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Majority of Residents in Favour of Tourists
Residents of the greater Reykjavík area continue be generally favourable towards tourists according to an opinion poll carried out this summer for Visit Reykjavík.
Strætó
The public bus network is easy to use, affordable, and can take you from downtown to the quieter neighbourhoods. Sit back, look out the window, and let Reykjavík roll by.
Fjallkonan
Fjallkonan, named after Iceland's national symbol "The Woman of the Mountain," is a lively and inviting restaurant located in the heart of Reykjavík. The menu combines Icelandic traditions with international influences, offering a delicious selection of dishes for all tastes.
Canopy by Hilton
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre connects you to the best local design, food and drink and culture. Located in a thriving area in the heart of downtown Reykjavik, we offer guest-directed service, thoughtful local choices and bespoke comfy spaces.
Sand Hotel
Sand Hotel is a luxury property located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The hotel's relaxed atmosphere and boutique style design make it a desirable place to stay, with the bustling city life and rich culture just around the corner. Through history the hotel's surroundings have been in the center of culture and commercial in Reykjavik. Sandholt Bakery and Gudsteinn Eyjólfsson haberdashery,…
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and most distinguished landmarks. It is an enchanting destination for intrigued travellers and its grand-scale award-winning architecture has attracted millions of guests since its opening in May 2011. Harpa´s facade is one of the largest artworks in the world designed by artist Ólafur Elíasson and Henning Larsen Architects. Harpa offers one of the best…
Perlan - Wonders of Iceland
Perlan – the Pearl – is an immersive museum that showcases Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes and nature in an accessible and engaging way. Its impressive hands-on, interactive exhibits and shows explain the country’s landforms, geology and wildlife. State-of-the-art technology elevates Perlan from an ordinary museum to one that guests will find innovative and memora
The Illumination of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER at Viðey Island
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Viðey Island will be illuminated for the 10th time in a beautiful ceremony on Sunday October 9th at 8 pm. The programme starts at 5:15 pm and lasts until 9:30 pm.
17 June is National Day in Iceland- Let’s celebrate!
National Day will be celebrated in style this year in Reykjavík, with events focussing around the Lake and extending into adjacent streets, gardens and parks. The programme includes family entertainment, live music, street theatre, dance, a circus, playgrounds for children, booths selling a range of refreshments, sports performances, a vintage car show…. and much, much more.
Höfði House
The Höfði building has a very remarkable history. In the 104 years since it was taken into use, there have been consuls, ambassadors, poets, and artists among others, living there. Höfði is today the mayor's reception hall. Höfði house was taken into use in 1909 and has a remarkable history related to Icelanders' relations with other nations. The house was built at Félagstún for the French…