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Fólk á Landnámssýningunni í Aðalstræti. Myrkur, fólki stendur við upplýst líkan af götum

Landnámssýningin 20 vetra

Almenningi er boðið að taka þátt í glæsilegri afmælisveislu í tilefni 20 vetra afmælis Landnámssýningarinnar, Aðalstræti 16, laugardaginn 9. maí kl. 10:00–17:00. Aðgangur er ókeypis og öll eru hjartanlega velkomin.
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DesignMarch 2026

DesignMarch 2026 — Connections

DesignMarch 2026, one of Reykjavík's city festivals, kicks off tomorrow, May 6th The festival truly transforms the city, spreading its energy across Reykjavík through May 10th
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The Reykjavík Card goes digital

Digital access to swimming pools, museums, the geothermal beach, and Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo. Reykjavík City has launched a new digital solution to simplify access to its wide range of services.
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Street cleaning in progress.

Spring cleaning has begun

Spring cleaning has started, with main walking and cycling routes prioritized. Thin includes street washing of residential roads. Reykjavík City sends text messages the day before residential streets are washed so residents can move their cars.
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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?
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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.
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Vinnuskólinn May 8, 2026

Reykjavík School of Work on track for record enrollment

Enrollment in the Reykjavík School of Work has already reached 3,300 as of May 8, a record for this point in the year. Staff are currently placing students into groups based on age and place of residence.

From the recreational activity awards celebration in Reykjavík. Höfuðið í bleyti. May 7, 2026

Inspiration Award presented for recreational activity

The School & Recreation Council presented its 2025-2026 Inspiration Award for exemplary recreational activity during a ceremony this morning. The honor recognizes outstanding initiatives serving children and young people that reflect the goals of Reykjavík City's Education Policy regarding active participation, democracy, equality, and creative work.

Bike to Work 2026 May 5, 2026

Reykjavík City's new biking plan

"Reykjavík City's new biking plan for 2026 to 2030 is nearly complete. It builds on recent lessons learned while sharpening our focus on what matters most moving forward. We're placing greater emphasis on quality than ever before," said Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, mayor of Reykjavík, at this morning's launch of the Bike to Work campaign alongside Minister of Health Alma D.

A crowded swimming pool with swimmers partially visible May 4, 2026

Note the updated fee schedule for swimming pools, geothermal beach, and Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo

A new fee schedule for Reykjavík City swimming pools, the geothermal beach, and the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo takes effect May 5th These changes are designed to make regular use more affordable and simplify access for visitors.

A view across Tjörnin toward Reykjavík City Hall April 27, 2026

Reykjavík City maintains a strong financial position

The combined operating result for Section A – Core Operations and Section B – Autonomous Entities remained positive by 8 billion króna, though Section A – Core Operations alone posted a deficit of just over 5 billion króna. A sharp increase in pension liabilities primarily drove the Section A – Core Operations deficit.

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