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Iceland Innovation Week
May Iceland Innovation Week is a festival that celebrates and showcases innovation at the end of May every year. Events ranging from panel discussions and company visits to happy hours and an icy ocean dip are held in locations in Reykjavík throughout the week.
Majority of Residents in Favour of Tourists
Residents of the greater Reykjavík area continue be generally favourable towards tourists according to an opinion poll carried out this summer for Visit Reykjavík.
Sky Lagoon
AN ALL-NEW ICELANDIC EXPERIENCE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN REYKJAVÍK A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
Austurvöllur Christmas market
Kvosin in Reykjavík dresses up in festive costume in December. Jólakvosin is a Christmas market that opens in the heart of Kvosinn by the Ice skating rink at Ingólfstorg
Hopp
Travel like a local with Hopp, Iceland's premier transportation app. Whether you need an e-Scooter to explore sights, a Taxi for the 50 km drive between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík, or even a car to take a short road trip, Hopp's got you covered!
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur pool
Reykjavík Sundhöll has two pools, an indoor and an outdoor pool. There is good access for people in wheelchairs to get into the pool. There is also wheelchair access to the hot tub and sauna.
Öskjuhlíð
Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding Perlan—one of Reykjavík's stunning landmark buildings. Conveniently located right in the heart of the city, this gorgeous place makes for a popular quick getaway from city life, where visitors can cycle or walk along the various paths, that weave through a dense forest of pines and birch trees. The paths around Öskjuhlíð join an extensive…
Mt. Úlfarsfell
"Úlfarsfell" is lower than its sister "Esja", and definitely not as well known. But it's actually closer to central Reykjavík and offers just as an impressive view over the city.
International Festival of Children’s Literature
Next in 2023 The International Festival of Children’s Literature: In the Moorland is a children’s and youth literature festival held biennially.
Elliðaárdalur
A 15-minute bus ride from central Reykjavík lies Elliðaárdalur Valley, a large green, public space. It's a very popular destination with the locals for all sorts of outdoor activities, including jogging, biking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, and playing.