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Fishermen's Day in Hafnarfjörður
Fishermen´s Day is celebrated at Hafnarfjörður harbor for small boats (Flensborgarhöfn) on the first Sunday in June. The event honors Fishermen and fisheries in Iceland with a diverse program of events.
Where to eat and sleep in Reykjavík?
Follow your appetite. Rest when you need to. Reykjavík has room for both.
A Christmas Weekend Itinerary in Reykjavík
Spend a long December weekend wandering through Reykjavík’s winter glow, where candlelit windows, steaming pools, and festive markets turn the dark days bright.
National day of Iceland in Hafnarfjörður
The National Day of Iceland takes place on the 17th of June each year and on its occasion, Hafnarfjörður and locals celebrate with a fun festival program all over the towns centre.
Hidden People Festival
Hidden people festival is held in Hellisgerði which is often known as the Elf Garden in Hafnarfjörður. It is a quiet family festival full of mythological creatures and music.
Culture and health walks
Over the summer months, The Hafnarfjörður museum, Hafnarborg and the municipality of Hafnarfjörður organize culture and health walks on Thursday evenings.
Handicrafts & Book Chat
Do you love knitting or crocheting as well as reading and chatting about good books? Then these meetups are something for you. It’s nice to combine those two interests and even better to connect with others who share the same passion. We will meet on Thursdays between 3 pm and 5 pm in the Handicraft Corner on the 2nd floor in Grófin. Guðrún Dís, amateur knitter, will take care of the meetups…
Handicraft Time in Úlfarsárdalur
Are you a real knitting genius, a beginner in crochet or advanced in cross stitch? Doesn't really matter, because the important thing is to spend time together! The Reykjavík City Library in Úlfarsárdalur offers a cosy area to meet with your handicrafts and have a relaxed chat over a nice cup of coffee, every Tuesday from 1 pm - 3 pm. The library has a selection of handicraft books and…
The Sewing Corner | Walk-in Assistance
In the Sewing Corner at the Reykjavík City Library in Árbær, we have great facilities for anyone interested in sewing. There are two standard sewing machines, as well as an overlock machine. It is also possible to trace patterns so guests can sew from scratch, but it's also ideal to bring clothes and other textiles that need repairing. We offer monthly Sewing Assistance during the winter months,…
The illumination of IMAGINE PEACE TOWER at Viðey Island, October 9th 2020
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be illuminated on Viðey Island on Friday 9th October for the fourteenth time, in memory of John Lennon and as a symbol for John´s and Yoko Ono´s fight for peace. This year also marks the occasion of John Lennon’s 80th birthday.