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Want to bake some Icelandic leafbread in a historical place?
On Sunday 24th November at 13:30, Margrét Sigfúsdóttir, the Head of a local school of Icelandic culinary arts and crafts will be teaching guests the art of making traditional Icelandic leaf bread (laufabrauð). Everyone's encouraged to hop on the ferry to Viðey and spend a cosy afternoon together for this wonderful seasonal activity. You never know, the smell of that delicious leaf bread…
Locals Celebrate the First Day of Summer Tomorrow
The First Day of Summer (Sumardagurinn fyrsti) is an annual public holiday in Iceland held on the first Thursday after 18 April.
Hallgrímskirkja church
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical-Lutheran church and is a part of the…
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet!
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet! This is Reykjavík’s fifth top tourist accolade from CNN Travel, who only last month selected Reykjavík as a Top Winter Destination. Other recent commendations range from ‘Best Travel Destination’ and ‘Europe’s Hottest Destination’ to ‘Best Christmas Holiday’. Apart from the Christmas market, which is…
DesignMarch opens next Thursday, 23 March 2017
DesignMarch is Iceland’s most important annual design festival. Organized for the ninth time this year, it will be the largest and most significant yet, with an expected 100 or so events that will transform the most northerly capital in the world into one big venue for design.
Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower Illumination Ceremony
Share a unique moment of peace in Reykjavík CityThe Illumination of Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower will take place on John Lennon’s birthday on 9 October 2013, at 8PM.As has become tradition over the past few years, Yoko Ono invites guests to share a moment of peace, and witness up-close the spectacular illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower – a powerful dedication to John…
The Summer Program at Bíó Paradís
Check out the summer program at Bíó Paradís, Iceland’s first and only art-house cinema.
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…
SKÝ Lounge & Bar
SKÝ Bar & Lounge is located on the 8th floor of Center Hotels Arnarhvoll at Ingólfsstræti 1 in downtown Reykjavík. From SKÝ, guests can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city centre, the harbour area, Harpa, and Faxaflói Bay. Designed in a modern yet cosy style, SKÝ features a spacious terrace that offers panoramic views in all directions. The bar offers an exciting selection of wines,…
MUSEUM NIGHT!
Museum Night, takes place on Friday February 7th and was established to shine a light on Reykjavik’s captivating cultural heritage. By re-opening the museum doors at night-time, city residents and guests will get the chance to explore our diverse facilities during the more enchanting and magical hours leading up to midnight.On Museum Night 2014 a total of forty museums in Reykjavík City…