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You are welcome to the opening of two shows at the Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir on Saturday 13 January, at 4 pm.  The exhibition la durée show works by the beloved Icelandic artist, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) and the exhibition Tales of the Unseen is a collection of works by artists who have been inspired by folklore and fantasy.

The first concert will be at Grófin Culture House on 12 January at 12.15-13. The concert will be repeated at Gerduberg Culture House on 11 January 11 at 12.15-13 and in the Culture House at Spöngin on 13 January at 13.15-14. 

Sundhöll Reykjavíkur was reopened few weeks ago after extensive renovations with a new outdoor pool, several new hot tubs and an ice bath.  

The Þrettándinn is a unique Icelandic holiday on the 6 January. It marks the official close of the Christmas season. Literally translated it means "the thirteenth" - same as Twelfth Night in English, but 13th in Icelandic because we start celebrating a day earlier than the Anglo-Saxons. We say farewell to Christmas with bonfires and fireworks and all kinds of strange creatures.

New Year’s Bonfires (Áramótabrennur) will be in 18 places in Reykjavík Capital Area this year and in a similar manner and locations as before. There you can join the locals, experience old age customs and traditions of the New Year’s celebration. 

Visit Reykjavík has launched a new webpage about the Reykjavík City Card, citycard.is where you can get all the information you need about where to buy, how to use and what is included in the card.

Reykjavík has been named European Adventure Destination of the Year for 2018 by the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG). This is the second consecutive year that the prestigious travel periodical LTG has selected Reykjavík as a destination: In 2017 Reykjavík was LTG Winter Destination of the Year.

The proposed strike by Icelandic Aircraft Mechanics Association, has been confirmed as of  06:00 GMT ( 01:00 AM EST) December 17th. This will affect flights with Icelandair.

To get the latest information regarding the strike: https://www.icelandair.com/en-gb/

Reykjavík City is committed in making sustainable and responsible tourism attainable. Quality and the environment are decisive factors, which is mirrored in the Tourism Strategy for the City of Reykjavík.

Reykjavík has been chosen as one of the best travel destinations in 2018 by TravelSquire.

Iceland's first food hall has opened at Hlemmur square in Reykjavík, thanks to a rapid boom in tourism and our fast expanding dining scene.

Sigur Rós announced day-by-day schedule in late October for NORÐUR OG NIÐUR, their ambitious curation of Harpa, Reykjavik’s premiere state-of-the-art venue. This December 27-30, the shortest, darkest days of Iceland’s Winter will play host to a multimedia event bringing together performances from friends and collaborators from all over the world, many of whom are showcasing brand new works!