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Icelandic Swimming Culture Receives UNESCO Recognition
A celebration of warmth, water, and the everyday rituals that shape life in Reykjavík and beyond

Christmas Market at Elliðavatnsbær in Heiðmörk
The annual Christmas market in Heiðmörk woods is located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The market is generally open on Advent weekends

Viðey Island
Just a short ferry ride from downtown Reykjavík lies the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.

Imagine Peace Tower
Lit annually on October 9thThe Imagine Peace Tower is a work of art conceived as a beacon to world peace by the legendary artist, musician, and peace advocate, Yoko Ono. The work is designed in the form of a wishing well from which a powerful tower of light beams. The words IMAGINE PEACE are inscribed on the well in 24 different languages.

Geothermal Pools & Spas
Swimming pools in Iceland are nothing like in most European Cities. If you truly want to follow in the footsteps of the locals, you should visit one of Reykjavík's 18 swimming pools.

New Year's Eve in Reykjavík
December 31stJoin 200,000 people on New Year's Eve as the city's population unleashes an unforgettable epic display of fireworks! This legendary night is very much created by the people of Reykjavik who collectively do an amazing job.

The Christmas Creatures
All of the Icelandic Christmas Creatures will be present at the Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús, at City Hall, and in various places around the city from the 1st of December and throughout the holidays.

Reunite in Reykjavík!
Over the past year, we have been separated from friends and family, both those who are just a few hours away and those who live across the world. As we look forward to a hopeful future of joyous reunions and exciting travel plans, Visit Reykjavik, Business Iceland, and Inspired by Iceland want to help you reconnect with your loved ones in Reykjavík.

Austurvöllur Christmas market
Kvosin in Reykjavík dresses up in festive costume in December. Jólakvosin is a Christmas market that opens in the heart of Kvosinn by the Ice skating rink at Ingólfstorg

Hafnarfjörður Christmas Itinerary
Hafnarfjörður is just the place to get in the Christmas spirit. A charming and vibrant seaside town, Hafnarfjörður is packed with colourful houses perched amidst sprawling lava fields, beautiful nature and fresh ocean air.