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The eruption is over - lasted 3-4 hours
The fissure eruption in Holuhraun lava, north of Vatnajökull glacier, which started at midnight, is already over. The eruption lasted for about three or four hours, according to Páll Einarsson, professor geophysics at the University of Iceland."It was a small eruption and a small sample of the magma that is moving underground reached the surface," says Páll, describing the events of the night as…
Public Library of Garðabær
Garðabær Library is an information and creativity center where everyone is welcome to come and learn, share, meet, stay and enjoy good times. A wide range of collections and regular events are available for all ages. Regular events include storytelling and singing lessons for children, reading circles, a handicraft club, book readings, and parent chat. Garðabær Library is constantly…
2,000 people celebrate John Lennon's birthday on Viðey Island!
The City of Reykjavík would like to thank everyone who sailed-out to Viðey Island last night to share a moment of peace on John Lennon’s birthday and witness the illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower – Yoko Ono’s powerful tribute to John Lennon's vision of world peace.Around 2,000 people were in attendance at the ceremony, which is one of the best attended events since the…
Reykjavík Festival City Symposium!
Visit Reykjavík, the city’s official marketing agency, recently hosted a successful multi-media business symposium at the award winning Harpa concert hall.Apart from presenting Reykjavík as an exciting festival city with some great video snapshots showcasing all the city’s current major festivals; the main objective of the gathering was to introduce the new festival fund and bring…
UEFA EURO 2016 in the Center of Reykjavík
Open-air screenings of matches in the UEFA European Football Championship 2016 in France will be shown this summer at Ingólfstorg, with the appropriate fittings and programme of events.
Reykjavík Pride 2014 has started
Reykjavík Pride 2014, one of the biggest annual festivals of the year, started yesterday and will run until Sunday. The festival is now held for the sixteenth time and has grown bigger each year. Reykjavik Pride is an important event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Iceland. The festival promotes visibility and courage and provides a platform for the LGBT community to manifest…
Kringlan City Library
The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reykjavík. The library focuses on great service and access for all, with a wide range of books, facilities, creative technology, events and exhibitions. Each library location is unique and reflects the local community.
Icelandic Festivals are Gaining Attention in Edinburg
“Marketing Reykjavík as a Destination for Festivals and Events” was the subject of the lecture which Karen María Jónsdóttir presented on February 5th at the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group 2016 Conference.
Reykjavík Children's Culture Festival kicking off today
Children's culture, culture for children and culture with children, these are the three main aspects of the Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival: a week-long arts and culture festival dedicated to children and youth. The Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival was launched in 2010 and is already a huge success. Dedicated exclusively to children and young people in Reykjavík up to the age of 16,…
Open Club Day and Dark Music Days this weekend!
This Saturday, February 1st, many of Reykjavík's most iconic music venues are opening their doors to the public with exciting free events during the day One such venue is Harpa, Icelands biggest concert venue.