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Christmas Programme at Árbær Open Air Museum
Sundays 11 and 18 December from 13:001-17:00 Celebrate Christmas in an old-fashioned way at the Árbær Open Air Museum!

Klambratún park
Klambratún is one of the largest public parks in Reykjavik and puts a great look on the Hlíðar neighbourhood. Klambratún, which has also been named Miklatún, is bounded by Hringbraut, Rauðarárstígur, Flókagata and Langahlíð, but the area is named after the farm Kl

The vast majority of inhabitants of Reykjavík have a favourable attitude to tourists
Inhabitants in the capital area of Reykjavík generally still have a favourable view of tourists, as they did last year, according to a survey carried out in April for Visit Reykjavík. In the intervening year the number of tourists has increased greatly: in the first four months of 2016 visitor numbers were 35% up on the same period in 2015, according to figures from the Iceland Tourist Board.

Food Hall in Reykjavík
Iceland's first food hall has opened at Hlemmur square in Reykjavík, thanks to a rapid boom in tourism and our fast expanding dining scene.

ALDIN Biodome
The Aldin Biodome is an exciting project currently in development in Reykjavík.

FlyOver Iceland
Discover glaciers, stunning fjords, and ancient mysteries!

make-a-thek | Electric Textiles with Emma Shannon
In this introduction to E-Textiles we will explore the basics of combining textiles with simple electronics. This hands-on session, led by Emma Shannon, will introduce conductive materials, soft circuits and creative approaches to stitching, making and experimenting with fabric-based technology. No prior experience with electronics is required — this workshop is designed for beginners and anyone…

make-a-thek | Smelly Feet Textile with Emma Shannon
Táfýlutextíll is a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore simple techniques for transforming old socks into entirely new textiles. Bring your own socks and learn how to cut them into rings, create chains, and build flexible, playful textile structures from materials you already have. This workshop is open to everyone and no prior textile experience is needed. All you need to bring are socks. It’s…

make-a-thek | Visible Mending with Emma Shannon
This Visible Mending workshop introduces simple embroidery techniques to repair and strengthen worn or damaged clothing, while celebrating the repair as a visible and decorative element rather than something to hide. You’ll learn basic hand-stitching and embroidery methods that can be used to mend holes, tears and worn areas, adding colour, texture and character to your garments. Bring along an…
7 Must-See Reykjavik Neighborhoods according to viator.com
This cosmopolitan capital packs an outsized punch. Iceland’s capital may be small, but each of its neighbourhoods has its own distinct atmosphere