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Newly announced Reykjavik Science City
In collaboration with partners, Business Iceland announced the formation of the Reykjavík Science City. Ideally located close to downtown and the university areas, the newly formed Reykjavík Science City will be a hub for innovation, research, and technology.
New Year's Eve in Reykjavík
Join 200,000 people on New Year's Eve as the city's population unleashes an unforgettable epic display of fireworks! New Year’s Eve in the capital area is an exratordinary experience, especially given the fact that there are no official firework displays in the city. This legendary night is very much created by the people of Reykjavik who collectively do an amazing job. …
Volcanic eruption in Reykjanes highlands
An eruption has started in Geldingadalur (valley) near mt. Fagradalsfjall. It is a small eruption at a safe distance from the public and infrastructure.
Volcanic eruption in Reykjanes peninsula and online visits
An eruption is ongoing in Geldingadalir valley near mt. Fagradalsfjall, and the Civil Protection and Emergency Management have opened the area for the public to visit.
Elf bonfire in Vesturbær, Reykjavík
On the last day of Christmas (Þrettándahátíð) it’s tradition in Iceland for children to sing songs, dress up as elves and trolls, and with flaming torches, make a procession down to one of the many local elf bonfires (álfabrenna).This year's main event will be celebrated in Vesturbær on January 6th, starting at 6 pm. The festivities begin at the KR arena, followed by a parade, which…
Reykjavík qualifies for the New7Wonders Cities Campaign
Reykjavík qualifies as one of the 28 official finalist candidates in the New7Wonders Cities Campaign!
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…
Reykjavík Museum of Photography in Guardian Top Ten!
Reykjavík's wonderful Museum of Photography was recently selected by The Guardian newspaper as one of the ten best free museums in Europe.The article is part of their fabulous series on ‘seeing the world for free‘. The museum, which is about to open an excellent new exhibition entitled ‘From A Different Angle‘ on Saturday 25th January, preserves various collections…
RAINBOW REYKJAVÍK 2014
Celebrate Iceland's Winter Pride Festival from 30. Jan - 2. Feb Late January 2014 heralds the start of the 3rd annual Rainbow Reykjavík LGBT Winter Pride Festival in Reykjavík. The 3-day programme offers a mixture of nature, activities, culture, cuisine, music and nightlife. It starts on the 30th of January with a soak in the Blue Lagoon, followed by dinner at the renowned Lava Restaurant and…
REYKJAVÍK NEON SESSIONS
Taking place as part of a landmark mobile venture to Reykjavík and to celebrate the beginning of the annual Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik, these sessions are a two hour taster on what neon is, what it can be and how to make it. Expect mesmerizing demonstrations of blowing, bending and fusing glass with flame, filling with gas and illuminating with electricity. Experience the chance to have…