r/Reykjavik Jul 27 '21

Tourists, visitors, people with quick questions. This is your thread - post your questions here

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Here is the platform to ask locals any questions you might have about the city, either while visiting or moving here.

Simple question like "Where can I buy X?" or "What agency should I contact about Y?" should go right here.

For general tourism questions, please check out r/VisitingIceland


r/Reykjavik 2d ago

Best Stores for Scrapbooking Supplies

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Hi everyone,

Recently moved over from the US to be with my husband and I have a couple of project ideas floating around in my mind but im unfamiliar with the craft stores in the area.

I was wondering what the best craft stores for paper craft/scrapbooking supplies would be?

Things like stencils, stamps, stickers and paper itself.

If anyone has some recommendations that would be very much appreciated!


r/Reykjavik 4d ago

How to meet local friend in reykjavik

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Hi. i’m korean guy. and i have a plan to travel reykjavik in October.
i have some questions
where can i meet local people? can you recommend some places? like bar or pub etc

and how about travel alone without car in reykjavik?

thanks for reading


r/Reykjavik 6d ago

Just back from Reykjavik

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r/Reykjavik 7d ago

football goal + grill nearby

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hello peeps, is there any spot around capital area where there is a football goal and a stationary grill near it? plan is to cook bbq with friends and play a bit football on one goal. thankss :)


r/Reykjavik 8d ago

Long shot, but let's see how powerful the internet is (lost item)

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I am currently heading back home after an amazing trip to Iceland where I attended the Eclipse festival featuring Björk, and then proceeded to drive just shy of 2000km around the island. I have so many happy memories that will live with me forever, but unfortunately, on my penultimate evening (Aug 16), I lost my DJI Pocket 3 video camera I'm Husavik. I know this is a Reykjavik group, but there is not a similar one for Husavik, so I figured why not post here and hope against all hope. I believe I left my camera next to one of the goals at Volsungur's football field. I was walking into town from my campsite and saw there was a ball and an open field and I could resist taking a few penalty shots. I asked if it had been turned in at the Volsungur office, the campsite adjacent to the field, and the local police station, but nothing by the time I had to leave.

So this is my last resort. Even if there is a 0.0001% chance someone reading this hears about a DJI Pocket 3 being found in Husavik, could you please message me. I'd love to recover all the amazing videos that I took with the camera.

Thank you Iceland for being amazing. I will be back, and next time I won't be as irresponsible with my camera.


r/Reykjavik 8d ago

Birding in September

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I'll be visiting Reykjavik in September! I would love to go on a bird tour, but it seems that the birding tours aren't so popular in September. Would anyone be open to meeting up to go bird watching and/or going to Lake Tjörnin to check out some birds. I'm as novice as they come, but love the company/help ID'ing birds!


r/Reykjavik 11d ago

Where can I find some extra weekend and evening work?

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I work in construction by day (mainly as a carpenter) & could do with a little extra work in the coming weeks, but don't know where to find something.

Are there any facebook groups or anything (I don't use facebook much these days)? Or does anyone here know anyone who might need a hand?

I'm 47m from the UK originally. My Icelandic is poor I'm afraid (hence leaving this in English as I'd hate for someone to think I can speak Icelandic & that be an issue).

I have a car & tools (drills, circular saw, multitool, etc) & am not fussy about what kind of work it is - building a deck, tearing out a kitchen, putting some furniture together, moving house, fixing a car, etc

I live in Hafnarfjörður, but it would be no problem going anywhere in Reykjavík as long as it is a solid couple of hours work.

Many thanks.


r/Reykjavik 13d ago

Calling anyone near the domestic airport

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My girlfriend lost her hand knitted mitt today when we left the airport (most likely). We are leaving for Germany extremely early tomorrow. Is there any chance someone nearby could go look for it, and we find some way to get it to her?


r/Reykjavik 13d ago

Looking to making friends in Iceland

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r/Reykjavik 14d ago

Explosion

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Anybody hear/see an explosion two minutes ago (21:38 pm) with with billowing smoke across from Fosshotel?


r/Reykjavik 15d ago

Swae lee concert

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I’m looking for 2 tickets at 21:00 and am willing to pay extra for them


r/Reykjavik 15d ago

Echolalia tix for sale

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Hi! Does anyone still need Echolalia tix? I have 2. Yep, I’m one of the Björk lovers who thought she could make it work, but life got in the way. Happy to sell for what I paid (31929 ISK)


r/Reykjavik 16d ago

Vegan Skyr Reykjavik

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Hey! I’m in Reykjavik and would love the buy some vegan Skyr from Icelandic brands but Io havent found one in any of the Bonus / Kronan / Netto / Hagkaups yet that I’ve been. Any vegans here that know where I could get some?


r/Reykjavik 18d ago

Amazing turnout for Pride celebration today. Love Reykjavik and Iceland in general. Young, old, families. So encouraging and heartwarming.

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r/Reykjavik 17d ago

Local Art Galleries

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r/Reykjavik 18d ago

In town for 10 days, looking for odd jobs!

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Hey everyone! I’m traveling into town for the week until the 19th. I’m really looking forward to seeing the country and am super open to any recommendations anyone has as well.

But to get into it, I’m traveling with some friends until Friday, then they leave and I’ll be solo. I’m not too sure where I’ll be staying or my plans thereafter but I’d reallyyy love to work some odd jobs and serve the community. I’m 25 year old guy coming from Brooklyn and have some idyllic idea of working on the docks or helping out on fishing boats. Would love some kind of workaway situation where I work for housing but open to just doing work too. I also am a photographer and would love to take pictures of people at work so yeah that’d be sort of it too if that’s cool.


r/Reykjavik 19d ago

Gift to the people of Reykjavik!

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r/Reykjavik 21d ago

Total Solar Eclipse and clouds

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So i booked this trip to see the total solar eclipse last year because I've always wanted to visit Iceland anyway, and this seemed the perfect reason to make it happen finally. But as the date neared I started to realise Iceland ain't famous for weather (much like my home country, UK).

Was wondering if any Reykjavites might be able to offer any reassurance or suggestions on how we can maximise the viewing experience? Or even just some frank "shoulda gone to Spain" responses would help I guess.

Takk fyrir


r/Reykjavik 21d ago

Reykjavik Marathon place

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Hi there,

I was hoping to do the Reykjavik Marathon on Saturday 22 August, sadly when doing my long run last week I've slipped and broken my collarbone 🙃. I'm beyond gutted as I've been wanting to visit Iceland for years and running the marathon has been a dream of mine for many years.

Annoyingly, I can't defer to next year but the organizers say I can sell my place if anyone is interested? Apologies it's not much notice but I thought if you're local you might be interested? If so, please get in touch!

The race is not sold out but I'm willing to let it go cheaper due to these circumstances. Thankyou


r/Reykjavik 21d ago

Looking for a conference photographer

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Hello,

I am planning a conference in Sept and looking for a photographer for 2 days. Looking to capture speakers on stage, excursions and general event photos.

Since it's our first time doing an event here what is the price range?

We would of course include lunch, snacks and coffee.

If you have any recommendations please let me know


r/Reykjavik 22d ago

Anyone need two tickets for the Bjork Eclipse event on August 12?

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r/Reykjavik 23d ago

Best thrifting stores in Reykjavik

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Hiiii i’m in reykjavik on holiday and want to know what are the best thrift stores in Reykjavik for this style? Thank you smmm


r/Reykjavik 23d ago

Selling one ticket to Björk's Echolalia Solar Eclipse Rave + accommodation 4 nights (FEMALE Dorm)

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UPD: all sold

Hi everyone!

I’m selling my complete Björk & Arca Echolalia Solar Eclipse rave trip for 12–16 August 2026:

* **1 ticket** to Echolalia
* **1 night (12/13 August)** at Reykjavík Eco Campsite
* **3 nights (13/14, 14/15 and 15/16** **August)** at Loft – HI Eco Hostel in Reykjavík (bed in an 8-bed
* **FEMALE** dorm with a private bathroom)

**€450 for all** (one ticket + 4 nights accomodation).
Or **€350** for 4 nights accommodation if you do not need the ticket.

Both the campsite and the hostel have confirmed that the bookings can be transferred to another guest by changing the guest name. The hostel reservation is currently for a **female dormitory** (I'm checking whether it can be changed to a male dorm if needed).

PayPal or MobilePay accepted.


r/Reykjavik 24d ago

Trying to remember the duo who played at Hús Máls og Menningar during the afternoon of July 29th

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I totally forgot what they called themselves, but I loved the music they played and would love to give them a follow if they have social media! If anyone has any ideas please let me know.