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City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Explore Reykjavík at your own pace with the City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus service
Lava Show
Lava Show is a must-visit experience for everyone visiting the land of ice and fire!
Hidden treasures in Reykjavík
Wall art has a long history and modern Reykjavík is rich in beautiful murals. These works are all around us, but in our daily lives we perhaps too seldom pay proper attention to them.
The European Film Awards 2022 Go To Reykjavík
The European Film Awards will be held in the Icelandic capital in December 2022. Originally it was supposed to be held in December 2020, but because of the pandemic, it was postponed. The decision was announced by the European Film Academy, the City of Reykjavík, and the Icelandic government.
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
Reykjavík is the Winter Destination of the Year 2017
United Kingdom – 2nd February 2017 - The Luxury Travel Guide Awards team is pleased to announce that Visit Reykjavik has won Winter Destination of the Year – Reykjavik, Iceland in the 2017 LTG European Awards.
Food Hall in Reykjavík
Iceland's first food hall has opened at Hlemmur square in Reykjavík, thanks to a rapid boom in tourism and our fast expanding dining scene.
Reykjavík International Film Festival
For the 18th edition, RIFF is proud to announce a vast array of films, events, and activities. Many of the films come to Iceland directly from the big festivals, which have taken place this summer.
A new geothermal lagoon
Construction is about to begin for a new geothermal lagoon in Kársnes in Kópavogur. Plans are for the spot to open in 2021 with a hot spring, a cold pool and saunas. Further construction will take place once the first aspect has been completed as the project has been split into four parts.
ROAD CLOSURES
On Culture Night the whole of downtown Reykjavík becomes one big pedestrian area. It will be closed to vehicles from 07.00 until 02.00. This arrangement aims to ensure safety.