Search Content
Reykjavík after Dark
Whether you visit Reykjavík in the summer when you can bathe in the midnight sun or in the midst of the darkest winter when the Northern Lights illuminates the sky, Reykjavík truly is the city that never sleeps. The city is colorful and lively yet peaceful and calm, so every explorer is sure to find activities that suit their state of mind.
Christmas in Reykjavík: A Winter Welcome
Experience the magic of Christmas in Reykjavík - where twinkling lights, festive markets, and centuries-old traditions fill the city with warmth. Taste piparkökur and laufabrauð, join locals for jólahlaðborð, and hear the church bells ring in Christmas Eve. From cosy cafés to lively shopping streets and spectacular New Year’s fireworks, Reykjavík shines with winter wonder.
Old Harbour & Grandi District
Once the heart of Reykjavík’s fishing industry, the Old Harbour and Grandi area has transformed into a lively waterfront neighbourhood where culture, cuisine, marine heritage and modern attractions meet.
Heiðmörk
Get ready for the diverse landscapes and unbelievable lava formations of Heiðmörk Nature Reserve. Enjoy hiking, fishing or horseback riding, walk among the 26 species of trees and spot some of the 60 species of wild birds. Watch the northern lights away from the city lights. You can experience the diversity of Icelandic nature all within the capital.
Find the Northern Lights in Reykjavik
Planning to see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, Iceland? Learn when to go, where to watch, local tips, and the best tours to see the aurora from the city.
How and where to see a total solar eclipse in Reykjavík on August 12, 2026
Plan your trip for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse in Iceland. Discover the best viewing spots in Reykjavík and beyond, plus how to best enjoy the eclipse.
Northern Lights Day Trips from Reykjavík
Plan your Northern Lights day trip from Reykjavík. Learn the best time to go, top viewing spots, local tours, and tips for seeing Iceland’s elusive aurora.
Recharge in Reykjavik
Reykjavík is situated in a place of natural beauty, half surrounded by majestic mountains, which are visible from just about everywhere in the city on a clear day.
Reykjavík Green Belt
Just beyond Reykjavík’s city limits, nature takes over. Lava fields, mountains and wide-open wilderness form the capital’s vast green escape.
About Visit Reykjavík
Visit Reykjavík is the marketing office for the greater Reykjavík area, working closely with all the surrounding municipalities in promoting the area as a destination.