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Iceland Parliament Hotel
Set in the city centre, beside Alþingi (the Icelandic Parliament) and overlooking Austurvöllur square, the hotel places Reykjavík’s cultural highlights right on your doorstep. Reykjavík Cathedral, Harpa Concert Hall, and City Hall are all within a five‑minute walk.Guests can enjoy first‑class dining at the on‑site restaurant or unwind at the spa. As one of Reykjavík’s leading conference and event…
Our Annual Festival Calendar is Online!
There are 74 exciting annual festivals in the city of Reykjavík. With our annual events calendar, you can plan your trip to Iceland around the festivals which arouse your interests.
Tasting Iceland: Phil Explores Reykjavík's Culinary Delights
In the latest season of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix, viewers are treated to a mouthwatering journey through Reykjavík.
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL STARTING THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY!
Winter Lights Festival 2019 Winter Lights Festival is an annual event that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sun light after a long period of darkness. The program consists of light installations, culture and outdoor activities. The festival provides entertainment for Reykjavík’s locals and guests alike. The programme reflects the many faces of Reykjavík´s capital area; with the…
The vast majority of inhabitants of Reykjavík have a favourable attitude to tourists
Inhabitants in the capital area of Reykjavík generally still have a favourable view of tourists, as they did last year, according to a survey carried out in April for Visit Reykjavík. In the intervening year the number of tourists has increased greatly: in the first four months of 2016 visitor numbers were 35% up on the same period in 2015, according to figures from the Iceland Tourist Board.
Easter in Reykjavík
Roughly 70% of Icelanders belong to the Lutheran Church of Iceland, though only 45% claim to be religious. Whatever people think of god and religion, it's a fact that Easter is a National holiday in Iceland. This means a lot of places are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday & Monday. Most restaurant will stay open, but one can expect the majority of stores to close…
Reykjavík Jazz Festival starts the 29th of August
The annual Reykjavík Jazz Festival will be held from the 29th of August - 5th of September. The festival hosts performances in a variety of styles, from contemporary jazz and the avant-garde to Latin jazz, gospel and big bands.
New flight option to Reykjavik
British Airways flies now to IcelandWe welcome a new airline company to Iceland.Their announcement says:"Our direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) means that visiting Iceland's coastal capital couldn't be easier. In just three hours you could be exploring cosmopolitian Reykjavik and beyond."This addition mean more options for our guests to visit…
Lókal Performing Arts Festival
Late 2023 LÓKAL is a performing arts platform that produces and introduces contemporary performance to audiences in Iceland and connects local performance practitioners with fellow artists and presenters from abroad.
New display and street festival
On May 7, Reykjavík City Museum will open a new exhibition in Aðalstræti 10. A fun street theatre and festival will be held on this occasion, starting at 13:00 – 16:00.