
Your Holiday Guide to Christmas Markets in Reykjavík



Is Reykjavík good to visit in December?
Yes, Reykjavík is beautiful in December with festive lights, Northern lights sightings, and unique winter activities.
What is the traditional Christmas Food in Reykjavík?
Traditional Christmas food includes smoked lamb, ptarmigan, and fermented skate.
Is Reykjavík worth visiting in winter?
Reykjavík is worth visiting in winter for its festive atmosphere, winter landscapes, and cultural experiences.
What are the most popular Christmas gifts in Iceland?

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.

The Christmas Creatures
All of the Icelandic Christmas Creatures will be present at the Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús, at City Hall, and in various places around the city from the 1st of December and throughout the holidays.

Christmas forest in City Hall
One of the main halls in City Hall will be transformed into a small Christmas forest

Christmas Valley in Laugardalur
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.

Christmas Tree Forest at Holmsheiði
You can pick out and chop down your own Christmas tree in the forest!

New Year's Eve in Reykjavík
December 31stJoin 200,000 people on New Year's Eve as the city's population unleashes an unforgettable epic display of fireworks! This legendary night is very much created by the people of Reykjavik who collectively do an amazing job.