Christmas market at Hjartartorg
The Christmas market at Hjartatorg will be held from 5-6 December, 12-13 December, and then from 18-23 December. There you will find a wide range of retailers with small products, groceries, and others
The Oslo tree
The lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree marks the beginning of the Christmas city of Reykjavík, but the tree is picked up in the Norwegian grove in Heiðmörk. It has been more than half a century since the tree was first lit.
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.
Sónar Reykjavík starts today
The 4th Sónar Reykjavík starts today at Harpa at 20:00 and follows the success of its three previous festivals. The program consists of 77 performances on 18,19 and 20 February which all takes place at Harpa Music Hall and Conference Centre.
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
We recommend the exhibition Mind and World at Kjarvalsstaðir
The exhibition at Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum consists of both paintings and drawings from Jóhannes S. Kjarval´s career (1885–1972). Kjarval has a unique place in Icelandic cultural history, as one of the nation's most beloved artists of all time.
Good Review about Sónar Reykjavík in Loud and Quiet
The English Music Publication Loud And Quiet gives Sónar Reykjavík Music Festival, which was held last weekend, a good review in a newly published article.
The last day of Christmas
Today, the 6th of January is the last day of Christmas in Iceland and one of the four Icelandic holidays that have a special connection to Huldufólk (hidden people).
Höfuðstöðin - The Home of Chromo Sapiens
Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination in Iceland that permanently houses the installation Chromo Sapiens by artist Shoplifter. Shoplifter is one of Iceland’s leading contemporary artists and the installation was the debut for the Icelandic Pavilion in 2019 at the Venice Biennale, to worldwide critical acclaim. Shoplifter’s installations engage and speak to a wide range of audiences…
Reykjavík receives a top rating in climate issues
The City of Reykjavík receives the highest recognition and top rating for being a leading city in international climate affairs. Reykjavík is one of 95 cities that receive an A rating for transparency in measures against climate change from the independent rating company CDP. Only 9.8% of cities that received a rating for 2021 received an A.