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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…
Culture as wellness: 6 experiences in Reykjavík to help quiet your mind
Not every wellness experience involves a robe, a massage or a hot tub. Sometimes wellbeing comes from engaging with art, architecture, music and ideas. Reykjavík's cultural spaces offer room to slow down, focus your attention and reconnect with yourself, one quiet moment at a time. Here are six places to visit.
See, enjoy and photograph the Northern Lights
Discover how to hunt down Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights - and get tips on how to photograph them.
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…
Wellness and health in Reykjavík
Tired, overstimulated and running on very little sleep? Reykjavík offers a different kind of wellness, one built around nature, pure air and restorative geothermal waters.
Trip ideas
In a city where there is so much to see and do it can be difficult to decide, but don't worry we've gathered some ideas for you!
Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games, or RIG, are held annually in January to increase the competitiveness of Icelandic Athletes while reducing their travel costs by creating a unique international event in the city of Reykjavík that attracts strong foreign competitors.
Open calls for the Reykjavík Fringe Festival
Apply to take part in the Reykjavík Fringe Festival! The deadline for the open call is 4 January 2020. The festival itself takes place at the height of summer in downtown Reykjavík, 4-12 July 2020. This is an international open arts festival that offers theatre, dance, stand up comedy, drag shows, cabaret, circus, workshops, films, magic and so much more. Most shows take place in English,…
Luggage Lockers
Need a safe and convenient place to store your bags while exploring Reykjavík?
Reykjavík in 5th Place as the Best Destination for City Breaks
Travel Weekly's has chosen Reykjavík as one of the best destinations in the world for city breaks. Reykjavík is in 5th place after New York, Barcelona, Rome and Amsterdam.