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17 June National Day of Iceland celebrations
This year marks the 72nd anniversary of the independence of Iceland. We celebrate this event on our National Day of Iceland 17 June. The Icelandic Independence Day celebrations in Reykjavík 2016 will take place in the city centre from 10 o´clock in the morning until 18. p.m.
Secret Solstice Music Festival this weekend!
The Secret Solstice festival is being held here in Reykjavík this weekend, 21.-23. of June. This is the biggest music festival held in Iceland with huge names in music performing every year. The festival takes place over the summer solstice during the brightest part of the year. 100-150 acts perform at the festival each year from a variety of genres, both domestic and foreign, established and…
Meet the Icelandic Horse
At National Icelandic Horse competition you will have an opportunity to meet up close with the Icelandic horse and see some of the most beautiful creatures in the country.
MUSEUM NIGHT!
Museum Night, takes place on Friday February 7th and was established to shine a light on Reykjavik’s captivating cultural heritage. By re-opening the museum doors at night-time, city residents and guests will get the chance to explore our diverse facilities during the more enchanting and magical hours leading up to midnight.On Museum Night 2014 a total of forty museums in Reykjavík City…
Halloween in Árbær Open Air Museum
If you're here in Reykjavík, or will ever be during Halloween, then a visit to Árbær Open Air Museum is a must as it's an event that no Halloween fan should miss. The museum's staff compete to capture the mysterious atmosphere that accompanies this time and it can surely be said that they outdo themselves every year!
Reykjavík Pride 2016
Reykjavík Pride festival started today when the Mayor of Reykjavík, Mr. Dagur B. Eggertsson, began the painting of a rainbow in the stairs in front of Reykjavík Junior College followed by volunteers who will finish the painting. The theme of Reykjavík Pride this year is ‘Our History’ – the history of queer people, which reference to how the past has shaped ourselves and the society.
THE REYKJAVÍK CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Fun, films and family entertainment coming up at The Reykjavík International Children's Film Festival!The festival opens on March 20th at the city’s Bíó Paradís movie theatre in Downtown Reykjavík and runs until March 30th. During the festival a number of interesting films, animations, documentaries and shorts (for children of all ages) will be screened in addition to some special…
Design March starting today
DesignMarch is Iceland’s annual design festival. It will take place for the eleventh time on 28–31 March 2019. This will be the largest and most significant festival yet with over one hundred events transforming the most northerly capital in the world into one big venue for design. From fashion to furniture, architecture to the environment, food to product design, the festival showcases the…
Things to do in Reykjavík with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly activities in Reykjavík! From swimming pools to museums and outdoor adventures, explore fun things to do in Reykjavík with kids.
Volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula
A new fissure eruption started on the Sundhnúkar fissure just north of Grindavík on April 1st at 9:45 am. Air traffic to and from Iceland operates normally, and the country remains a safe destination.