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Rainbow street in Reykjavík
One of the main streets in downtown Reykjavík has been dressed up in the colors of the rainbow to celebrate Reykjavík Pride which is now held for the seventeenth time. The festival started on Tuesday and ends on Sunday. The rainbow street in Reykjavík is a sign of joy and support for diversity. The initiative is organized by the city of Reykjavík in cooperation with Reykjavík Pride. The rainbow…
Elliðavatn lake
Elliðavatn is a lake situated in the area of Reykjavík. It is in the vicinity of natural park Heiðmörk with its hiking and biking trails, small forests, and lava formations. The eastern shores of Elliðavatn are part of the Heiðmörk nature reserve, protected by the state. The lake was originally two different lakes called Vatnsendavatn and Vatnsvatn. The former belonged to the town of…
Planning a Northern Lights Trip to Iceland?
Thinking about coming to Iceland this winter to check out the Northern Lights? We´ve combined some informative articles that will get you started. Planning your trip ahead of time and reading up on how to photograph the lights is a good start.
THE REYKJAVÍK CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Fun, films and family entertainment coming up at The Reykjavík International Children's Film Festival!The festival opens on March 20th at the city’s Bíó Paradís movie theatre in Downtown Reykjavík and runs until March 30th. During the festival a number of interesting films, animations, documentaries and shorts (for children of all ages) will be screened in addition to some special…
Alþingisgarðurinn parliament park
Behind the Parliament House is a beautiful and peaceful garden, which is mostly surrounded by a high stone wall. The park is the oldest Icelandic public park that has been preserved in its original form since 1894. The park is a nice location to sit down on a bench and observe the environment. In Alþingi in 1893, a proposal was made on how to spend the money that had been collected in the…
Welcome to our brand new website!
Welcome to our brand new online website and travel guide! Here you‘ll find everything you need to know about travelling in and around our favourite capital city and beyond.Both entertaining and easy to use our new website is designed to enhance both the quality and availability of information to all our guests and people interested in paying us a visit.Although the majority of the new…
Reykjavík is the European Adventure Destination of the Year for 2018
Reykjavík has been named European Adventure Destination of the Year for 2018 by the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG). This is the second consecutive year that the prestigious travel periodical LTG has selected Reykjavík as a destination: In 2017 Reykjavík was LTG Winter Destination of the Year.
Cream Bun Day - Explosion Day - Ash Wednesday!
Monday February 12th is Cream Bun Day or 'Bolludagur' in Iceland - a national day of indulgence where Icelanders devour an excess of choux pastry buns filled with jam and cream.
Day Tours from Reykjavík Iceland
Planning day tours from Reykjavík, Iceland? Find top-rated routes and activities, expert advice, and local operators to help you explore Iceland with ease.
48 hours of having nowhere to be (in Reykjavík)
Ready for a reset? Spend 48 hours in Reykjavík and feel like yourself again.