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Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
Christmas Village in Hafnarfjorður
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Festivals and events in Reykjavík
Reykjavík City is a hotbed of activity all year round, with a remarkable number of annual festivals and seasonal events attracting countless festivalgoers and media attention from around the world.
Reykjavík: Fourteen City Areas, one capital
Discover the neighbourhoods, hidden gems and local experiences that make Reykjavík one of the most exciting places to explore in Iceland.
Becoming your best travelself in Reykjavík
Becoming your best travel self means being present and truly connecting with your destination—and with yourself—to create more meaningful experiences. When you choose to contribute positively to the places you visit and the people you meet, you grow as a person. That feeling stays with you and can shape how you live your life and how you travel.
The City Areas
The Reykjavík Capital Area is the country's largest and most populated city and currently home to 234.910 people (2020), that's two-thirds of the entire Icelandic population!
An afternoon in Reykjavík's museums
Explore the best museums in Reykjavík. Uncover Iceland’s rich history, art, and culture through top-rated museums perfect for travellers and culture enthusiasts.
Reykjavik History Museums and Experiences
Explore the best history museums in Reykjavík. Compare entry fees, locations, and key exhibits from the Settlement Exhibition to open-air museums.
There's a new Christmas Creature in town!
The Christmas Creatures are back in town and this year we have a new addition to the family.Leiðindaskjóða or 'Sadsack' is the little sister of the Yule Lads and is anything but sad! She's best known for the sack she carries around with her in which she collects all the hassle, stress and bad things in life. Sadsack is just one of the curious Christmas Creatures you can look-out for…
Reykjavík Konsulat Hotel
The Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is situated in the oldest part of Reykjavík at the junction of Icelandic history and style. The reconstruction of this charming building, which in the 19th and 20th century housed a grand department store run by Consul Thomsen and his family, was completed in 2018 with modern amenities and a nod to Reykjavík’s vibrant culture. It's a…