Apotek Hotel
Apotek Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel located in the very heart of Reykjavik´s most prestigious shopping, entertainment and cultural district. The historical building formerly housed the pharmacy Reykjavikur Apotek and is widely considered to be one of the most remarkable buildings in Reykjavik. Guðjón Samúelsson, former State Architect of Iceland, designed the building in 1917. Guðjón…
New Year’s bonfires and areas for fireworks in downtown Reykjavík
New Year’s Bonfires (Áramótabrennur) will be in 10 places in the Reykjavík Capital area this year and in a similar manner as before. You can join the locals and experience old age customs and traditions of the New Year’s celebration. New Year’s Bonfires are lit at 20:30 in all places except at Skerjafjörður and Úlfarsfell. These are the locations for the 2019 New Year’s Bonfires in…
Alþingi - Parliament House
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson. In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of…
Seltún & Krýsuvík
You don’t need to travel far from the city centre to witness the otherworldly spectacle of geothermal activity.
Discover the Top Museums in Reykjavík
Explore the best museums in Reykjavík. Uncover Iceland’s rich history, art, and culture through top-rated museums perfect for travellers and culture enthusiasts.
Esja & Kjalarnes
Just a short drive from Reykjavík lies the striking mountain range of Esja and the neighbouring district of Kjalarnes, where outdoor adventure and natural serenity go hand in hand.
Easter in Reykjavík
Roughly 70% of Icelanders belong to the Lutheran Church of Iceland, though only 45% claim to be religious. Whatever people think of god and religion, it's a fact that Easter is a National holiday in Iceland. This means a lot of places are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday & Monday. Most restaurant will stay open, but one can expect the majority of stores to close…
Mosfellsbær & Mosfellsdalur
With outdoor activities as its greatest attraction, get ready for a journey of beautiful hikes in diverse landscapes, historic sites, wool shopping and more, all within the Mountain Borough area.
Garðabær
Bordering Kópavogur and the ocean, Garðabær offers a calm, scenic retreat with rich history, diverse birdlife and outdoor charm.
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