The evening walks (Kvöldgöngur) is a program hosted by The Reykjavík City Library, The Reykjavík City Museum, The Reykjavík Art Museum and Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature each summer.

The walks take place on Thursday evenings in June to August. Participation is free and all are welcome. 

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SUMMER SCHEDULE 2025

JUNE  

June 19th
Women's Historical Sites in Reykjavík (Icelandic)
Guided by: Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir 
The walk starts at: Reykjavík City Library, Grófin, Tryggvagata 15
Organized by: Reykjavík City Museum

June 26th 
Creative Jog – Running towards Art (Icelandic)
Guided by: Halla Margrét Jóhannesdóttir
Starting point: Stuðlar by Rúrí, by Háskólabíó. Enough parking available.
The run will visit outdoor artworks in Vesturbær and Nauthólsvík.
The route is 7.5 km with 5 stops.
Organized by: Reykjavík Art Museum

JULY  

July 3rd
Armchair Travel: Walking Reykjavík in Contemporary Writing (ENGLISH)
Guided by: Larissa Kyzer
The walk starts at: Reykjavík City Library, Grófin, Tryggvagata 15
Organized by: Reykjavík City Museum

July 10th
Poetry Walk in the Spirit of the Women’s Year (Icelandic)
Guided by: Karólína Rós Ólafsdóttir and Anna Rós Árnadóttir   
The walk starts at: Reykjavík City Library, Grófin, Tryggvagata 15
Organized by: Reykjavík City Museum

July 17th
Monuments of the City Centre (Icelandic)
Guided by: Markús Þór Andrésson
The walk starts at: Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17
Organized by: Reykjavík Art Museum

July 24th
Our Buildings (Icelandic)
A family-friendly architecture tour for children
Guided by: Alma Sigurðardóttir
Organized by: Reykjavík Art Museum

AUGUST 

August 7th
Sanctioned Loves – Reykjavík Pride (Icelandic)
Guided by: Eva Rún Snorradóttir
The walk starts at: Reykjavík City Library, Grófin, Tryggvagata 15
Organized by: Reykjavík City Library

August 14th
String of Pearls – Women's Sculpture Garden (Icelandic)
Guided by: Sigrún Inga Hrólfsdóttir
The walk starts at: Southwest end of Hljómskálagarður Park
Organized by: Reykjavík Art Museum

Want more info or want to get involved? Contact our publicity managers:

Reykjavík City Library: Birta Gunnhildardóttir
birta.gunnhildardottir@reykjavik.is

Reykjavík Art Museum: Halla Margrét Jóhannesdóttir
halla.margret.johannesdottir@reykjavik.is