Awards for the most beautiful holiday decorations 2025
Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir presented awards yesterday for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Reykjavík's city center. These awards encourage business owners to decorate their windows and shops during the holiday season and recognize those who create a warm, bright, and festive atmosphere throughout the city.
This year, three businesses received awards for exemplary decorations:
Most beautiful holiday decoration
Icemart
Icemart at Skólavörðustígur 38 received the award for the most beautiful holiday decoration this year. The decoration is stunning, welcoming, and complements the surroundings perfectly in the heart of the city center.
Most beautiful window display
Farmers and Friends
Farmers and Friends at Laugavegur 37 was recognized for the most beautiful window display. The window display draws visitors and adds distinctive character to the pedestrian street during the holiday season.
Most cheerful children's window
Café Babalú
Café Babalú was honored for a holiday window that is a special delight for children. The decoration features vibrant colors, playful elements, and a unique holiday spirit that perfectly captures the character of this location. Positioned at children's eye level, the decoration is especially delightful for young visitors.
Encouraging Christmas spirit in the city
Through these awards, Reykjavík City highlights the vital role that holiday and Advent decorations play in creating a welcoming atmosphere during the winter months. These displays brighten the city, draw people to the city center, and delight residents and visitors alike.
Reykjavík City warmly congratulates the award winners and thanks everyone who works to beautify the city during the holiday season.
