New Years Eve Reykjavik 2021 Celebration, Events, Parties, Countdown, Fireworks, Hotel Accommodation Packages
New Years Eve Reykjavik 2021, Where To Celebrate New Years Eve Reykjavik 2021, Things To Do New Years Eve Reykjavik 2021, Hotel Accommodation For NYE 2021 in Reykjavik
NEW YEARS EVE IN REYKJAVIC
New Year's Eve in Iceland has gained quite a reputation over the past years. Countless articles have declared Iceland — and its charming capital, Reykjavík, in particular — one of the top destinations to ring in the new year and we tend to agree. But with all those articles mentioning the epic party scene and the magnificent spectacle that is the midnight fireworks display, the real essence of what makes the occasion truly unforgettable gets lost.
HOW ICELANDERS CELEBRATE THE NEW YEARS
Traditionally New Year in Iceland has been all about the family, people gathered together to celebrate, eat and just be cozy together. Telling local and family stories are very popular. An early dinner, out to a New Year bonfire for 08:30, then back home to watch Áramótaskaup between 22:30 and 22:30. This satirical end of year show is put on by RÚV, the state broadcaster, the whole nation watches as the year´s news stories and events are ridiculed. See the show from last year:
WHERE TO ENJOY THE FIREWORKS ON NEW YEARS EVE
The sky will be lit up almost everywhere you'll go and wherever you look. If you are staying in a hotel/apartment outside of the down town area we would recommend you to enjoy the show from any tall building or at any hill with a good overview of the city.
If however, you want to be in the centre of the show – And participate in not only your private NYE party celebration but celebrate with everyone in the city, then we have been celebrating at the square right in front of Hallgrímskirkja church for the last years. There you will find thousands of people, happy, lighting up the sky – And ready to party their ass off!
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church is one of Reykjavík's most visited buildings and rightly so – it's beautiful! It's also a place where hundreds of city dwellers gather to shoot up fireworks and ring in the new year. I personally love watching the fireworks at Hallgrímskirkja, even if you don't get a view of the whole city. You're also very close to all the bars if you want to kick off the new year with a bang. If you want to spend your new years eve at Hallgrímskirkja Church. Local hotel Here
Áramótaskaupið
By 10pm Icelanders are heading home (though they definitely won't stay in for the night!) to watch Áramótaskaupið, the New Year's Comedy. It's a special show that has been broadcast annually since 1966; it focuses on the past year from a satirical standpoint. Over 90% of the population tunes in and it is the talk of Iceland the next day.
NEW YEARS EVE TOURS
Start the New Year with a tour to the most extraordinary natural wonders Iceland can offer – just a few places are left open on our New Year's Day departures. All New Year's Day tours are selling out very quickly – book today if you possibly can!
REYKJAVÍK NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS CRUISE
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If Reykjavík is not on your list of destinations to ring in the New Year, it sure should be!
The Icelandic way to celebrate is unlike any other as it is filled with food, bonfires, parties and spectacular firework displays. Join us for an unforgettable evening as this experience is sure to light up the dark night sky of Faxaflói bay and the view of the fantastic capital skyline is quite extraordinary.
This is a truly unique event you should not give a miss!
Available: 31 December 2017Time: 22:30-00:30 Duration: 2 hrs.
Available on New Year's Eve each year, our 'celebration at sea' is set by the shores of Reykjavík where we have ample views of the capital's magnificent fireworks from sea.
The crew for the evening welcomes you onboard our Visitor Centre at the Old Harbour where you will board the cruise vessel. Receive a glass of welcome drink as we start off by sailing at a steady pace into the bay until we get to the best area to watch the show.
BONFIRES IN REYKJAVIK
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10 bonfires (4 big and 6 smaller ones) are lit around Reykjavik at 8:30pm. The tradition of the bonfires dates back to the Middle Ages when fisherman would clean the house to ready it for the new year. They would burn all the old things in a massive bonfire. The tradition has carried on, but now-a-days Icelanders just gather around the bonfires to sing and symbolically burn the old. At 8:15 I swapped my heels for my moon boots and bundled up. It was quite the sight to see all of us ladies pulling on thermal leggings under our cocktail dresses and traipsing out to a fire burning in a field. We joined right in with the massive crowd, lighting sparklers and dancing around the fire as fireworks exploded around us.
BEST BARS IN REYKJAVIK
Reykjavík is a city that's known for its nightlife, and with a burgeoning beer culture, there are plenty of great options if you're looking for a drinking establishments with a great vibe. Here's a selection of the 6 best bars in the city, in terms of quality drinks and atmosphere, where visitors are sure to have a great time.
Snaps Bistro-Bar, Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland |
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland |
Micro Bar, Vesturgata 2, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland |
Loftið, Austurstraeti 9, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland |
Kaldi Bar, Laugavegur 20b, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland |
Skúli Craftbar, Aðalstræti 9, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland |
HOTEL WITH FIREWORKS VIEW IN REYKJAVIK
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica |
Radisson BLU Hotel Saga |
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson |
NEW YEARS EVE RESTAURANTS REYKJAVIK
Not all restaurants are open for New Years and the once that are open do book up fast so make sure to make a table reservation ahead of time. Most restaurants also offer a set New Years menu that are usually a more festive version of their normal menu.
Here are some hotel Restaurants will be open for New Years Eve and New Years Day : SKÝ Restaurant & Bar, Ísafold Restaurant and Jörgensen Kitchen.
SKÝ Restaurant & Bar Address: Ingólfsstræti 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland |
Ísafold Restaurant Address: Þingholtsstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland |
Jörgensen Kitchen Address : Laugavegur 120, Reykjavík, Iceland |
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