Important Travel Advisory for Reykjavik and Thingvellir
From October 28 to October 31, Reykjavik will experience extensive street closures due to the Nordic Council Session. Armed police will be providing security, and significant restrictions will also apply at Thingvellir National Park on Monday, October 28.
Reykjavik City Center Closures
According to the Reykjavik Metropolitan Police, the Nordic Council Session will bring together 87 Nordic Council members, including prime ministers, foreign ministers, cooperation ministers, and other dignitaries from Nordic countries, along with numerous international guests. Iceland, as the host country, has specific obligations to ensure the safety of visiting heads of state.
Similar security measures were implemented during the European Council Summit held at Harpa last year. However, this event’s street closures are not as extensive as those seen previously.
Detailed Street Closures in Reykjavik
- Vonarstræti will be closed between Lækjargata and Suðurgata.
- Templarasund and Kirkjustræti from Pósthússtræti will also be closed.
- Tjarnargata between Vonarstræti and Kirkjustræti will be inaccessible.
- The City Hall Parking Garage will be closed, but Tjarnargata will remain open for two-way traffic between Skothúsvegur and Tjarnargata 14.
Closures begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 28, and are expected to lift by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30. Additionally, Reykjavik City Hall will be closed to the public from Saturday, October 26, through Thursday, October 31.
Thingvellir National Park Restrictions on October 28
On Monday, October 28, extensive traffic and pedestrian restrictions will be in place at Thingvellir National Park. These restrictions will impact vehicles, cyclists, and all pedestrian traffic as follows:
- Vehicles can travel east on Þingvallavegur, but westbound traffic will be diverted from Þingvallavegur/Lyngdalsheiði intersection to Þingvallavegur/Grafningsvegur.
- Westbound traffic on Lyngdalsheiði from Laugarvatn will be directed south at the specified intersection towards Biskupstungnabraut.
- The Service Center at Leirum will remain open, but Vallavegur from the service center will be closed.
- Access to Haki and Silfra will also be restricted.
The closures at Thingvellir will be enforced starting at 7:00 AM on October 28 and will last until midnight.
Travelers and locals are advised to plan their routes accordingly and be prepared for delays. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of this significant event.
Source: visir.is
