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Alþingi - Parliament House
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson. In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of…

Eimverk Distillery
Join a tour of Iceland's first whiskey distillery!

Lóa Restaurant
Lóa Restaurant invites guests to enjoy a vibrant fusion of Iberian and Icelandic cuisine, where traditional flavours meet inventive flair. Whether you're joining for a bright breakfast, an unforgettable dinner, or a lively happy hour, Lóa promises a warm welcome and a distinctive culinary experience.

Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
Not too far from the centre of Hafnarfjörður rest the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-coloured hills.

Christmas Village in Hafnarfjorður
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.

Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking has 42 well-furnished and luxurious rooms including a shower, WC, and television. The décor of the rooms on the first floor is Viking style and on the second floor, it is a West Nordic theme. When you enter the Hotel, you are greeted with fine arts and crafts from these three countries, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. We have access to wireless Internet and free parking…

Council of Europe Summit 16 - 17 of May
Hundreds of people are working hard in Harpa to get everything ready for the summit of the Council of Europe, which starts tomorrow.

The Illumination of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER at Viðey Island
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Viðey Island will be illuminated for the 10th time in a beautiful ceremony on Sunday October 9th at 8 pm. The programme starts at 5:15 pm and lasts until 9:30 pm.

Geothermal Exhibition
Experience firsthand how green, sustainable energy is produced at Iceland's largest geothermal power plant. The Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant, owned and operated by ON Power, generates electricity for Iceland’s national grid and provides hot water for the capital region. It is situated in a stunning location surrounded by mountains and moss-covered lava fields.

Christmas Village
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.