the chance to meet all the stars of local design.

February

The long winter days of darkness in Reykjavík will be illuminated magnificently at the city’s next annual Winter Lights Festival.