Literary Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital, and in fact Iceland’s only city, and as such it plays a vital role in all cultural life in the country. The city is home to Iceland’s main cultural institutions, boasts a flourishing arts scene and is renowned as a creative city with a diverse range of cultural happenings and dynamic grassroots activities. Most of the country’s writers live in the city, and it also…
The pond and Hljómskálagarðurinn park
Few open areas in Reykjavik occupy a more solid place in the hearts of the city's inhabitants than Tjörnin and its immediate surroundings, Hljómskálagarðurinn and Vatnsmýrin, where nature and human life meet in the middle of a metropolis in a unique way. At the northern end of the Pond, urbanization began in Reykjavík in the 18th century and since then the Pond has been a centrepiece in…
December in Reykjavík kick off
"December in Reykjavík" has kicked off with an agenda full of festive activities for the coming weeks. Apart from an emphasis on extravagant festive illuminations, the December in Reykjavík festivities focus on themes of peace, harmony and true Icelandic traditions. Christmas lighting and decorations will bring the Christmas spirit to our city in an old fashioned style with Christmas lights,…
Icelandia
Icelandia is one of Iceland's leading tour operators. Icelandia's companies include Reykjavík Excursions, Flybus, Icelandic Mountain Guides, Iceland Rovers, Dive.is and Activity Iceland, all of which ensure safe, enjoyable, and eco-conscious travels and adventures throughout Iceland.
Elliðaárdalur
A 15-minute bus ride from central Reykjavík lies Elliðaárdalur Valley, a large green, public space. It's a very popular destination with the locals for all sorts of outdoor activities, including jogging, biking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, and playing.
Rainbow Reykjavík
March 07.-10. 2019 heralds the start of the 8th annual Rainbow Reykjavík LGBT Winter Pride Festival in Reykjavík. The Pride programme offers a mixture of nature, activities, culture, cuisine, music and nightlife. It starts on the 7th of March with Welcome bubbles at the Pink Iceland office followed by Queer Bingo and if we're lucky with the weather forecast there will be a hunt for the…
THRIFT SHOPS IN REYKJAVÍK
Shopping in Iceland is usually not a very budget-friendly activity. Luckily for shopping-enthusiasts, there’s a large number of thrift stores in the Reykjavik area. These stores sell all kinds of stuff, ranging from household wares to rare gems of fashionable clothing and jewellery. Iceland seems to have a knack for this kind of aesthetic, it's almost as if the best things just continue to…
Nordic House
The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural institution opened in 1968 and operated by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Its goal is to foster and support cultural connections between Iceland and the other Nordic countries. To this end, the Nordic House organizes a diverse program of cultural events and exhibitions. The house is the venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural…
TourDesk
TourDesk is a booking portal offering a wide range of private tours, self-drive tours, and guided tours. With over 1.000 tours and activities at your fingertips, everyone can find what they are looking for. From informative and enchanting bus tours to amazing boat tours or helicopter tours, and everything in between. With TourDesk you can plan your stay in Iceland down to the minute detail and…
Hallgrímskirkja Church Tower
The Evangelical-Lutheran church Hallgrimskirkja is a living and thriving church in the center of Reykjavík. Hallgrímskirkja is both a national monument, dedicated to the most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrímur Pétursson, and a mid-town parish church with a vibrant parochial life and musical activity. Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and towers over the centre of Reykjavík…