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Viking Festival Hafnarfjörður
The Viking reenactment group Rimmugýgur hosts the annual Hafnarfjörður Viking Festival, the oldest and largest event of its kind in Iceland. Held each year around 17 June, the festival runs five to six days in the picturesque Víðistaðatún Park in the centre of Hafnarfjörður. Almost overnight, the tranquil green space is transformed into a bustling viking marketplace, with tents spread across the…
Walk, look, listen: a sensory wellness walk through Reykjavík
Life shouldn't be about speeding through it so that you forget to enjoy it. So when you walk in Reykjavík, do pause, even if only for a moment, and look and listen to the city around you.
Summer in Reykjavík
With almost 24 hours of daylight during the summer, Reykjavík truly becomes the city that never sleeps, where you can enjoy a number of popular summertime activities including whale-watching, sea-fishing, horse-back-riding and trips to the many natural wonders nearby.
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.
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL STARTING THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY!
Winter Lights Festival 2019 Winter Lights Festival is an annual event that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sun light after a long period of darkness. The program consists of light installations, culture and outdoor activities. The festival provides entertainment for Reykjavík’s locals and guests alike. The programme reflects the many faces of Reykjavík´s capital area; with the…
Easter in Reykjavík
Roughly 70% of Icelanders belong to the Lutheran Church of Iceland, though only 45% claim to be religious. Whatever people think of god and religion, it's a fact that Easter is a National holiday in Iceland. This means a lot of places are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday & Monday. Most restaurant will stay open, but one can expect the majority of stores to close…
Hotel Borg
Hotel Borg by Keahotels is a historic four-star hotel located in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, overlooking Austurvöllur square and close to major landmarks, shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Known as one of Iceland’s first luxury hotels, it combines a central location with a long-standing reputation for quality service.The hotel features a range of spacious, well-equipped rooms with…
The Icelandic Design Award 2016
As We Grow received the Icelandic Design Award 2016 and Geysir received the award for Best Investment in Design in a ceremony at Culture House in October.
Reykjavík City Museum officially opened
Reykjavík City Museum was officially opened on June 1st by Jon Gnarr, the former mayor of Reykjavik. The Reykjavík City Museum includes five museums and exhibitions: The Settlement Exhibition, the Reykjavík Museum of Photography, the Reykjavík Maritime Museum, Árbær Open Air Museum, and last but not least, the monuments and modern art located on Viðey Island.The purpose of the museum is to…
Sunny Reykjavík!
The weather has truly been treating us nicely here in Reykjavík! With more sunshine hours in the past week than we got almost the whole summer of last year, people are truly making the most of of it! Check out these top ten things you can do during these sunny days! 1. Stay up late and make your way down to the impressive Solfar Sun Ship sculpture by the waterfront in Reykjavik to watch…