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Sleep better in Reykjavík
If your everyday routine involves crowded trains, endless notifications and too much time indoors, Reykjavík naturally encourages many of the habits sleep scientists associate with healthy rest: daylight exposure, regular movement, warm bathing and time to unwind. Light is one of the most important signals for our internal body clock, helping regulate when we feel alert and when we feel sleepy…
Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
Mosfellsbær & Mosfellsdalur
With outdoor activities as its greatest attraction, get ready for a journey of beautiful hikes in diverse landscapes, historic sites, wool shopping and more, all within the Mountain Borough area.
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…
History Museums
If you want to learn a little about the history of Iceland and Reykjavík, you should check out one of these museums and places
Rainbow street in Reykjavík
One of the main streets in downtown Reykjavík has been dressed up in the colors of the rainbow to celebrate Reykjavík Pride which is now held for the seventeenth time. The festival started on Tuesday and ends on Sunday. The rainbow street in Reykjavík is a sign of joy and support for diversity. The initiative is organized by the city of Reykjavík in cooperation with Reykjavík Pride. The rainbow…
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…
Lava fields in and around Reykjavík
Discover Iceland lava fields near Reykjavik, from mossy trails to crater hikes. Explore Hellisgerði, Rauðhólar, and more stunning sites shaped by volcanic forces.
Enjoy Reykjavík on a budget
It's no secret the Reykjavík has ranked high on the World's priciest cities index in recent years. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy the city's charm and culture on a budget. Here are some suggestions on how to make your awesome stay budget friendly.
REYKJAVÍK'S COFFEE CULTURE MAKES CNN'S 'BEST COFFEE CITIES' LIST
Reykjavík City has just been included in CNN‘s article featuring 8 of the world's great coffee cities.Coffee house culture has been a thriving part of the Reykjavík experience for the past 25 years, with many visitors getting spoilt for both choice and the superior quality of coffee. In the absence of any international chains, there’s now a great diversity of cafés in the city…