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National Day of Iceland
Every year, Icelanders' national holiday is celebrated with all kinds of entertainment and events in the city centre.

Total Solar Eclipse 2026
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurs in Iceland for the first time since 1954.

Six unique pools in Reykjavík
Iceland’s undisputed capital of geothermal bathing, Reykjavík is home to 18 swimming pools. Discover six of the most unique.

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Dark Magic-Winter Lights Festival 2-5 February 2017
A splendid Winter Lights Festival will take place 2-5 February in all six municipalities of the capital area. This is the sixteenth time that this festival of light and darkness is held, comprising four main features – Museum Night, Swimming Pool Night, Snow Party and Light Art – along with more than 150 events to which countless artists contribute in order to create a unique ambiance in the…

Icelandic swimming culture receives UNESCO recognition
A celebration of warmth, water, and the everyday rituals that shape life in Reykjavík and beyond