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Öskjuhlíð
Just a kilometre south of downtown Reykjavík, Öskjuhlíð is a wooded hill featuring forest trails, World War II relics, and views over the city skyline and domestic airport.
Old Harbour & Grandi District
Once the heart of Reykjavík’s fishing industry, the Old Harbour and Grandi area has transformed into a lively waterfront neighbourhood where culture, cuisine, marine heritage and modern attractions meet.
Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
New Year’s bonfires and areas for fireworks in Reykjavík
New Year’s Bonfires (Áramótabrennur) will be in ten places in Reykjavík this year and in a similar manner as before. You can join the locals and experience old age customs and traditions of the New Year’s celebration.
7 Must-See Reykjavik Neighborhoods according to viator.com
This cosmopolitan capital packs an outsized punch. Iceland’s capital may be small, but each of its neighbourhoods has its own distinct atmosphere
A weekend in Reykjavík
Our colleagues at Visit Iceland have made a great article for a weekend in our beloved city.
The Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum
The Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum opened on 24 June 1923, making it Iceland’s first public art museum on its own premises. Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) was the first Icelandic sculptor to make a career in his art. He was a pioneer of Icelandic sculpture, who had a major influence upon Icelandic art. The museum’s collection comprises of over 350 works of art from Einar’s 60-year career as an artist,…
Parade of Icelandic horses in Central Reykjavík
The days from 28th of March to 1st of May in Reykjavík are dedicated to the Icelandic horse. You can experience this true force of nature in the city's center, as well as in natural surroundings.
Reykjavík in 5th Place as the Best Destination for City Breaks
Travel Weekly's has chosen Reykjavík as one of the best destinations in the world for city breaks. Reykjavík is in 5th place after New York, Barcelona, Rome and Amsterdam.