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City Hall
City Hall is the home of a huge 3D printed map of Iceland on the ground floor. The building itself as the architects conceived Reykjavík City Hall primarily as an interface where the contrasts of nature and city intertwine into a complex, three-dimensional whole.
Mt. Esja
Dramatically dominating the Reykjavík City skyline and providing a stunning backdrop to the capital area is the impressive Mount Esja, a popular destination for day-trippers and riddled with well-worn hiking trails. Once surmounted, the view from the top of this 914-metre high mountain is breathtaking.
Iceland’s first and only circus
The circus tent Jökla has risen in Klambratún park, by the corner of Flókagata and Langahlíð. The circus will be in Reykjavík until July 13th. Then it travels to Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Selfoss and Keflavík and then back to Reykjavík late August. The circus has three different shows: Heima er best (Home is where the heart is) is the big family show performed to Icelandic music. Here is a short…
Swimming culture in Iceland
Swimming pools in Iceland are nothing like in most European Cities. If you truly want to follow in the footsteps of the locals, you should visit one of Reykjavík's 18 geothermal swimming pools.
Fosshotel Baron
Just steps away from the waterside, Fosshotel Baron is an excellent base for a stay in Reykjavík. In this incredible location, the possibilities are truly endless. Enjoy a scenic walk by the seaside, visit the prestigious Harpa Concert Hall and try some of Reykjavík's great restaurants and cafés, all just a short distance from the hotel. Fosshotel Baron is an accessible and comfortable stay…
Spöngin City Library
The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reykjavík. The library focuses on great service and access for all, with a wide range of books, facilities, creative technology, events and exhibitions. Each library location is unique and reflects the local community.
Reykjavík: The Greenest City in the World
Last week the online travel service Travel Bird released the Green Cities Index of 2018. On top of the list, Iceland's capital can be found, with 411 square meters of green space per person.
Hallgrímskirkja Church Tower
The Evangelical-Lutheran church Hallgrimskirkja is a living and thriving church in the center of Reykjavík. Hallgrímskirkja is both a national monument, dedicated to the most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrímur Pétursson, and a mid-town parish church with a vibrant parochial life and musical activity. Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and towers over the centre of Reykjavík…
Icelandic Festivals are Gaining Attention in Edinburg
“Marketing Reykjavík as a Destination for Festivals and Events” was the subject of the lecture which Karen María Jónsdóttir presented on February 5th at the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group 2016 Conference.
Fosshotel Lind
Fosshotel Lind, centrally located in Reykjavík, is near Laugavegur, the city’s main shopping area. The hotel’s central location makes it one of Reykjavik’s best downtown hotels. When it comes to hotels in Reykjavik’s city centre, Fosshotel Lind has everything you could desire within just a few paces