2012 Events in Iceland

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Reykjavík Marathon

This event goes hand-in-hand with the Reykjavik Cultural Night and although international attendance at the marathon is still small, the overall cultural experience is increasing in popularity every year. The marathon has a fantastic festive atmosphere with many spectators encouraging the athletes from the... see full details

Reykjavik Jazz Festival

The Reykjavik Jazz Festival is one of the most popular events for jazz enthusiasts, as the city itself appears to be so well-suited to the bustling genre. Local and international acts infiltrate the city for five days, bringing with them a variety of different... see full details

Independence Day

Each year through most of the major towns and cities across Iceland, parades and musical celebrations take place to commemorate the date of Iceland attaining independence from Denmark in 1944. The day is a celebration of Icelandic culture, exploring many of the myths and... see full details

The Arctic Open

The Arctic Open Golf Championship is an international event which draws golfers - both amateur and professional - and spectators from various parts of the world. Apart from the magnificent natural scenery surrounding the Akureyri Golf Club, the chief attraction of the tournament is... see full details

Thorrablot

Thorrablot, also known as the Mid-Winter Feast, sees the capital of Reykjavic and her restaurants open up to crowds of thousands, turning out menus surely concocted by the Addams Family's Lurch, or possibly, the witches from Macbeth. If the vikings have been historically misconstrued... see full details

New Year in Reykjavic

Known to some as the 'party capital of the north', Reykjavik really lets loose on New Year's Eve. Icelandic fireworks laws are relaxed for a few days, meaning anyone can set off their own display and the skies are constantly lit up with... see full details

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