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48 Hour Itinerary Culture Edition
Visit Reykjavik knows that visitors to Reykjavík are looking for things to do in the capital, and culture is a large part of wanting to check out Iceland. For a tiny nation in the middle of the North Atlantic, Iceland sure does have a lot of culture!
Six unique pools in Reykjavík
Iceland’s undisputed capital of geothermal bathing, Reykjavík is home to 18 swimming pools. Discover six of the most unique.
Icelandic swimming culture receives UNESCO recognition
A celebration of warmth, water, and the everyday rituals that shape life in Reykjavík and beyond
Viðey Island
Hop on a ferry to the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.
Sleep better in Reykjavík
If your everyday routine involves crowded trains, endless notifications and too much time indoors, Reykjavík naturally encourages many of the habits sleep scientists associate with healthy rest: daylight exposure, regular movement, warm bathing and time to unwind. Light is one of the most important signals for our internal body clock, helping regulate when we feel alert and when we feel sleepy…
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL STARTING THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY!
Winter Lights Festival 2019 Winter Lights Festival is an annual event that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sun light after a long period of darkness. The program consists of light installations, culture and outdoor activities. The festival provides entertainment for Reykjavík’s locals and guests alike. The programme reflects the many faces of Reykjavík´s capital area; with the…
Seltjarnarnes & Grótta
Only a few minutes from downtown Reykjavík you’ll find Seltjarnarnes. Surrounded by the ocean, the peninsula draws visitors and locals alike for inspiring walks and long cycling paths with panoramic views of the mountains and the sea.
Northern Lights Tours
Reykjavík is a fine place to see the northern lights, which can be experienced on clear and crisp winter nights. They appear in a variety of colours and intensity, either twirling gently in shades of milky green or occasionally blazing in a wild and multi-coloured dance across the night sky
THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014 OPENS TONIGHT!
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE LIGHTS AT THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014! The Winter Lights Festival will be opened officially at 7:30pm tonight by the Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr, at the Einar Jónsson Museum. From this location ten stunning light installations, which appear at various locations around the city, will be ceremoniously switched on. In addition to the illuminations, this…
Lava fields in and around Reykjavík
Discover Iceland lava fields near Reykjavik, from mossy trails to crater hikes. Explore Hellisgerði, Rauðhólar, and more stunning sites shaped by volcanic forces.