6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions


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Opening times: Every Friday from 17:00 - 20:00; Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 - 18:00 during the weeks of Advent. Heiðmörk is a beautiful, small forest that is part of Reykjavik but takes about 15-20 minutes of driving to get there. I love coming here for a couple of reasons.


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Reykjavik Christmas Market dates: 3rd to 23rd December 2023. Location: Ingólfstorg (Ingólfur Square). Opening times: 11am to 4pm. Christmas Day: Closed. Admission: Free. Christmas lights: Yes, tree lighting date at Austurvellir: 3rd December 2023. Santa: No. Ice skating: Yes, at Ingólfstorg from 26th November 2023.


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Reykjavík Christmas Markets 2022 The Christmas Markets will return to downtown Reykjavík after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. Handmade crafts, lopapeysas, baked goods and much much more will be for sale in small pop-up booths set up on different streets and squares.


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There are a few Christmas markets in Reykjavik. The main one, at Ingólfstorg Square in downtown Reykjavik, is transformed into Yule Town each December. Yule Town offers a wide selection of local, hand-crafted gifts, decorations, artisanal food, and an ice-skating rink in the middle of the square. Yule Town is usually open December 2-23.


6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions

The Heiðmörk Christmas Market The annual Crafts & Design Christmas Market and the Christmas tree sale in Heiðmörk Woods, located on the outskirts of Reykjavík, is open on weekends about a month before Christmas. There is plenty to see at this market that mainly sells hand-crafted items.


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In Iceland, Christmas markets have been gaining ground in recent years around the country. We covered Christmas markets in Reykjavík and surroundings in another post. Below, we highlight the Xmas markets in the rest of Iceland. East Iceland


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Opening times: Every Friday between 17:00 - 20:00, Saturday and Sunday between 13:00 - 18:00 during the weeks of Advent. Slightly over 20 minutes away from Reykjavik, you will find this Christmas Village. Live music fills the air with sound, horses' hooves patter on the ground, and aromas from traditional food and drinks tantalize all your senses.


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Iceland September 25, 2022 Christmas in Iceland: the ultimate guide by Amanda Tomlin Fancy a Christmas break with a difference? Want to go somewhere where you're guaranteed snowy mountains, Christmas markets and outdoor hot pools to warm up in? Bryan Ledgard (CC)


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Christmas Market at Hjartagarður For some quality Christmas spirit and festive fun, head straight to Hjartagarður Square! This classic European Christmas market has everything that you need to celebrate the holidays and is open on most days throughout the month of December.


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The annual Christmas market in Heiðmörk woods is located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The market is generally open on Advent weekends


6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions

The answer is "yes!" There's so much to love about Iceland over Christmas: Christmas in Iceland lasts for 26 days Iceland has 13 Yule Lads (the equivalent of having 13 Santa Clauses!) You're almost guaranteed a white Christmas in Iceland The northern lights often appear in Iceland during the holiday season


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While the Christmas Markets in Iceland aren't as extreme or elaborate as the German Christkindlemarkts we experienced in 2018, they are so very charming, unique, and fun. Read more about things to do in Reykjavik and all-around Iceland, here! Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Events


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The Christmas market at Hjartatorg will be held from 5-6 December, 12-13 December, and then from 18-23 December. There you will find a wide range of retailers with small products, groceries, and others. Iceland's Sovereign Day celebrated at the Árbær Open Air Museum. Holiday storytime and crafts. Icelandic Christmas - Choir Concert. Midday.


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6 Reykjavik Christmas Markets & Intro to Iceland Traditions

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Note: The Christmas market is open every weekend of advent from 11:00-16:00. Christmas in downtown Reykjavík The Christmas Forest at City Hall Sticking a bit with the tree theme, the next Christmas market takes you to an indoor forest inside Reykjavik's City Hall.