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    Winter in Reykjavik

    There’s never a dull day in Reykjavík during the wintertime, even if the days are dark! Apart from the occasional fall of luminous snow and regular displays of Northern Lights, there’s also a full calendar of cultural events with festivities galore, concerts, plays and many seasonal exhibitions.

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    What is new in Reykjavík

    Here are some insights into what is new and upcoming in Reykjavík

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    Winter Lights Festival

    FebruaryThe long winter days of darkness in Reykjavík will be illuminated magnificently at the city’s next annual Winter Lights Festival.

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    Christmas at Árbær Open Air Museum

    Árbæjarsafn's Christmas program is an essential part of Advent in the city since the search for a place that is as pleasant and fun to visit at this time of year.

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    Opening Hours during Christmas Holidays

    Opening hours during Christmas Holidays in museums and swimming pools. Reykjavík City Museums Árbær Open Air Museum 23. December: 13:00 – 17:00 24. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 25. December: Closed 26. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 31. December: Only guided tour at 13:00 1. January: Closed The Settlement Exhibition 23. December: 09:00-18:00 24. December: 09:00…

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    Reykjavík Weather by Month and What to Pack

    Discover Reykjavík weather month by month and get expert packing tips to stay comfortable and prepared in every season of your Icelandic adventure.

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    Six unique pools in Reykjavík

    Iceland’s undisputed capital of geothermal bathing, Reykjavík is home to 18 swimming pools. Discover six of the most unique.

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    December Delights in Reykjavík

    The month of December will offer a packed programme of events in Reykjavík, formally launched on 27 November with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo tree on Austurvöllur. The event begins at 16:00, and some of the Icelandic Yuletide Lads (jólasveinar) are expected to make an appearance.

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    December in Reykjavík kick off

    "December in Reykjavík" has kicked off with an agenda full of festive activities for the coming weeks. Apart from an emphasis on extravagant festive illuminations, the December in Reykjavík festivities focus on themes of peace, harmony and true Icelandic traditions. Christmas lighting and decorations will bring the Christmas spirit to our city in an old fashioned style with Christmas lights,…

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    CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK

    Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…

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