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Reykjavík Pride Aug. 4-9

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Optional care days this fall at preschools

Families planning to use City preschool services on the days when primary schools are on fall break — Oct. 22, 23 and 26, and between Christmas and New Year's — must register their children separately. Registration is open Sept. 10–20.
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Merki nágrannavörslu í Reykjavík.

Good neighbors, safe city

Neighborhood watch is a collaborative program of Reykjavík City, the police, and residents to prevent crime. Neighborhood watch is essential for reducing break-ins while also bringing people together to create safer, more welcoming communities.
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The Reykjavík Card goes digital

Digital access to swimming pools, museums, the geothermal beach, and Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo. Reykjavík City has launched a new digital solution to simplify access to its wide range of services.
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You can submit any suggestions through the Reykjavik Suggestion Portal. All suggestions are read and categorized by the Service Center and passed on to the relevant people who will reply. Note that the form is in Icelandic.
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Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir with award recipients Blær Jónsdóttir and Eva Rún Þorgeirsdóttir. September 10, 2026

2026 Guðrún Helgadóttir Children's Book Award presented at Höfði

Eva Rún Þorgeirsdóttir and Blær Guðmundsdóttir's manuscript, "Bestu vinir" (Best Friends), won the Guðrún Helgadóttir Children's Book Award today. The presentation took place during a formal ceremony at Höfði. 

Traffic lights September 14, 2026

Traffic signal upgrade — Miklabraut-Klambratún and Miklabraut-Stakkahlíð — temporary traffic disruptions 

Reykjavík City and the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration will spend the coming days upgrading traffic signals at the Miklabraut–Klambratún and Miklabraut–Klambratún and Miklabraut–Stakkahlíð. This project aims to boost safety on city streets.

Teachers participating in an outdoor class at Vatnsmýrin. September 11, 2026

Strengt­hen­ing science literacy in the City's primary schools

The Natural Science Teachers' Learning Community for the 2026–2027 school year launched in August with a popular course supporting teachers' work and ongoing professional development in science instruction.

Taking the city bus September 11, 2026

A third would leave the car at home

Results from the Pilot Cities Project were recently presented to the Environment and Planning Council. Findings indicate that waste sorting has become routine, and a third of respondents would willingly stop driving to work in favor of taking the city bus or another mode of transportation. 

Child reading a book September 10, 2026

Registration open for optional care days this fall at preschools

Families planning to use City preschool services on the days when primary schools are on fall break — Oct. 22, 23 and 26, and between Christmas and New Year's — must register their children separately. Registration is open Sept. 10–20.

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Events

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
15. September 2026 | 15:00–16:00
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Prayers
Prayers
14. September 2026 | 12:00–12:15
Hallgrímskirkja
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Hafnarhús
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Hafnarhús
14. September 2026 | 14:00–14:15
Hafnarhús
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Kjarvalsstaðir
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Kjarvalsstaðir
14. September 2026 | 14:00–14:15
Kjarvalsstaðir
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
14. September 2026 | 13:00–14:00
Árbær Open Air Museum
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
15. September 2026 | 14:00–18:00
Music Centre in Völvufell 17
A Deception of Time – Jón Ingiberg – Art Exhibition
A Deception of Time – Jón Ingiberg – Art Exhibition
14. September 2026 | 11:00–17:00
Skálda bókabúð
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
15. September 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
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