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Reykjavík Weather by Month and What to Pack
Discover Reykjavík weather month by month and get expert packing tips to stay comfortable and prepared in every season of your Icelandic adventure.
Six unique pools in Reykjavík
Iceland’s undisputed capital of geothermal bathing, Reykjavík is home to 18 swimming pools. Discover six of the most unique.
December Delights in Reykjavík
The month of December will offer a packed programme of events in Reykjavík, formally launched on 27 November with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo tree on Austurvöllur. The event begins at 16:00, and some of the Icelandic Yuletide Lads (jólasveinar) are expected to make an appearance.
Icelandic swimming culture receives UNESCO recognition
A celebration of warmth, water, and the everyday rituals that shape life in Reykjavík and beyond
December in Reykjavík kick off
"December in Reykjavík" has kicked off with an agenda full of festive activities for the coming weeks. Apart from an emphasis on extravagant festive illuminations, the December in Reykjavík festivities focus on themes of peace, harmony and true Icelandic traditions. Christmas lighting and decorations will bring the Christmas spirit to our city in an old fashioned style with Christmas lights,…
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK
Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…
Geothermal Pools & Spas
Swimming pools in Iceland are nothing like in most European Cities. If you truly want to follow in the footsteps of the locals, you should visit one of Reykjavík's 18 swimming pools.
Christmas Market at Elliðavatnsbær in Heiðmörk
The annual Christmas market in Heiðmörk woods is located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The market is generally open on Advent weekends
The Christmas Creatures
All of the Icelandic Christmas Creatures will be present at the Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús, at City Hall, and in various places around the city from the 1st of December and throughout the holidays.
Viðey Island
Hop on a ferry to the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.