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Reykjavík Pride brings Rainbows to Iceland!

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:07:00 +0000

The year 2018 marks the 20th annual Reykjavík Pride, the biggest festival in Iceland! An estimated 200 000 people join the celebrations and visitors from all around Europe, the Americas and other parts of the world join the fun.

Culture Night

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:49:00 +0000

The primary goal of Reykjavík Culture Night is to present a diverse, fun and vibrant programme of cultural activities for everyone.

Celebrate the First Day Of Summer!

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:24:00 +0000

Never underestimate the enthusiasm with which Nordic people welcome the summer season.

Secret Solstice 2017

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:36:00 +0000

A glimpse of Secret Solstice music festival

Icelandic Festivals - May to November 2017

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 13:23:00 +0000

Icelanders plain and simple just love festivals. Throughout the year there are many festivals and events held all over the country. Whether it be a music, activity or simply camping together. And for some the music and art scene is the biggest draw. Iceland offers anything from one-venue happenings to impressive multi-venue festivals where on show there are along with Icelandic talents often performances by international acts and artists. This is also a lovely way to meet the locals who especially in the smaller towns are very involved with the festival and proud to share the experience with their visitors. The summer ahead is no different. Here you have a little sneak peek on what Iceland has to offer this year.

Why Iceland celebrates Beer Day

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Yes, you read right. Beer Day. Even though Icelanders have a reputation of being big drinkers, beer has been legal only since March 1, 1989. So why not celebrate the end of the 74-year prohibition annually!

Meet the four first drinks from Slippbarinns new menu!

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:30:00 +0000

The launch of Slippbarinn's new Steam Punk cocktail menu draws ever closer. Here we present four of the eight new drinks that will be available soon, so you know what to order when you step into this Reykjavík Marina based cocktail heaven.

Science and Steam Punk new cocktails at Slippbarinn!

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:42:00 +0000

Ever thought of freezing mint leaves with liquid nitrogen? How about clearing up tomato juice from it´s pulp with a centrifuge? No? Well, the good people of Slippbarinn will do it for you.

Iceland's Famous Culture Night

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:20:00 +0000

Learn about Iceland's annual Culture Night, locally known as Menningarnótt.

Festivals in Reykjavik

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:18:00 +0000

No matter what the weather is, we Icelanders love to party. Our capital city is home to many world-class festivals, many of which have become popular within the international community. Its hard to pick favorites, but there are a few that belong on the top shelf. Here are our top five festivals in Reykjavik.

Reykjaviks Annual Gay Pride Event

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:51:00 +0000

Learn more about Reykjaviks annual Gay Pride event which continues to grow in size and popularity every year.

Icelands Merchants Holiday

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:41:00 +0000

Learn more about Icelands Merchants Holiday or Frídagur verslunarmanna, which celebrates the beginning of workers rights. From Berjaya Hotels

The Viking Festival

Wed, 07 May 2014 10:26:00 +0000

In Iceland, were proud of our Viking heritage. Nowhere is that sentiment more apparent than at the annual Viking Festival, held at the Viking Village in Hafnarfjörður. Just a short drive or bus ride from Reykjavik, the Viking Festival takes place every year in mid-June. Its a great time of year to get outside and make merry.

Eurovision

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:27:00 +0000

For those who dont know, Eurovision is an annual song competition held among most approximately 40 (slight variation each year) European countries - technically those countries that belong to the European Broadcasting Union. It has been running continuously since 1956 making it one of the longest running television programs in history! For many countries, it is a very popular event with hundreds of millions of people tuning in every year.

Icelandic Beer

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:02:00 +0000

Since becoming legal in 1989, Iceland has emerged as a nation of beer connoisseurs as well as a producer of some mighty fine domestic brews. Learn a little more about the history and some of our best microbrews.

Icelands Official First Day of Summer

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:31:00 +0000

For many, the summer months are basically June, July, August and September. However, in Iceland the official first day of summer comes quite a bit earlier.

New Year's Eve in Iceland - Resolve to See It

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:59:00 +0000

Seriously, New Years Eve in Iceland, especially in the capital city of Reykjavik, is simply amazing. Imagine an entire country buying huge box loads of fireworks - and not the small stuff - and lighting them off creating a fireworks show of almost unimaginable and spectacular length. You may want to add this event to your New Years resolutions.