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Reykjavík's best outdoor spaces in Lonely Planet
Although Reykjavík is the capital city there is no shortage of green areas where one can get in touch with nature.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum - Stories of Sea and Land
A harbour museum exploring Iceland's dramatic relationship with the sea.
Reunite in Reykjavík
Reunite in Reykjavík
Grandi District
Just off the city centre lies Reykjavík’s old harbour area known as Grandi. The land was originally just a stretch of sand connecting Reykjavík to Örfirisey island but has been added considerably in the years since. For a long time, this area's sole purpose was to house the fish processing plants and shipyards, but when the new harbour by Sundahöfn was built, much of the industry was moved there,…
Reykjavík turns off its streets lights for the Northern Lights
Due to a great aurora forecast for the evening, Reykjavík City will have street lights turned off between 22:00 and 23:00 in selected areas so everyone can enjoy the Northern lights.
Dark Magic-Winter Lights Festival 2-5 February 2017
A splendid Winter Lights Festival will take place 2-5 February in all six municipalities of the capital area. This is the sixteenth time that this festival of light and darkness is held, comprising four main features – Museum Night, Swimming Pool Night, Snow Party and Light Art – along with more than 150 events to which countless artists contribute in order to create a unique ambiance in the…
Mt. Úlfarsfell
"Úlfarsfell" is lower than its sister "Esja", and definitely not as well known. But it's actually closer to central Reykjavík and offers just as an impressive view over the city.
Sky Lagoon
AN ALL-NEW ICELANDIC EXPERIENCE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN REYKJAVÍK A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
National Day of Iceland
June 17thEvery year, Icelanders' national holiday is celebrated with all kinds of entertainment and events in the city centre!
Lókal Performing Arts Festival
Late 2023 LÓKAL is a performing arts platform that produces and introduces contemporary performance to audiences in Iceland and connects local performance practitioners with fellow artists and presenters from abroad.