Austurvöllur Christmas market
The Christmas Market in the Heart of Reykjavík
Every holiday season, Austurvöllur, the historic square in the centre of Reykjavík, turns into a Christmas Market. Cosy wooden huts fill the square, each one lit up and offering something special: seasonal treats and sweets, steaming mulled wine (jólaglögg), local goods and gifts, and plenty of festive fun.
The market is all about getting into the Christmas spirit. Wander between the stalls with a warm drink in hand, pick up a gift or two, and soak up the holiday atmosphere in the middle of the city. Smaller events pop up throughout the season, and you never know when one of the Icelandic Yule Lads might drop by.
Location: Austurvöllur square, downtown Reykjavík
When: From mid-November until 23 December (Þorláksmessa). Open in the afternoons and evenings, with longer hours at weekends and a late opening on Þorláksmessa.
For opening hours, news and upcoming events, follow the market on Facebook: facebook.com/jolamarkadur.is