News from Reykjavík

On Saturday, November 26 at 5:00 p.m., the lights on the Hamburg Tree at Miðbakki in Reykjavík Harbor will be lit for the 57th time.

A new campaign for Icelandic tourism encourages aspiring space travellers to consider Iceland as a more prestigious destination.

LAVA SHOW recreates a volcanic eruption by superheating real lava and pouring it into a showroom full of people.

Reykjavík has been nominated for the first Global Tastemaker award, which will be awarded next year.

Article by Allison Tibaldi

Sometimes the best family vacation ideas require a passport and a sense of adventure. If you’re ready to look beyond the usual family vacation spots in the U.S., why not consider Europe for your next family trip?

Recently, readers of Condé Nast Traveler voted the twelve friendliest cities in Europe in 2022, but the list includes the cities with the most smiling people who offer the most welcome to tourists. There, Reykjavík fell to third place.

Planning a trip to Reykjavik? Want to see all the sights for as little as possible? Well, you probably already know that Iceland is not the cheapest country to visit. And perhaps you’re on the look out for some bargain ways to save a few krónur during your travels.

Article by David Nikel

Iceland’s capital Reykjavik is home to just 233,000 people, just over half of which live in the city proper. Despite being a small city on the world scale, Reykjavik punches way above its weight due to its capital city status.

Two of Reykjavík's golf courses have been voted as one of the best golf courses in Europe by Golf World magazine.

From holistic cafes to family-run restaurants, discover the most stylish places in the Icelandic capital for post-work drinks

Although Reykjavík is the capital city there is no shortage of green areas where one can get in touch with nature.

ÓX restaurant on Laugavegur in Reykjavík has received the coveted Michelin star.