Search Content

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.

Visiting Iceland - do's and dont's according to Lonely Planet
The number of visitors to small, ravishingly beautiful Iceland is soaring – and Iceland’s news has been busy with stories of tourists getting into difficulties

Sigurrós frontman Jónsi talks about new fragrance in Rolling Stone
The new perfume will be accompanied by an original musical composition written by the singer, which seeks to capture ‘the great Icelandic outdoors’

Laugardalur Christmas Valley
In December, the whole family can have fun together in Laugardalur Christmas Valley, where Christmas lights and decorations set the mood for a festive Advent.

Reykjavík amongst the best cities in the world according to Condé Nast readers
Each year, readers of one of the most popular travel magazines, Condé Nast Traveler, weigh in on their favorite international cities, big and small

The Ultimate Guide to Icelandic Swim Culture in Vogue magazine
By Mosha Lundstrom As a frequent flier to Iceland, my arrival routine and advice to visitors is always the same: deplane and get yourself in the water—immediately. It can be at the popular Blue Lagoon, the Bond-worthy Retreat spa, the new Sky Lagoon, or one of the many public pools.

Reunite in Reykjavík!
Over the past year, we have been separated from friends and family, both those who are just a few hours away and those who live across the world. As we look forward to a hopeful future of joyous reunions and exciting travel plans, Visit Reykjavik, Business Iceland, and Inspired by Iceland want to help you reconnect with your loved ones in Reykjavík.

Halloween in Árbær Open Air Museum
If you're here in Reykjavík, or will ever be during Halloween, then a visit to Árbær Open Air Museum is a must as it's an event that no Halloween fan should miss. The museum's staff compete to capture the mysterious atmosphere that accompanies this time and it can surely be said that they outdo themselves every year!

Unglist - The young people's art festival
Unglist, The Young People´s Art Festival is a platform for young artists, writers, musicians, dancers, and designers, in short for all young creative people between 16 -25 years old in Iceland´s capital

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.