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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…

Hafnarfjörður Christmas Itinerary
Hafnarfjörður is just the place to get in the Christmas spirit. A charming and vibrant seaside town, Hafnarfjörður is packed with colourful houses perched amidst sprawling lava fields, beautiful nature and fresh ocean air.

Newly announced Reykjavik Science City
In collaboration with partners, Business Iceland announced the formation of the Reykjavík Science City. Ideally located close to downtown and the university areas, the newly formed Reykjavík Science City will be a hub for innovation, research, and technology.
7 Must-See Reykjavik Neighborhoods according to viator.com
This cosmopolitan capital packs an outsized punch. Iceland’s capital may be small, but each of its neighbourhoods has its own distinct atmosphere

The Spirit of Humanity Forum in Reykjavík
The third Spirit of Humanity Forum will take place from the 27-29 April 2017 in Reykjavík, Iceland at Háskólabíó Cinema. This follows two successful Spirit of Humanity (SoH) Forums supported by the City of Reykjavík.

New Year’s bonfires and areas for fireworks in Reykjavík
New Year’s Bonfires (Áramótabrennur) will be in ten places in Reykjavík this year and in a similar manner as before. You can join the locals and experience old age customs and traditions of the New Year’s celebration.

Dark Magic-Winter Lights Festival 2-5 February 2017
A splendid Winter Lights Festival will take place 2-5 February in all six municipalities of the capital area. This is the sixteenth time that this festival of light and darkness is held, comprising four main features – Museum Night, Swimming Pool Night, Snow Party and Light Art – along with more than 150 events to which countless artists contribute in order to create a unique ambiance in the…

Food map with some of Reykjavík's best restaurants!
Food bloggers Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr chart a course for some of Reykjavik's best food & drink.

Sip 'N' Slide in downtown Reykjavík
Yesterday, Sunday 17 July, a "Sip 'N' slide" waterslide was placed in Bankastræti, a part of the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavík Pride 2014 has started
Reykjavík Pride 2014, one of the biggest annual festivals of the year, started yesterday and will run until Sunday. The festival is now held for the sixteenth time and has grown bigger each year. Reykjavik Pride is an important event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Iceland. The festival promotes visibility and courage and provides a platform for the LGBT community to manifest…