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Austurvöllur Christmas Market

Reykjavík • Austurvöllur Square

A traditional Christmas market in the public square Austurvollur in central Reykjavik. Features handmade crafts, seasonal foods, and local gifts in decorated wooden stalls with twinkling lights and festive music. The square is also home to the famous Oslo Christmas tree, a gift from Norway that has been a tradition for over half a century.

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Ice Skating at Ingólfstorg Square

Reykjavík • Ingólfstorg Square

A man-made ice rink in the heart of downtown Reykjavik surrounded by Alpine-like wooden huts decorated with Christmas lights. Features Christmas music, roasted almonds, street food, and festive atmosphere. The market extends through connecting Austurstraeti Street and Austurvollur Square.

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Christmas at Árbær Open Air Museum

Reykjavík • Árbæjarsafn

An authentic Icelandic Christmas experience at the Árbær Open Air Museum, dedicated to telling the story of life in Reykjavik in earlier times. Visitors can participate in traditional activities like knitting, crafting decorations, baking leaf bread, and making candles. Features traditional Icelandic Christmas foods including smoked lamb (Hangikjöt) and skate, plus handicrafts and confectionery for sale. Singing and dancing around the Christmas tree complete the traditional atmosphere.

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Christmas Forest in City Hall

Reykjavík • Reykjavík City Hall

A festive indoor Christmas experience in the Tjarnarsalur hall (The Lake Room) at Reykjavik City Hall, which is transformed into a fantastical Christmas forest each December. Different local artists are commissioned each year to create a beautiful festive space. The location offers an enchanting view of Tjörnin Lake and provides a nice indoor option during cold weather.

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Christmas Market at Hjartartorg

Reykjavík • Hjartartorg Square

A Christmas market accessible from Laugavegur Street in downtown Reykjavik. Features a wide selection of vendors with small goods, delicious food, and other Christmas items for sale. The market is held on select weekends during the Advent season.

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Christmas Valley in Laugardalur

Reykjavík • Laugardalur

A festive area in Laugardalur park decorated with beautiful Christmas lights throughout the valley, making it a great place for a walk during the dark December days. Features Christmasland with a colorful carousel operating Friday to Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM. Nearby attractions include the Reykjavik Botanical Garden and Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo.

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Christmas Market at Elliðavatnsbær in Heiðmörk

Reykjavík • Heiðmörk

An annual Christmas market in the beautiful Heiðmörk nature reserve and woods on the outskirts of Reykjavik, about 15 minutes from the city. Features live music, readings from Icelandic authors, children's entertainment, local handicrafts, and a sustainable Christmas tree sale where 50 trees are planted for every one sold. The woodland setting offers a tranquil atmosphere and potential Northern Lights viewing.

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