Iceland‘s Christmas markets offer a unique festive experience, as they highlight Icelandic culture with live music, local delicacies, and opportunities to engage in festive activities. Key markets include:
– Hafnarfjörður: slightly over 20 minutes away from Reykjavík, it is open weekends from November 26 to December 18, featuring crafts and local food. Opening times: Every Friday between 17:00 – 20:00, Saturday and Sunday between 13:00 – 18:00 during the weeks of Advent.
– Heiðmörk Woods: located on the outskirts of Reykjavík and only a 15-minute drive, it’s a relaxed market with homemade goods and a Christmas tree farm. Opening times: Every weekend from 26th November until 18th December between 12:00 and 17:00.
– Árbær Open Air Museum: Focused on traditional Icelandic crafts and food, it has more opportunities to get involved in the making and doing of Christmas traditions. From knitting, crafting decorations, or baking leaf bread, you will feel as though you are straight out of a Christmas movie scene. Opening times: The museum’s cafe is open daily from 13:00 -17:00 and the Christmas program is happening every Sunday from 11 to the 18th of December.
– Ingólfstorg Square (Reykjavík): Street food is served, and the ice rink in the square provides a fun-filled atmosphere as wooden huts laced with Christmas lights sparkle above. Opening time: This year’s market will be open from December 1st till December 23rd.
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