Aerial view of snowy Reykjavík rooftops and the bay at dusk

Christmas

at

Exeter

Hotel

Twinkling lights, snowy streets and the Old Harbour on your doorstep.

Spend the festive season where Reykjavík comes alive.

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Explore the season

Boats in the Old Harbour with snow-capped mountains behind

You are here · Exeter, Old Harbour

Your base for the season

Step outside and Christmas is already happening.

Exeter sits on the edge of the Old Harbour, a short walk from the decorated streets of the city centre. Everything that makes Reykjavík special in December starts at our door.

Christmas markets

Stroll to the festive stalls and lights in the city centre.

Hot chocolate & treats

Steaming mugs and Christmas cookies just around the corner.

Old Harbour

Wake up by the water, with the harbour lit up for Christmas.

Bar Bitter & beyond

Start with Christmas drinks at Bar Bitter, then head out to the city’s best tables.

Festive city centre

Decorated streets and shop windows on your doorstep.

Everything walkable

Leave the car behind. Christmas here is best on foot.

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Christmas in Reykjavík

The city at Christmas.

From glowing light trails to snowy streets, this is how Reykjavík celebrates — and how you can join in.

Reykjavík street decorated with Christmas lights leading to Hallgrímskirkja

Markets & decorated streets

Wander between twinkling stalls and shop windows dressed for the season. Go ice skating, pick up a gift or two, and warm your hands on something hot along the way.

Holiday food & drink

December in Reykjavík is made for long dinners, seasonal brews and Christmas cocktails at Bar Bitter while the snow falls outside.

Hands placing Christmas bread on a festive table with a candle

Illuminated Christmas cat light sculpture in central Reykjavík

The Yule Cat & local traditions

Find Jólakötturinn, the giant glowing Yule Cat on Lækjartorg. Legend says he prowls for anyone without new clothes by Christmas Eve. Then meet the thirteen Yule Lads and count down with the locals.