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Don't miss out on one of the biggest music festivals in Iceland!
Iceland Airwaves, one of the most popular music events in the country, starts this Wednesday the 6th of November. Thousands of guests fly over for the festival which started as a one-off gig in an airplane hangar in 1999 with 5 bands. Over the years Iceland Airwaves has grown steadily with increasingly more bands, more venues and more guests. The festival has established itself as one of the…
Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Hotel Reykjavik Saga is an elegant 4-star hotel that opened in July 2022. Ideally situated at the very heart of the Reykjavik city centre, the hotel is a stone's throw away from picturesque Lake Tjörnin, the cathedral, art museum, shops and restaurants. The hotel is on Lækjargata, a historic street in the centre of Reykjavik and has been designed with full respect to the surrounding buildings…
Model-making workshop for 9–12 years old
Reykjavík Art Museum is hosting a model-making workshop for kids from 9–12 years old in connection with the exhibition Katrín Sigurðardóttir: Looking In – Sculptures and Modelsnow on view at Hafnarhús.The workshop, which is free of charge, will be 26 and 27 October between 9:00 AM and 12:00 NOON at Hafnarhús and is led by Architect Hildur Steinþórsdóttir.Photo: Berghildur Erla…
YOKO ONO WILL PAY HER ANNUAL VISIT TO ICELAND THIS OCTOBER, TO ILLUMINATE IMAGINE PEACE TOWER ON JOHN LENNON’S BIRTHDAY, MONDAY 9 OCTOBER
Yoko will be paying her annual visit to Iceland this October, to signal the illumination of Imagine Peace Tower in memory of John Lennon on Monday 9th October - his birthday.
Peace and multiculturalism celebrated on Viðey Island!
On Saturday December 8th between 2.15 – 5 p.m., the yearly Peace and Multiculturalism event will take place on Viðey Island. The event is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun programme and experience togetherness in the peaceful environment of Viðey Island.In Viðey House, Elsa Nielsen will read from her new book Brosbókin. Later, children can enjoy handicrafts and sing…
When the sky becomes the experience: Reykjavík after dark
In Reykjavík, one of nature's greatest wellness experiences begins after dark. Research suggests that people's connection to the night sky is associated with better mental health and greater happiness. Looking up at the northern lights or a sky scattered with stars requires no effort, no concentration and no agenda. Like being in nature, it allows the mind to wander, rest and reset.
Day Tour Reykjavík
Experience Iceland’s top sights on a day tour from Reykjavík. Find trusted local operators and practical travel tips to plan your unforgettable adventure.
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 Green Belt
Just beyond Reykjavík’s city limits, nature takes over. Lava fields, mountains and wide-open wilderness form the capital’s vast green escape.
Off The Beaten Path
One of Reykjavík's key characteristics is its closeness to nature. The city offers countless opportunities for fun outdoor activities, the most popular one being the thermal pools. However, some of Reykjavík best outdoor spots are unknown to most visitors.