Skip to main content
Reykjavík Skip to navigation

Hello, how can we help?

Consultation on preschool initiative
Prosperity services
Vacancies
Waste collection
Swimming pools
Parking service
Meeting minutes
Home-delivered food
City viewer
Tenders
Winter Lights Festival
Summer workers plant flowers in beds at Austurvöllur.
Summer jobs at Reykjavík City

Spotlight

Ljósmynd: Bernhard Kristinn

Byggjum borg fyrir fólk

Velkomin á húsnæðisfund borgarstjóra. Verðlaunatillaga fyrir nýtt hverfi að Höllum í Úlfarsárdal verður kynnt og greint frá stöðunni á stofnun innviðafélags, sem ætlað er að hraða uppbyggingu á þessu nýja hverfi. Sjá nánar í dagskrá.
Read more
A seal at the Zoo

Reykjavík City summer jobs 2026

Applications are now open for various summer jobs with Reykjavík City. These positions concern residents' daily lives in various ways. Would you like to be an animal caretaker, work at Hitt Húsið or at a preschool?
Read more
Tables, benches and greenery

Standby Squares

Reykjavík City is now seeking interested individuals or groups to participate in the Standby Squares project. This year's theme is spaces between buildings.
Read more
""

Winter maintenance service in Reykjavík

Work crews follow the winter maintenance services response plan when snow falls or ice forms in Reykjavík. Conditions are monitored regularly and crews are deployed as needed.
Read more
Service representative sits at their workstation.

Send us a suggestion

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.
Read more

News

Fun at Austurvöllur with the troll, Tufti March 13, 2026

Reykjavík City Neighborhood Fund 2026 – ready to apply?

The Reykjavík City Neighborhood Fund opens for applications on Sunday, March 15, and the deadline to apply is April 15.

Photograph: Bernhard Kristinn March 13, 2026

Building a city for people — mayor's open forum on housing

At the mayor's upcoming open forum on March 20, the central conversation will focus on how to build a city for people — one where everyone has access to safe housing, a good quality of life, and real choices, regardless of their background or financial means.

Children crafting March 13, 2026

Reykjavík City Human Rights Award 2026 — Nominations sought

Individuals, groups, associations, or institutions that have notably promoted human rights can be nominated. Have a nomination in mind?

park in bloom March 12, 2026

A better public park in Breiðholt

We invite residents to share ideas for improving the public park in Upper Breiðholt, located between Fellaskóli and Hólabrekkuskóli. Reykjavík City and FB (Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti) participate in GreenInCities alongside 11 other European cities. This initiative aims to improve the quality of green spaces for both residents and wildlife.

Vegetable gardens March 12, 2026

Applications open for vegetable gardens in Reykjavík

Applications for vegetable garden plots in the city open at noon on Monday, March 16. About 600 vegetable gardens are rented out by the city, with nearly 200 of them located in Skammadalur. Plots are available in Vesturbær, Fossvogur, Meðalholt, Laugardalur, Árbær, Grafarvogur and Kjalarnes at Fólkvangur. The vegetable gardens will open May 1.

View all news

Main Menu

Main Menu
Home page
Residents
  • Children & YouthAll about schools, recreation and other services for children and teenagers.
  • Construction & PlanningAre you building or renovating? Want to know more about planning?
  • Welfare & SupportA range of services and support for all kinds of people of all ages.
  • Environment & TransportationWaste collection, transportation and a healthy environment for people and animals.
  • Sports, Leisure, Culture & ArtsMuseums, pools, events, skiing, and fun!
  • Participatory DemocracyDiverse ways for residents and the administration to make decisions.
Administration
  • City AdministrationThe City is headed by the Mayor and elected representatives on the City Council.
  • GovernanceEverything to do with departments, offices, councils, committees, boards, and policies.
  • Meeting MinutesMinutes of meetings of councils, committees, and boards.
  • Employment and Human ResourcesReykjavik City is a great place to work!
  • FinancesAll about the City's finances.
  • The Green DealReykjavík City's comprehensive strategy outlining the City's vision until 2030
Economy
  • HousingA diverse and dynamic housing market.
  • Tenders & ProcurementThe Procurement Office oversees all procurement.
  • Reykjavik Public Health Authority
  • Rannsóknir og borgarþróunSamstarf um rannsóknir og nýsköpun í þróun borgarinnar.
  • Municipal Treasury GrantsGrants to NGOs, companies, and individuals.
  • Lots, properties and partnership projects
  • EN
    • English
    • Íslenska
    • Polski
  • My Pages
  • Search

Other Reykjavik Websites

  • Reykjavik City Library
  • Reykjavik City Museum
  • Visit Reykjavik
  • Recreational Activities
  • The Data Buffet (IS)
  • Reykjavik Art Museum

Opening hours

Service Center

Borgartun 12–14, 105 Reykjavik
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm
Fri 8:30am-2:30pm

City Hall

Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavik 
Weekdays 8am-6pm
Saturdays 10am-6pm
Sundays 12 noon-6pm

Reykjavik City ID Number: 
530269–7609

Contact us

  • Web assistant Chat with the website
  • Live Chat Mon–Thu 8:30am–4pm
    Fri 8:30am–2:30pm
  • FAQ Frequent questions and answers
  • info@reykjavik.is Send us a line
  • Service Center 411 1111 Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm
    Fri 8:30am-2:30pm
  • Suggestions Send us a suggestion

Useful links

  • My Pages
  • Vacancies (IS)
  • Suggestions (IS)
  • Service Center
  • Blueprint Archive
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Jafnlaunavottun 2022 - 2025