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Quite simply, the City Card is the smartest and most affordable way to explore Reykjavík. It has been tailor-made for visitors to the city, helping you to get the most out of your trip. Simply choose from a 24, 48, or 72-hour card and visit as many attractions as you want.
Enjoy the Day in the Grandi District
Discover the best of Grandi District. Enjoy a day filled with unique attractions, trendy shops, and delicious dining options in one of Reykjavík’s most vibrant areas.
Culture and Comfort in Reykjavík Itinerary
If you want to mix culture and comfort in the capital city of Iceland then check out this itinerary we made for you!
Reykjavík City Museum officially opened
Reykjavík City Museum was officially opened on June 1st by Jon Gnarr, the former mayor of Reykjavik. The Reykjavík City Museum includes five museums and exhibitions: The Settlement Exhibition, the Reykjavík Museum of Photography, the Reykjavík Maritime Museum, Árbær Open Air Museum, and last but not least, the monuments and modern art located on Viðey Island.The purpose of the museum is to…
Opening Hours during Christmas Holidays
Opening hours during Christmas Holidays in museums and swimming pools. Reykjavík City Museums Árbær Open Air Museum 23. December: 13:00 – 17:00 24. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 25. December: Closed 26. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 31. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 1. January: Closed The Settlement Exhibition 23. December: 09:00-18:00 24. December: 09:00…
Reykjavík Maritime Museum - Stories of Sea and Land
A harbour museum exploring Iceland's dramatic relationship with the sea.
Maritime Museum Re-opened
This weekend The Reykjavík Maritime Museum will re-open after renovation. On a display are two new exhibitions: "Fish & people" and "Melckmeyt 1659". Entrance this weekend is free.
Celebrating Fishermen's Day in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður
Fishermen’s Day (Sjómannadagurinn) is a much-loved celebration that reflects traditional Icelandic culture and the nation’s long-standing dependency on fishing. Held on the first Sunday in June, it honours the fishermen whose courage and hard work helped build the nation.The tradition dates back to June 6, 1938, when it began as a way to bring fishermen together. Over time, it grew into a…
Grandi District
Just off the city centre lies Reykjavík’s old harbour area known as Grandi. The land was originally just a stretch of sand connecting Reykjavík to Örfirisey island but has been added considerably in the years since. For a long time, this area's sole purpose was to house the fish processing plants and shipyards, but when the new harbour by Sundahöfn was built, much of the industry was moved there,…
Festival of the sea 1.-2. of June
Festival of the Sea is an extension of Fishermen’s Day which is held on the first Sunday in June. The festival celebrations take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with the events on Saturday being referred to as Harbour Day. The festival reflects traditional Icelandic culture and the nation’s long-standing dependency on fishing. The festival celebrates all aspects of the sea, such as…