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Day Tour Reykjavík
Experience Iceland’s top sights on a day tour from Reykjavík. Find trusted local operators and practical travel tips to plan your unforgettable adventure.
We recommend the exhibition Mind and World at Kjarvalsstaðir
The exhibition at Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum consists of both paintings and drawings from Jóhannes S. Kjarval´s career (1885–1972). Kjarval has a unique place in Icelandic cultural history, as one of the nation's most beloved artists of all time.
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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK
Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…
11 Little Known Facts About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is Iceland’s charming and vibrant capital that’s brimming with artefacts, historical buildings, and fun activities that give you deeper insight into the country’s culture, history, nature, and language.
TOUR THROUGH TWO BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITIONS
Join the Reykjavík Art Museum´s docent for a tour through the exhibitions of Jóhannes Kjarval (1885-1972) and Hildur Bjarnadóttir (b. 1969) every Friday at Kjarvalsstaðir at 2 p.m.
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður / Winter Lights Festival
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður: - Board Games in the music department - Music-thrifting market in the music department - Seweing workshop - 18:15-19:45 Sewing workshop for children - 19:30 Music and merriment performed by the band LEA - 20:10 Workshop for people insterested in historical and costuming crafts, lead by master tailor Hugrún Þráinsdóttir
December Delights in Reykjavík
The month of December will offer a packed programme of events in Reykjavík, formally launched on 27 November with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo tree on Austurvöllur. The event begins at 16:00, and some of the Icelandic Yuletide Lads (jólasveinar) are expected to make an appearance.
Arriving by Cruise Ship
Reykjavík is a popular destination for cruise travelers, offering a warm welcome, stunning scenery, and easy access to the heart of the city.
Seltún & Krýsuvík
You don’t need to travel far from the city centre to witness the otherworldly spectacle of geothermal activity.