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Thirteenth Day of Christmas Bonfire Night (Gufunes, Reykjavík)

Þrettándinn í Reykjavík — Gufunes

Reykjavik, Iceland

Jan 6, 2027Confirmed

On the thirteenth day of Christmas, Iceland says goodbye to the season with great bonfires, fireworks, and a parade of elves and trolls. People bring their old Christmas trees to burn, and the last of the Yule Lads heads back to the mountains as midwinter slowly turns toward the light.

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Key moments

Day 1 · Jan 6

Bonfire Lighting & Yule Lad Procession

Arrive early near the bonfire; it is smoky, so stand upwind and keep a safe distance. Very atmospheric moment with folklore characters.

~18:00 - 18:05

Live Music Performance

Enjoy Icelandic music in a community setting; stand close (but not too close to fire) for best experience.

~18:30 - 19:00

Fireworks Finale

Stay until the fireworks. Secure a clear view of the sky and exit the bonfire area promptly after fireworks conclude.

~19:00 - 19:10

Where it happens

Gufunesbær

Reykjavik, Iceland

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How to show up well

Plan the timing

Visitors are welcome to attend the bonfire and festivities but should follow organizers' in...

Respect local boundaries

Visitors should dress warmly and show respect to local traditions and safety guidelines.

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Practical notes

Crowds & timing

Large local crowd near the bonfire and performance area; more space around outskirts.

Weather

Cold and windy conditions likely; event held outdoors regardless of weather (except extreme conditions).

Transport

Strætó (Reykjavik bus) - e.g. Line 31 from city to Gufunesbær

Tickets

Free events are available.

Safety & access

Reykjavík is a very safe city; standard precautions apply. Fire safety regulations are enforced at the bonfire.