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Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center
Discover the magic of the Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjavík, Iceland's original and only museum dedicated entirely to the Aurora Borealis! Conveniently located in the vibrant Grandi district, just a short walk from Reykjavík’s city center, Aurora Reykjavík is an absolute must-visit for anyone eager to experience the wonder of the Northern Lights
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
Embracing the Northern Lights in Reykjavík
Discover the allure of Iceland's Northern Lights as the Aurora season paints the skies from late August to mid-April. Here's how to make the most of your experience.
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.
Reykjavík Culture Night 2013
Reykjavík Culture Night will be held for the eighteenth time on August 24. The event, which is created and enjoyed by city residents, takes place all over Reykjavík with celebrations in city streets and squares, in museums, businesses and even in residential gardens! The event’s slogan “come on in!” is a reference to those good old fashioned customs of hospitality.Culture Night…
Performance Theaters
There are a few theaters in the capital area. The Reykjavík City Theater is the oldest one having been established in 1897. The National Theater along with the Reykjavík City Theater are the main theaters which have numerous performances per year. Then here is are independent theaters called Tjarnarbíó, Gaflaraleikhúsið and Leikfélag Kópavogs.
Exhibitions
Iceland is well known for its vast and beautiful nature. If you want to get to know some facts about our nature and its residents, you can check out some of these museums!
Reykjavík Arts Festival opens tomorrow, 21 May
Reykjavík Arts Festival 2016 opens with a dance walk downtown on Saturday 21 May at 1 pm. The walk celebrates the diversity of dance in Iceland which is reflected in the many and diverse dance performances in the festival programme. The dance walk is made in collaboration with the Reykjavík Art Museum and the Icelandic dance scene.
THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014 OPENS TONIGHT!
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE LIGHTS AT THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014! The Winter Lights Festival will be opened officially at 7:30pm tonight by the Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr, at the Einar Jónsson Museum. From this location ten stunning light installations, which appear at various locations around the city, will be ceremoniously switched on. In addition to the illuminations, this…
Reykjavík City Card has launched a new, excellent and easy to use website
Visit Reykjavík has launched a new webpage about the Reykjavík City Card, citycard.is where you can get all the information you need about where to buy, how to use and what is included in the card.