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Reykjavík Open
The Reykjavik Open is an annual chess tournament held in Reykjavik
The Oslo tree
The lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree marks the beginning of the Christmas city of Reykjavík, but the tree is picked up in the Norwegian grove in Heiðmörk. It has been more than half a century since the tree was first lit.
The Christmas Cat
The Christmas Cat is among the best-known Icelandic Christmas creatures. It is a humongous animal, well known to people of all ages in Iceland.
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…
Opening Hours during Christmas Holidays
Opening hours during Christmas Holidays in museums and swimming pools. Reykjavík City Museums Árbær Open Air Museum 23. December: 13:00 – 17:00 24. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 25. December: Closed 26. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 31. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 1. January: Closed The Settlement Exhibition 23. December: 09:00-18:00 24. December: 09:00…
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
HITTUMST | May 8th 2025
HITTUMST is a platform for the tourism industry in the capital area to present its products and services to all interested parties and strengthen connections.
Geothermal Pools & Spas
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 swimming pools.
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet!
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet! This is Reykjavík’s fifth top tourist accolade from CNN Travel, who only last month selected Reykjavík as a Top Winter Destination. Other recent commendations range from ‘Best Travel Destination’ and ‘Europe’s Hottest Destination’ to ‘Best Christmas Holiday’. Apart from the Christmas market, which is…
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.