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Reykjavík Children's Culture Festival
Children's culture, culture for children, and culture with children are the three main aspects of the Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival: a week-long arts and culture festival dedicated to children and youth.
Safe travel
Good preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable trip in Iceland. Weather conditions can change quickly, roads may close with little notice, and travel in remote areas requires careful planning.
In the Field at Home
Join in the vibrant celebration of Mosfellsbær City Area's annual town festival, In the Field at Home (icel: Í túninu heima), held on the last weekend of August each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people are quick to notice popular landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Pearl, Tjörnin (the pond) and Mount Esja rising over the city, which can all be reached on foot or by bus.
Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature
Reykjavík has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature and is the first non-native English speaking city to receive this prestigious title. Reykjavík is the fifth city in the world to receive the title and joins other UNESCO Cities of Literature including; Edinburgh, Melbourne, Iowa City and Dublin.
Raflost Festival of Electronic Arts
NovemberRAFLOST electronic art festival is an annual boost to the grass root of Icelandic electronic arts.
Reykjavík Open
The Reykjavik Open is an annual chess tournament held in Reykjavik
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.
Shopping
For a relatively small city, Reykjavík is a shopper’s paradise. There is literally something for everyone, charming little street boutiques, beautiful local and international design stores or large shopping malls with a great variety of stores.
Reykjavík Arts Festival
The Reykjavik Arts Festival is a biennial multidisciplinary festival with a special focus on new commissions and the creative intersection of the arts.