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…
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL STARTING THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY!
Winter Lights Festival 2019 Winter Lights Festival is an annual event that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sun light after a long period of darkness. The program consists of light installations, culture and outdoor activities. The festival provides entertainment for Reykjavík’s locals and guests alike. The programme reflects the many faces of Reykjavík´s capital area; with the…
REYKJAVÍK ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST CITIES FOR EATING OUT
The British newspaper The Telegraph just published a list with 23 of the most amazing European cities for eating out, and is our beutiful city of Reykjavík one of them. The capital area has over 200 restaurants and new restaurant openings are happening very frequently. So wether you are a fish, meat, or a veggie lover it‘s certain you can find something to your liking! New restaurants in…
THE PLANETARIUM IN PERLAN MUSEUM
Perlan museum just opened up a world-class planetarium in one of it‘s water tanks, the first of it‘s kind in Iceland. Built as a part of a nature exhibition in Perlan called Wonders of Iceland which already includes the exhibitions Glaciers and Ice cave, and Water in Icelandic Nature. The first film produced by Perlan is a 8K resolution Northern Lights show, Áróra. A piece of art that brought…
Stockfish Film Festival
Stockfish Film Festival in Reykjavík will be held for the fifth time 28th of February to 10th of March in Bíó Paradís.
The Sculpture Garden
Reykjavik Association of Sculptors