History of Reykjavík
Despite Reykjavík being the first inhabited place in Iceland, it wasn’t until the 18th century that a small town began to grow around Ingólfur’s former homestead.
Events
Check out our event calendar where you can find all kinds of events happening in our city!
Horse Riding Tours
The Icelandic horse is unique in many ways. It's the only horse breed in the world that can perform five gaits (ways of walking), while other horses can only perform three or four.
Northern Lights Tours
Reykjavík is a fine place to see the northern lights, which can be experienced on clear and crisp winter nights. They appear in a variety of colours and intensity, either twirling gently in shades of milky green or occasionally blazing in a wild and multi-coloured dance across the night sky
Hiking and running in Reykjavík
Reykjavík boasts beautiful nature in every direction. From mountains to islands and expansive green spaces like Heiðmörk, experiencing the outdoors is effortless. Whether hiking through rugged terrain or exploring tranquil trails, Reykjavík offers diverse landscapes right on its doorstep.
Museums & Exhibitions
Despite Reykjavík's relatively small size, the capital area is renowned for its strong focus on arts and culture. Visitors to Reykjavík thus have a wide array of options for art museums, natural museums and history museums.
Midnight Sun Run in Reykjavík
The 2013 Suzuki Midnight Sun Run will take place for the 21st time on the evening of June 24th. The location is Laugardalur, Reykjavik.Runners can choose between three distances; half marathon, 10 km race and 5 km race. Close by the start and finish of the race is one of the city’s wonderful geothermal outdoor swimming pools, Laugardalslaug.All participants are invited to the swimming pool,…
COVID-19 Information for visitors
All general information, developments, and advice about Iceland and COVID-19 can be found at the website of the Directorate of Health and covid.is.
Where to stay in Reykjavík
There are multiple options for accommodation in the Reykjavík capital area
Practical Information
Prepare yourself for your upcoming trip with all the information needed for a visit to Reykjavík