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Christmas market at Hjartartorg
The Christmas market at Hjartatorg will be held from 5-6 December, 12-13 December, and then from 18-23 December. There you will find a wide range of retailers with small products, groceries, and others
Lighting of the Oslo Christmas Tree tomorrow!
Celebrate the start of Christmas and take part in a time-honoured Reykjavík tradition, with the lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree at Austurvöllur Square. The lights on the Oslo Christmas tree will be turned on tomorrow December the 1st at 16:00 in front of the Parliament at Austurvöllur square. The schedule begins at 15:30 with the Reykjavík brass band and the Sagene Janitsjarkops band from…
Our remarkable winter wonders draw attention in Berlin!
Over 300 hundred guests, including many journalists and operators in the tourist industry gathered at a press event at the Icelandic embassy in Berlin last week to find out what remarkable things Iceland has to offer visitors during the winter season.The event, which was especially organised in collaboration with Visit Reykjavik, Promote Iceland, the Icelandic Embassy in Berlin and WOW air, was…
Christmas forest in City Hall
One of the main halls in City Hall will be transformed into a small Christmas forest
Festivals & Events in Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður hosts exciting events throughout the year, everything from music festivals to celebrations of Vikings and hidden people. Here you can find the main yearly events happening in the town so be sure to check it out before you plan your trip to Hafnarfjörður.
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…
Ten Quirky and Beloved Icelandic Traditions
Discover 10 fascinating Icelandic traditions that celebrate history, culture, and community through unique festivals and cherished customs. From sweet treats and maritime tributes to literary wonders, experience the heart of Iceland’s vibrant heritage!
Lighting of the Oslo Christmas Tree 2017!
The Advent this year will be formally launched on 3 December at 16:00, with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo Tree in Austurvöllur.
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet!
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet! This is Reykjavík’s fifth top tourist accolade from CNN Travel, who only last month selected Reykjavík as a Top Winter Destination. Other recent commendations range from ‘Best Travel Destination’ and ‘Europe’s Hottest Destination’ to ‘Best Christmas Holiday’. Apart from the Christmas market, which is…
The illuminaton of the Yule Cat
On Saturday the 16th of November at 15:30, the illumination of the famous Icelandic Yule Cat will take place on Lækjartorg square. The mayor of Reykjavík Dagur B. Eggertsson will welcome the cat with a few words, and the choir Graduale Futuri will sing some Christmas songs. We also heard that the infamous troll parents of the Yule Lads, Grýla and Leppalúði will be there to greet and meet guests. …