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    The Christmas Cat

    The Christmas Cat is among the best-known Icelandic Christmas creatures. It is a humongous animal, well known to people of all ages in Iceland.

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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.

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    December in Reykjavík

    Our wonderful Holiday season, crowned regularly with displays of enchanting Northern Lights, is one of the city’s main winter attractions; however, it’s not just those otherworldly illuminations and extravagant decorations getting all the attention.

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  • Christmas Village

    Your Holiday Guide to Christmas Markets in Reykjavík

    Experience the enchanting Christmas markets in Reykjavík. Enjoy festive treats, unique gifts, and holiday cheer in the heart of Iceland’s charming capital.

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    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.

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