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Reykjavík for travel trade professionals
Tour operators and travel agents have their work cut out for them when it comes to choosing between the numerous stunning locations in Iceland. We understand that tourists are excited about visiting glaciers, geysers and black beaches, but we would like to suggest that tour operators and travel agents plan a day in Reykjavík for every visitor.
Reykjavík the Business Venue
In Iceland, those opposites of light and dark, fire and ice, city and nature, are all part of the experience, while our location between the two great continents of Europe and America creates a unique connection with the rest of the world and the perfect middle ground to meet in.
Culture Night 2017 – a Feast of Music and Culture
The biggest festival of Reykjavík, Culture Night will be held for the 22nd time on Saturday 19 August 2017.
Our remarkable winter wonders draw attention in Berlin!
Over 300 hundred guests, including many journalists and operators in the tourist industry gathered at a press event at the Icelandic embassy in Berlin last week to find out what remarkable things Iceland has to offer visitors during the winter season.The event, which was especially organised in collaboration with Visit Reykjavik, Promote Iceland, the Icelandic Embassy in Berlin and WOW air, was…
Lighting of the Oslo Christmas Tree tomorrow!
Celebrate the start of Christmas and take part in a time-honoured Reykjavík tradition, with the lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree at Austurvöllur Square. The lights on the Oslo Christmas tree will be turned on tomorrow December the 1st at 16:00 in front of the Parliament at Austurvöllur square. The schedule begins at 15:30 with the Reykjavík brass band and the Sagene Janitsjarkops band from…
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.
Alþingi - Parliament House
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson. In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of…
Reykjavík Gay Pride 2013
Reykjavik is set to receive thousands of guests as the city celebrates its 15th outing of Reykjavík Pride.The event, which has become one the country’s biggest celebrations on the festival calendar in recent years will take place between 6th – 11th August, with a variety of concerts, dances, exhibitions and ending with the spectacular official Pride Parade on 10th August. Find out…
Tres Locos
Tres Locos brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to Reykjavík, offering a lively dining experience in the city’s heart. With its colorful décor and festive atmosphere, it feels like stepping straight into a Mexican fiesta.
Elf bonfire in Vesturbær, Reykjavík
On the last day of Christmas (Þrettándahátíð) it’s tradition in Iceland for children to sing songs, dress up as elves and trolls, and with flaming torches, make a procession down to one of the many local elf bonfires (álfabrenna).This year's main event will be celebrated in Vesturbær on January 6th, starting at 6 pm. The festivities begin at the KR arena, followed by a parade, which…