Mount Keilir
Mount Keilir is a small volcanic mountain to the south west of Hafnarfjörður (Harbour Village). It can be easily visited when travelling between Reykjavík and Keflavík Airport, or the Blue Lagoon.
Laugardalur Valley
Laugardalur (Hot Spring Valley) is a major centre for sports and recreation in the capital.
Midnight Sun In Reykjavík
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for witnessing one of nature's most magnificent shows on Earth - the setting of the midnight sun.
Nauthólsvík Beach
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík.
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.
Reykjavík Botanical Garden
The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants.The garden’s main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 3000 plant species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone.
Open Club Day and Dark Music Days this weekend!
This Saturday, February 1st, many of Reykjavík's most iconic music venues are opening their doors to the public with exciting free events during the day One such venue is Harpa, Icelands biggest concert venue.
Hildur Guðnadóttir, the first Icelander ever to win the Oscar!
We are so proud of “our” Hildur Guðnadóttir, the first Icelander ever to win the Oscar, and the first female Oscar Score winner in 23 years!!! When accepting the award, she encouraged women to speak up and let their voices be heard
Iceland’s national culinary team takes third place in the Culinary Olympics!
With impressive number of quality restaurants, and with award winning chefs that are creating both imaginative and delicious cuisine, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Iceland´s national culinary team came in third place in the Culinary Olympics!
Spring in Reykjavik
Spring is a beautiful time in Iceland. The days start getting longer and nature comes alive. You can enjoy a number of popular activities including whale-watching, sea-fishing, horseback-riding and trips to the many natural wonders nearby.