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Your Holiday Guide to Christmas Markets in Reykjavík
Experience the enchanting Christmas markets in Reykjavík. Enjoy festive treats, unique gifts, and holiday cheer in the heart of Iceland’s charming capital.
7 Ways Reykjavík Beautifully Combines Nature & City Life
If you’re looking for a place that effortlessly intertwines the conveniences of city life with the restorative powers of nature, look no further than Reykjavík.
Opening Hours during Christmas Holidays
Opening hours during Christmas Holidays in museums and swimming pools. Reykjavík City Museums Árbær Open Air Museum 23. December: 13:00 – 17:00 24. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 25. December: Closed 26. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 31. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 1. January: Closed The Settlement Exhibition 23. December: 09:00-18:00 24. December: 09:00…
Víðistaðatún
Víðistaðatún sculpture park is one of Hafnarfjörður‘s green recreational areas which features a collection of outdoor sculptures by local and international artists. The park also has a six-hole disc golf course, football field, tennis courts, children's playground and barbeque facilities.
Exhibitions
Iceland is well known for its vast and beautiful nature. If you want to get to know some facts about our nature and its residents, you can check out some of these museums!
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature
Reykjavík has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature and is the first non-native English speaking city to receive this prestigious title. Reykjavík is the fifth city in the world to receive the title and joins other UNESCO Cities of Literature including; Edinburgh, Melbourne, Iowa City and Dublin.
Dark Magic-Winter Lights Festival 2-5 February 2017
A splendid Winter Lights Festival will take place 2-5 February in all six municipalities of the capital area. This is the sixteenth time that this festival of light and darkness is held, comprising four main features – Museum Night, Swimming Pool Night, Snow Party and Light Art – along with more than 150 events to which countless artists contribute in order to create a unique ambiance in the…
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.
48 hours of having nowhere to be (in Reykjavík)
Ready for a reset? Spend 48 hours in Reykjavík and feel like yourself again.