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Vikings in Reykjavík: Village, Museum, Hotel, and Restaurant
Immerse yourself in Reykjavík’s Viking heritage. Visit the Viking village, explore the museum, stay at themed hotels, and dine at authentic Viking restaurants.
BRIGHT DAYS FESTIVAL 2014!
From April 23.- 27. the charming town of Hafnarfjörður will be enlivened with five Bright Days, filled with concerts, exhibitions and a whole host of other fantastic cultural events!The Bright Days Festival, which marks the final day of winter and the much anticipated arrival of summer, has become a firm favourite on the town’s annual calendar of events, and is celebrated with a great…
Lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree this Sunday
Next Sunday, 29 November 2015, the annual event of lighting the Oslo Christmas tree will take place at Austurvöllur. For decades the lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree has marked the beginning of our Christmas preparations in the city. It has its place in the hearts of the people in Reykjavík, who gather each year to enjoy both the spirit of Christmas and each others company. The lighting…
REYKJAVÍK NEON SESSIONS
Taking place as part of a landmark mobile venture to Reykjavík and to celebrate the beginning of the annual Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik, these sessions are a two hour taster on what neon is, what it can be and how to make it. Expect mesmerizing demonstrations of blowing, bending and fusing glass with flame, filling with gas and illuminating with electricity. Experience the chance to have…
Reykjavík Children's Culture Festival kicking off today
Children's culture, culture for children and culture with children, these are the three main aspects of the Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival: a week-long arts and culture festival dedicated to children and youth. The Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival was launched in 2010 and is already a huge success. Dedicated exclusively to children and young people in Reykjavík up to the age of 16,…
Reykjavík Pride 2014 has started
Reykjavík Pride 2014, one of the biggest annual festivals of the year, started yesterday and will run until Sunday. The festival is now held for the sixteenth time and has grown bigger each year. Reykjavik Pride is an important event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Iceland. The festival promotes visibility and courage and provides a platform for the LGBT community to manifest…
10 Reasons to go to a Music Festival in Reykjavik
Timeout Magazine says that Iceland is basically nature’s version of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, with everything your imagination can handle on display; spurting geysers, steaming hot springs, and lights dancing in the sky.
Explore Reykjavik like a local
There are definitely plenty of attractions that are popular with everyone who comes to Iceland. What will be covered here is how to explore the capital area of Reykjavik as less of a tourist and more of a native.
Why choose Reykjavík
From its beautiful nature to its thriving cultural scene, Reykjavík offers something for everyone. Explore parks, go hiking, and witness the Northern Lights. Dive into its rich music and film culture, savor its creative culinary scene, and unwind in geothermal pools. Nurturing, inclusive, and lively, Reykjavík awaits your adventure, day and night.
New Year's Eve in Reykjavík
Join 200,000 people on New Year's Eve as the city's population unleashes an unforgettable epic display of fireworks! This legendary night is very much created by the people of Reykjavik who collectively do an amazing job.