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    The Christmas Cat

    The Christmas Cat is among the best-known Icelandic Christmas creatures. It is a humongous animal, well known to people of all ages in Iceland.

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    Imagine Peace Tower

    Lit annually on October 9thThe Imagine Peace Tower is a work of art conceived as a beacon to world peace by the legendary artist, musician, and peace advocate, Yoko Ono. The work is designed in the form of a wishing well from which a powerful tower of light beams. The words IMAGINE PEACE are inscribed on the well in 24 different languages.

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    HITTUMST | May 8th 2025

    HITTUMST is a platform for the tourism industry in the capital area to present its products and services to all interested parties and strengthen connections.

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    Elliðaárstöð – Place of the Year and Architectural Nominee

    In the heart of Reykjavík, where the Elliðaár River winds through its tranquil valley, a once-industrial site has been reborn as a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection.

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    Arriving by Airplane

    There are four ways to get from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík city. You can rent a car, go on a private bus, take a taxi, or catch the number 55 public pus

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    Rainbow Reykjavík Winter Pride

    No date yet for 2022 Amazing nature, nightlife, and northern lights in a fantastic international and local company.

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    Swimming Pools in Reykjavík: A Unique Experience

    Swimming pools in Iceland are nothing like in most European Cities. If you truly want to follow in the footsteps of the locals, you should visit one of Reykjavík's 18 geothermal swimming pools.

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    Reykjavík: Edgy by nature

    Reykjavík sits on the edge of the world— and that's exactly where things get interesting.

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    Christmas Village in Hafnarfjorður

    A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.

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    Hidden World Walks

    Hafnarfjördur is renowned for having one of Iceland's largest colonies of elves, dwarves and other spiritual beings, which (translating from the Icelandic) are collectively called "Hidden Folk".

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