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Old Harbour & Grandi District
Once the heart of Reykjavík’s fishing industry, the Old Harbour and Grandi area has transformed into a lively waterfront neighbourhood where culture, cuisine, marine heritage and modern attractions meet.

Viðey Island
Hop on a ferry to the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.

Reykjavík City Centre
Downtown Reykjavík is the beating heart of Iceland’s capital – a compact hub where culture, history, creativity and nightlife meet against a backdrop of colourful neighbourhoods and scenic views.

Laugardalur
Laugardalur is one of Reykjavík’s premier destinations for family fun and outdoor activities.

Öskjuhlíð
Just a kilometre south of downtown Reykjavík, Öskjuhlíð is a wooded hill featuring forest trails, World War II relics, and views over the city skyline and domestic airport.

Seltún & Krýsuvík
You don’t need to travel far from the city centre to witness the otherworldly spectacle of geothermal activity.

Cycling routes in Reykjavík
Map of cycling routes in and around the capital area.

Gvendarbrunnar water resource
Our very important water reserves are in Heiðmörk. Water-gathering areas are Gvendarbrunnar, Myllulækjarsvæði and Vatnsendakriki.

The day of Icelandic nature, Wednesday the 16th of September
When you think about Iceland you probably think of the vast nature, the volcano's, glaciers, lava fields and geysers. So it should come as no surprise that we have a day dedicated to our beautiful nature.

New exhibition at Reykjavík Museum of Photography opening 20th September 2020
In the exhibition Distance and Intimacy. Contemporary Icelandic Photography, we hear the voices of some of those who have made their mark on contemporary Icelandic photography over the past two decades.