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ICELAND AIRWAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrating its twentieth year in 2018, Iceland Airwaves Festival is the world’s most northerly music showcase and industry festival, situated halfway between North America and Europe. Iceland Airwaves brings together the country’s brightest emerging musical talent and forward-thinking international acts. Each November for four days and nights, downtown Reykjavík comes alive, filled non-stop…
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK
Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…
NEW EXHIBITION IN REYKJAVÍK PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM
...now | Páll Stefánsson ...now is the title of a new exhibition with photos by the Icelandic Photographer Páll Stefánsson that will be opened at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography on Saturday 19 January at 15:00. After thirty-seven years as a traveller and photographer, it’s the silence that is most memorable. The howling silence in the endless wilds of the Vatnajökull glacier. The…
THRIFT SHOPS IN REYKJAVÍK
Shopping in Iceland is usually not a very budget-friendly activity. Luckily for shopping-enthusiasts, there’s a large number of thrift stores in the Reykjavik area. These stores sell all kinds of stuff, ranging from household wares to rare gems of fashionable clothing and jewellery. Iceland seems to have a knack for this kind of aesthetic, it's almost as if the best things just continue to…
"BÓNDADAGUR" THE 25TH OF JANUARY
Bóndadagur is a day where Icelanders celebrate husbands, fiancés and boyfirends. This takes place during the first day of Þorri in the fourth month of winter, according to the ancient Norse calendar. The master of the house was therefore supposed to rise before the rest of the household on the first day of Þorri to welcome Þorri with a special ceremony: He was to exit the house, wearing only…
REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL GAMES
The Reykjavík International Games, or RIG, are held annually in January to increase the competitiveness of Icelandic Athletes while reducing their travel costs by creating a unique international event in the city of Reykjavík that attracts strong foreign competitors.
SKIING AREAS OPEN IN BLÁFJÖLL
The skies are bright blue and the snow is crisp in the capital area and many parts of Iceland. For the first time this winter the ski resorts around the country are open. Bláfjöll, the blue mountains ski area just outside Reykjavik is open today until 9 pm. But dress warmly, the temperature is -8°C. Equipment rental available on the spot. For more information go to this website
NORTHERN LIGHTS RUN 9th of february
The Northern Lighst Run is a 4-5 km long fun run or a walk through downtown Reykjavik where runners will see the city in a new and colourful light. Ditch your inhibitions and go all out in the illuminated streets of Reykjavík. All participants get their very own illuminating merchandise to use during the event, making you a part of the entire show from start to finish. This event is part of the…
Kópavogur Regional Archives
Kópavogur Regional Archives was established in the year 2000. It is owned and financed by the municipality of Kópavogur. Its region is the municipality of Kópavogur. It is a non-commercial public institution.
MAGIC ICE REYKJAVÍK
Magic Ice Reykjavík is an ice bar and ice art gallery which just opened up on the main street Laugavegur. Magic Ice Reykjavík is part of a Norwegian franchise that currently has four locations in Norway and one in Denmark. The ice-art gallery features sculptures that draw upon the Icelandic sagas and Viking history for inspiration. In addition to the gallery, the venue includes a pub with a…