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Currency, credit cards and banks
Everything you need to know about payments and using cash and credit cards in Iceland.
The illumination of the Hamburg tree Saturday 26th of November
On Saturday, November 26 at 5:00 p.m., the lights on the Hamburg Tree at Miðbakki in Reykjavík Harbor will be lit for the 57th time.
Fun Over the holidays
Are you looking for fun festivities in Reykjavík during the holidays? Do you need information about opening hours of museums, cultural institutions, thermal pools, restaurants, shops, pharmacies or other services?
Elf bonfire in Vesturbær, Reykjavík
On the last day of Christmas (Þrettándahátíð) it’s tradition in Iceland for children to sing songs, dress up as elves and trolls, and with flaming torches, make a procession down to one of the many local elf bonfires (álfabrenna).This year's main event will be celebrated in Vesturbær on January 6th, starting at 6 pm. The festivities begin at the KR arena, followed by a parade, which…
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…
Safe travel
Good preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable trip in Iceland. Weather conditions can change quickly, roads may close with little notice, and travel in remote areas requires careful planning.
Hamraborg Festival
Hamraborg Festival is a multidisciplinary artist-run art festival focusing on visual arts, site-specific works, performance art and social engagements.
Important phone numbers
Iceland has first class emergency services and health care facilities. Just in case you need assistance during your stay in Iceland it’s a good idea to make note of the following important phone numbers.
Iceland Airwaves
Iceland Airwaves is a critically acclaimed international music festival showcasing the hottest new international bands and the best up-and-coming Icelandic artists.
Faxaflóahafnir - Ports of Faxaflói
Ports of Faxaflói operates Iceland’s largest ports in Reykjavík, Akranes, Grundartangi and Borgarnes, connecting the country’s largest market and economic region to the world and the seas.