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There's a new Christmas Creature in town!
The Christmas Creatures are back in town and this year we have a new addition to the family.Leiðindaskjóða or 'Sadsack' is the little sister of the Yule Lads and is anything but sad! She's best known for the sack she carries around with her in which she collects all the hassle, stress and bad things in life. Sadsack is just one of the curious Christmas Creatures you can look-out for…
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet!
CNN selects Reykjavík City as one of the most Christmassy destinations on the planet! This is Reykjavík’s fifth top tourist accolade from CNN Travel, who only last month selected Reykjavík as a Top Winter Destination. Other recent commendations range from ‘Best Travel Destination’ and ‘Europe’s Hottest Destination’ to ‘Best Christmas Holiday’. Apart from the Christmas market, which is…
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!