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Passports and visas
Before you travel to Reykjavík it's important to be aware of the passport and visa regulations regarding entry to Iceland. All visitors to must carry a passport, valid at least 3 months beyond the return date
Winter Lights Festival Opening
The Winter Lights Festival will open on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM in the garden of the Einar Jónsson Museum, Hallgrímstorg 3, Reykjavík. The festival will be officially opened by Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor of Reykjavík. On the occasion, Logi Einarsson, Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, will also give a short address to mark the recent merger of the National Gallery…
Iceland Airwaves
NovemberIceland Airwaves is a critically acclaimed international music festival showcasing the hottest new international bands and the best up-and-coming Icelandic artists.
The Northern Lights
Iceland is renowned for its otherworldly illuminations, the Northern Lights being one remarkable example. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights can be experienced in Iceland during winter, where they appear in a variety of colours and forms.
National Museum
The National Museum displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history - displays that encourage visitors to dwell on the past, present and future. The museum aims to nurture knowledge and innovation while maintaining a wide perspective and sense of community.
The Annual Icelandic Beer Festival
March 1st AnnuallyThe Icelandic Annual Beer Festival is an annual celebration of beer freedom with a four day festival starring the best of the Icelandic beer trade along with selected international ones.
Ásvallalaug
The newest and most child-friendly pool in Hafnarfjörður, Ásvallalaug, is also the biggest thermal pool in Iceland at about 6,000 m² (65,000 feet²).
Stockfish Film Festival
AprilStockfish Film Festival & Industry Days is a non-profit international film festival held in March each year in Bíó Paradís, the only art-house cinema in Iceland. We screen around 30 hand-picked award-winning films during the festival and host various events and meet-ups
Álafosskvosin
Álafosskvosin is a small area in Mosfellsbær where you can find handcrafted Icelandic items like woolen sweaters, hats, scarfs, handcrafted knives, toys, sculptures and furniture.
Culture House
Safnahúsið, formerly Þjóðmenningarhúsið, is an exhibition space in Reykjavík, Iceland, which houses an exhibition, Points of View, drawn from various national museums and other cultural institutions. It has been part of the National Museum of Iceland since 2013.