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Check out all the things you can see and do here in Reykjavík, there is just so much to see and do!
Culture and Comfort in Reykjavík Itinerary
If you want to mix culture and comfort in the capital city of Iceland then check out this itinerary we made for you!
Extreme Chill Festival
September Extreme Chill Festival, a yearly festival in Iceland moved now permanently to Reykjavík. Established in 2010, it is Iceland's longest-running festival focusing on electronic music and related arts.
City to switch-off the lights in four districts!
The City of Reykjavík has decided that the street lighting will be switched-off in four districts of the capital area tonight between 21:30 and 22:00 in order to give people a better look at the Northern Lights.The districts included in the black-out are: Grafarholt, Breiðholt (Seljahverfi), Öskuhlíð and Skólavörðurholt. People are encouraged to go out and make the most of this unique opportunity…
Driving Arrangements for Busses/Coaches in the City Centre
A new arrangement for tourist bus/coach traffic in the capital city centre was approved by the Environment and Planning Committee on 3 May 2017 and by the city council on 11 May.
Mount Úlfarsfell
Úlfarsfell is a mountain located in Mosfellsbær, a town which is a part of the Reykjavík capital area. It stands at 296 metres (971 feet) tall. Úlfarsfell is lower than its sister "Esja", and definitely not as well known. But it's actually closer to central Reykjavík and offers just as an impressive view over the city. Mount Úlfarsfell suits both the very dedicated hikers as well as those who…
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…
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…
Innipúkinn Music Festival this weekend in Reykjavík!
The Innipúkinn annual music festival will be held in Reykjavík for the 18th time over this Merchants’ Weekend (Verslunarmannahelgi). Starting tomorrow afternoon and goes on until deep in the night on Sunday. The venues this year will be Bryggjan, Messinn Grandi and the area around them. Merchant’s Weekend is known for its many outdoor festivals. There is at least one in every part of the…
New Year's Eve in Reykjavík
Join 200,000 people on New Year's Eve as the city's population unleashes an unforgettable epic display of fireworks! New Year’s Eve in the capital area is an exratordinary experience, especially given the fact that there are no official firework displays in the city. This legendary night is very much created by the people of Reykjavik who collectively do an amazing job. …