Autumn in Reykjavík
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Reykjavík. Icelandic nature is amazingly beautiful and colourful at this time of year, and although there is no frost yet, there is definitely a shiver of crispness in the air with great opportunities to see the dances of the elusive Northern Lights.
Far Fest Afríka Reykjavík
OctoberFAR Fest Afríka Reykjavík is a musical and cultural Festival, held every year at the beginning of October in Reykjavík City.
Supermarkets in the Capital Area
There are many choices when buying groceries in Reykjavik. From supermarkets with lower-cost items like Bónus and Krónan to more expensive places with a variety of products like Hagkaup and Fjarðarkaup.
The delicious Icelandic tap water
Drinks are on us! Kranavatn is a premium quality drink, totally fresh and also good for the environment. It´s been in the making for thousands of years in our glaciers and filtered by endless lava fields. Sounds good? Well, the best part about Kranavatn is, that it’s actually our tap water!
December in Reykjavík
Our wonderful Holiday season, crowned regularly with displays of enchanting Northern Lights, is one of the city’s main winter attractions; however, it’s not just those otherworldly illuminations and extravagant decorations getting all the attention.
Bláfjöll
Iceland’s number one skiing area, Bláfjöll Ski Resort, is just a half-hour drive away from Reykjavík. It's both very popular with tourists as well as Icelanders and is especially known for its spectacular views and varied landscapes. It´s open when there's snow and weather permitting.
Don't miss the Reykjavík International Film Festival!
RIFF - Reykjavík International Film Festival - held this year from the 26th of Sept to 6th of Oct - is one of the biggest and most diverse cultural events in Iceland. RIFF is an independent non-profit organization. For eleven days every fall since 2004 Icelandic people and tourists alike go to the cinema to enjoy the best and freshest of international filmmaking. Guests can also meet and…
Illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower 9th of October!
Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey Island will be illuminated for the 13th time in a beautiful ceremony on Wednesday October 9th at 8 pm. The programme starts at 5:45 pm and lasts until 9:00 pm. Ferry ride and City Bus Yoko Ono invites everyone to sail free of charge to Viðey Island for the ceremony of the Illumination of IMAGINE PEACE TOWER with the Viðey Island Ferry. 5:15 – 7:00 pm: The…
Two more Reykjavík festivals receive a partnership agreement with Reykjavík City
The Reykjavik Culture, Sports and Leisure Council has chosen six Reykjavik city festivals that will receive a partnership agreement with the city for the next three years. The festivals which were chosen are: Reykjavik Pride, Design March, Iceland Airwaves, RIFF - Reykjavik International Film Festival, Dark Music Days and Reykjavik Dance Festival. The role of a city festival is to promote…
Halloween at the Árbær Open Air Museum
Halloween at the Árbær Open Air Museum Thursday 31 October 17:00-19:00 Free admission for guests in creepy costumes! We will be celebrating Halloween at the Árbær Open Air Museum on Thursday 31st October 2019 from 18:00- 20:00. As dusk descends, the grounds of the museum will be cloaked in a supernatural air of mystery; and there in the twilight, you might just catch a glimpse of…