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Currency, credit cards and banks
Everything you need to know about payments and using cash and credit cards in Iceland.

Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games, or RIG, are held annually in January to increase the competitiveness of Icelandic Athletes while reducing their travel costs by creating a unique international event in the city of Reykjavík that attracts strong foreign competitors.

Seltjarnarnes
Just a few minutes from downtown Reykjavík you’ll find Point Panorama. Surrounded by the ocean, Seltjarnarnes peninsula draws visitors and locals alike for inspiring walks and thrilling cycling paths with panoramic views of magnificent nature, the mountains and the sea.

Reykjavík International Literary Festival
This biannual festival has been held since 1985 and is one of the most important literary festivals in Europe. Meet authors, attend readings and seminars or dance with your favourite author at the Literary Ball!

Mosfellsbær & Mosfellsdalur
With outdoor activities as its greatest attraction, get ready for a journey of beautiful hikes in diverse landscapes, historic sites, wool shopping and more, all within the Mountain Borough area.

Investing in Reykjavík
The City of Reykjavík’s Department of Economic Development promotes the city as a business location and assists local and international companies considering locating or expanding to reach their business objectives, as well as develop new and interesting economic areas in the city of Reykjavík.

LGBT Reykjavik
Reykjavik is very proud of its LGBT community and has become quite the beacon of rainbow coloured light in the past few years.

Iceland Symphony Orchestra
April - May 2020 The Iceland Symphony Orchestra brings you live performances every week during the ban on social gatherings. You can listen live or stream later.

Reykjavík Open
The Reykjavik Open is an annual chess tournament held in Reykjavik

Getting around Reykjavík
Getting around Reykjavík: by public transport, rental cars, taxis, bikes, e-scooters, and walking.