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Reykjavík one of the friendliest cities in Europe
Recently, readers of Condé Nast Traveler voted the twelve friendliest cities in Europe in 2022, but the list includes the cities with the most smiling people who offer the most welcome to tourists. There, Reykjavík fell to third place.

Iceland’s national culinary team takes third place in the Culinary Olympics!
With impressive number of quality restaurants, and with award winning chefs that are creating both imaginative and delicious cuisine, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Iceland´s national culinary team came in third place in the Culinary Olympics!

Reykjavík amongst the best cities in the world according to Condé Nast readers
Each year, readers of one of the most popular travel magazines, Condé Nast Traveler, weigh in on their favorite international cities, big and small

Elding Adventure at Sea
Elding is the original whale tour operator in Reykjavík and offers the most talked-about sea adventure tours in Iceland. With two decades of experience, we operate sea adventures all-year round from both Reykjavík and Akureyri. By using our experience and knowledge it makes it possible for us to offer our passengers a unique experience. We follow IceWhale’s code of conduct for responsible…

Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.

(NS)FAQ: A few Not So Frequently Asked Questions
Whatever questions you have, and how basic, complicated or strange they may seem, we'll happily answer them.

Sky Lagoon opens up in the capital!
Sky Lagoon has opened up right here in our capital area. The lagoon is a thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.

Viðey Church and Viðey House

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.

New exhibition at Reykjavík Museum of Photography opening 20th September 2020
In the exhibition Distance and Intimacy. Contemporary Icelandic Photography, we hear the voices of some of those who have made their mark on contemporary Icelandic photography over the past two decades.