THE REYKJAVÍK CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Fun, films and family entertainment coming up at The Reykjavík International Children's Film Festival!The festival opens on March 20th at the city’s Bíó Paradís movie theatre in Downtown Reykjavík and runs until March 30th. During the festival a number of interesting films, animations, documentaries and shorts (for children of all ages) will be screened in addition to some special…
The Complete Guide to Fagradalsfjall Volcanic Eruption in Geldingadalur
Are you coming to see the eruption in Geldingadalur? Then this guide from Guide to Iceland will help!
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER LIT FOR SPRING EQUINOX!
To mark the arrival of spring, the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be illuminated on the night of the Spring Equinox and for the following week (20.-26. March). This special illumination of the tower also marks the anniversary of Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s marriage, which took place on 20 March 1969. Memorably they spent their honeymoon in bed protest­ing the war and promot­ing peace…
Geiri Smart
Downtown Reykjavík is all about throwing a good, old-fashioned soirée. Making allowances for eccentricities in chic sophistication is the essence of Geiri Smart Restaurant. On a culinary level, it´s simply implementing a good idea whenever it presents itself. There are no fixed rules and we play it by ear depending on what our farmers have to offer at any given moment. To be realistic, however…
DESIGN MARCH 2014 OPENS IN REYKJAVIK
Iceland’s most important annual design festival, now hosted for the sixth time in Reykjavík, opens today at the Harpa Concert Hall at 18:00 and is set to be the largest and most significant yet.With an expected 150 dedicated design events, the world’s most northerly capital is set to be transformed into one super venue for design. From fashion to furniture, architecture to food design…
ICELAND'S FIRST CIRCUS BEAR!
A new furry guest will be welcomed to Reykjavík’s Family Park & Zoo today!The trained circus bear, which comes from Norway, will stay for the summer season before returning home, where he’s been entertaining people for years. During this period the Circus of Iceland are planning a national tour with the talented bear, who can, amongst other tricks, do the hula-hoop and ride a cycle…
The Family Center and Cultural House in Gerðuberg
The Family Center and Cultural House in Gerðuberg is a multicultural center with a holistic view of the needs of the family in the neighborhood. We partnerships with key organizations and persons working with families. Services: - Social and empowering activity: https://www.facebook.com/gerduberg111 - Diverse clubs - Heritage social and language groups - Workshops for parent and children -…
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…
EASTER EGG HUNT ON VIÐEY ISLAND
Elding (the ferry company) are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Viðey Island on Saturday 12 April (from 13:30 — 16:30) in collaboration with the chocolate factory Freyja, Viðeyjarstofa café and the City of Reykjavík. This is a fun game for the whole family set in the beautiful countryside. The aim of the game is to find as many Easter eggs from Freyja, along with any of the specially marked eggs…
BRIGHT DAYS FESTIVAL 2014!
From April 23.- 27. the charming town of Hafnarfjörður will be enlivened with five Bright Days, filled with concerts, exhibitions and a whole host of other fantastic cultural events!The Bright Days Festival, which marks the final day of winter and the much anticipated arrival of summer, has become a firm favourite on the town’s annual calendar of events, and is celebrated with a great…