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Christmas Village
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Elliðaárdalur
A 15-minute bus ride from central Reykjavík lies Elliðaárdalur Valley, a large green, public space. It's a very popular destination with the locals for all sorts of outdoor activities, including jogging, biking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, and playing.
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur pool
Reykjavík Sundhöll has two pools, an indoor and an outdoor pool. There is good access for people in wheelchairs to get into the pool. There is also wheelchair access to the hot tub and sauna.
Added value with the City Card
Reykjavík City Card not only gives you free access to some awesome stuff, but also comes with added value in the form of discounts at our partners.
Festival of the sea 1.-2. of June
Festival of the Sea is an extension of Fishermen’s Day which is held on the first Sunday in June. The festival celebrations take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with the events on Saturday being referred to as Harbour Day. The festival reflects traditional Icelandic culture and the nation’s long-standing dependency on fishing. The festival celebrates all aspects of the sea, such as…
Seaman´s Day Celebrations this Weekend
Don´t miss the Seaman´s Day celebrations in Reykjavík this weekend. This is a festival which has been held annually throughout Iceland´s coastline towns and villages since 1938. The festival honours all those that work at sea and in fisheries in Iceland.
Breiðholtslaug pool
The swimming pool in Breiðholt is a 25 x 12,5 meters big outdoor pool. There are 5 lanes and the temperature is 29°C. There is also a smaller indoor pool that is 12,5×8 meters with a temperature of 30°C. There are also two hot tubs, a children's pool and a sauna as well as a cold tub. There are two water slides as well as a small children's water slide.
Ásvallalaug
The newest and most child-friendly pool in Hafnarfjörður, Ásvallalaug, is also the biggest thermal pool in Iceland at about 6,000 m² (65,000 feet²).
Storytime | Risaeðlugengið: Kappsundið
Gauti the T-Rex is not good at swimming, and certainly not in icy cold water. Even so, when Georg, his incredibly annoying big brother, challenges Gauti and his friend to a swimming race, Gauti still can't resist. Luckily, their mother forbids them from swimming in the lake. Apparently, there's a giant sea monster swimming in it... Welcome to a cozy storytime at the library where a story will be…
THE WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS POOL NIGHT!
Jump in and make a splash for free! Pool Night was introduced at the 2012 edition of the Winter Lights Festival and has since become a firm favourite on the programme of events. This year's event takes place on Saturday February 15th and invites guests to try many of the city's exceptional thermal pools for FREE. Pool Night added attractions include thrilling in-pool activities, music,…