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Saturday, 2. June 10:00 The Festival of the Sea launched with the sounding of ship horns 08:30 - 16:30 Free puffin watching tours offered by Special Tours: Puffin Express Sailings out to Akurey island every two hours, starting at 8:30. Limited space; first come first serve! 3 Ægisgarður 10:00 - 17:00 Víkin Maritime Museum Four new exhibitions open: The Ocean in Focus Fókus, the association of amateur photographers, puts on an ocean themed photography exhibition. From the Sea to the Market Photographer Kristinn Benediktsson exhibits photographs recording the process by which fish goes from being caught in Icelandic waters to being sold in global markets.
10:30 - 15:30 Sailing: Grandagarður—Ægisgarður—Viðey Sailing every hour on the half hour mark from Grandagarður and on the hour mark from Viðey*. Ferry: 1.000 ISK for adults. 500 ISK for kids 6 - 18 years, and free for kids five years and younger. 3 *The Viðey ferry also sails according to plan from Skarfabakki and Ægisgarður 11:00 - 17:00 ‘Verbúðir’ - the old fishermen’s huts on Geirsgata The Old Harbour buzzes with life with a variety of activities in the old fishermen’s huts: handicrafts, design, food, and culture. 6 Geirsgata 11:00 - 17:00 ‘Verbúðir’ on Grandagarður 5 Food, arts, crafts, design, and various workshops in the old fishermen’s huts at Grandi. Events include: Fish hut for happy kids. Make and catch your own fish! Spektrum, hut #21
Fishermen’s Photography Competition The photographs give insight into the world and mind of the sailor.
STEiNUNN design emphasizes quality and feminine,timeless attire. 10% discount given in celebration of the Festival of the Sea. Studio STEiNUNN, hut #19
Lúkas Kárason - Woodcarvings Lúkas Kárason exhibits his works made of driftwood that washed up on Strandir, where he grew up.
Art workshop for the whole family. Knot tying workshops and fish crafts out of various materials. Sifka, hut #25
The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn The Coast Guard vessel will be open to the public and cheerful sailors welcome guests and tell them about their time onboard.
Art workshop for children. Here children get a chance to contribute to a large painting with the help of artist Hulda Vilhjálmsdóttir. Hut #31
Faroese vessel Westward Ho sails to Reykjavik People are welcome aboard to have a look at this lovely smack, built in Grimsby in 1884. Music and fish soup at the coffeehouse Bryggja 4 Víkin Maritime Museum, Grandagarður 8 10:00 - 17:00 Life in the Sea The showroom at the Whale Watching Centre will be open. Juice and colouring books available for children, and discounts offered on refreshments. 3 Elding Whale Watching Centre at Ægisgarður 10:00 - 17:00 What’s Cod Worth? The Iceland Ocean Cluster introduces products made from Icelandic cod. Víkin Maritime Museum, 4 Grandagarður 8
Artwork by 20 artists on display. Gallerí Grandi, hut #33 Boat carpentry for young children Krínólín, hut #37 11:00 - 17:00 Sailors’ coffee in Viðey Island Light refreshments in the Viðey centre. Arm wrestling competition at 15:00. Guests are encouraged to play “Go Fish” in the spirit of the day. 18 3 Viðey - the boat sails from Ægisgarður and Skarfabakki 12:00 - 15:00 Accordion playing. Members of the Reykjavik Accordion Society play popular songs of the sea. 1 Grandagarður
12:00 - 17:00 Icelandic Fish The Icelandic Marine Research Institute displays the primary well known and lesser - known varieties of commercial fish in Icelandic waters. 1 Grandagarður 12:00 - 17:00 Waffles and Coffee The women’s Search and Rescue team in Reykjavik sells waffles and coffee. 10 7 Gróubúð, Grandagarður 1, Sjóbúðin, Grandagarður 14, and aboard Sæbjörg - the search and rescue school vessel 13:00 - 16:00 Pirate Workshop Come and make a pirate costume and eye patch for the pirate sailing! Departures at 14:00, 15:00, & 16:00. 5 Hut #23, Grandagarður 13:00 - 16:00 Art Workshop - The Deep Learn to make floating jellyfish and bouncing octopuses. 5 Hut #23, Grandagarður 13:00 - 16:00 A Message in a Bottle Send a message out into the world. Sæbjörg sails at 16:00 and people are invited to throw their message in a bottle overboard. 5 Hut #23, Grandagarður 13:00 - 16:00 Icelandic Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Þór Guests are invited to survey the newest addition to the Icelandic fleet. 12 The dock at Grandi
13:00 - 17:00 What Would You Like to Know about the FAROE Islands? Employees of the Tórshavn tourist information centre will be on site to answer your questions. 4 Víkin Maritime Museum, Grandagarður 8 13:00 - 17:00 Live Graffiti Art See graffiti artists at work - sponsored by Samskip. 9 Bótarbryggja dock 13:00 - 17:00 The Marine Research Institute’s Workshop Learn about mackerel, a new fish in Icelandic waters. What does it eat? How old is it? 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Good for You! Andrá presents a lotion called Penzim, which is made from Icelandic cod. The product is for sale. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Clean Ocean What happens to your waste? The Environment Agency of Iceland shows the human effect on the ocean. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Dive.is The Sport Diving School of Iceland introduces diving, shows films taken in the ocean depths, and dives for sunken treasure for the youngest visitors. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Try Grilled Minke Whale! The fishery Hrafnreyður ehf. grills minke whale for festival guests. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Íslensk hollusta The company introduces various health products made from natural Icelandic ingredients. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Faroese vessel Westward Ho The Faroese smack Westward Ho sails into the harbour around 13:00 and docks by the Víkin Maritime Museum. Guests welcome aboard to have a look. 16 Verbúðarbryggja dock 13:00 - 17:00 Fun and Games with the Scouts The scouts are always prepared! There will be all kinds of games, including bouncy castles. 1 Grandagarður
13:00 - 17:00 The Ársæll Search And Rescue Team Jeeps and other equipment will be on display. 1 Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Reykjavik Marina, Netagerðin, and Kongó Join forces to entertain people along the walkway between the Old Harbour and Grandagarður. Expect food, music, and more. 2 Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina, Mýrargata 2 13:30 Annual Football Tournament and Tug of War Þróttur sportsgrounds Schedule for the Grandi Stage 13:30 Accordion playing 14:00 Gói og Þröstur Leó tell their favourite stories 14:30 Sigríður Thorlacius and Steingrímur Karl Teague 15:00 Faroese dance accompanied by the singing of Petur i Hoyvik 15:30 Tríó Glóðir 16:00 Guðrið Hansdóttir 16:30 Retro Stefson 11 Outdoor stage at Grandagarður 14:00 - 16:00 Jig fishing The Scouts invite children to try fishing with a jig. 8 Verbúðabryggja dock by Grandagarður 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Pirate Ship Sailing Sæbjörg, ICE - SAR’s training vessel, sets sail as a pirate ship. The women’s search and rescue team in Reykjavik sells waffles and coffee. Everyone is encouraged to dress up like a pirate! 9 Bótarbryggja dock 14:00 Delicacies of the Sea Guests can taste delicacies from the sea, compliments of Faxaflóahafnir and Sjómannadagsráð.* Four types of herring are on offer, in addition to a unique mackerel salad prepared by chef Sveinn Kjartansson of the renowned restaurant Fylgifiskar. 1 Grandagarður *while supplies last 14:00 - 16:00 Pulley System The Ársæll Search and Rescue Team sets up a pulley system and invites children to try it. 4 Behind Víkin Maritime Museum 14:00 - 16:00 Face Painting Transform into a tiger, a panda or a star fish! 1 Grandagarður
14:00 Brokey Sailing Competition Starting and ending at Ingólfsgarður. Sæbraut - by the Sólfar sculpture 14:00 Art exhibition at Sjávarbarinn Artist Jón Baldur Hlíðberg exhibits his works of fish and marine life. 1 Sjávarbarinn, Grandagarður 9 14:00 - 16:00 Puffin Scooters Try out a scooter down by the harbour - Free of charge! 3 Ægisgarður 14:00 - 16:00 E - bikes - Season Tour Free test - drives of electronic bikes in the harbour. 3 Ægisgarður 15:15 Rowing Competition in the inner harbour 15 West Harbour 16:00 Message in a Bottle Sailing with Pirates Sail with Sæbjörg and throw your message in a bottle overboard. 9 Bótarbryggja dock 16:00 - 18:00 Dance at the Docks Komdu að dansa (“Come and Dance”) invites you to dance. 4 Bryggjan Café Víkin Maritime Museum 19:00 Sailor Ball Grand Hotel Reykjavik
Sunday 3. June 08:30 - 16:30. Puffin Watching with Special Tours: Puffin Express Trips to Akurey island every two hours, starting at 8:30. Limited space; first come, first serve! 3 Ægisgarður 10:00 Memorial Service at Fossvogur Church 10:00 - 17:00 Víkin Maritime Museum Four new exhibitions. See Saturday schedule for details. Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn The coast guard vessel Óðinn will be open to the public and cheerful coast guards will show guests around and tell stories about their time onboard.
Faroese vessel Westward Ho The boat will be docked by the Maritime Museum. Visitors are welcome aboard to have a look around. Music and fish soup will be offered at Bryggjan Café. 4 Víkin Maritime Museum,
Grandagarður 8 10:00 - 17:00 What is cod worth? The Iceland Ocean Cluster introduces products made from Icelandic cod. 4 Víkin Maritime Museum, Grandagarður 8 10:00 - 17:00 Life in the Sea The showroom at the Whale Watching Centre will be open. Juice, colouring books and crayons available for children, and discounts offered on refreshments. 3 Elding Whale Watching Centre by Ægisgarður 10:30 - 15:30 Sailing: Grandagarður—Ægisgarður—Viðey Sailing every hour on the half hour mark from Grandagarður and on the hour mark from Viðey*. Ferry: 1.000 ISK for adults. 500 ISK for kids 6 - 18 years, and free for kids five years and younger. 3 *The Viðey ferry also sails according to plan from Skarfabakki and Ægisgarður 11:00 Sailors’ Mass in Dómkirkja Cathedral 11:00 - 17:00 ‘Verbúðir’ - The old fishermen’s huts on Geirsgata The Old Harbour is buzzing with life and offers a variety of activities in the old fishermen’s huts: crafts, design, food, and culture. 6 Geirsgata 11:00 - 17:00 Fishermen’s huts by Grandagarður 5 Art, handcraft, design, and food in the old fisherman’s huts. See the Saturday schedule for further details. 11:00 - 17:00 Sailors’ coffee in Viðey Viðey is a great place for a stroll and to enjoy the wholesome sea air. Light refreshments are on offer at the Viðey Centre. Visitors are encouraged to play “Go Fish.” 3 18 Viðey - departures from Grandagarður, Ægisgarður, and Skarfabakki
12:00 Inauguration of Rescue Vessel Two new rescue vessels of Ársæll Search and Rescue Team will be inaugurated. 7 On the dock by Sjóbúðin
12:00 - 17:00 Waffles and coffee The women’s Search and Rescue team in Reykjavik sells waffles and coffee. 10 13 7 Gróubúð, Grandagarður 1, Sjóbúðin, Grandagarður 14, and aboard Sæbjörg
12:00 - 14:00 Reykjavik Kayak Club Members of the Reykjavik Kayak Club kayak around the harbour and display their boats and equipment. 4 Behind Víkin Maritime Museum
13:00 - 16:00 Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Þór Visitors are invited to explore the latest addition to the Icelandic fleet. 12 Dock by Grandi
12:00 - 15:00 Accordion playing by members of Reykjavík ACCORDION SOCIETY. 1 Grandagarður 12:00 - 17:00 Icelandic fish The Icelandic Marine Research Institute displays well - known, as well as lesser - known, varieties of commercial fish in Icelandic waters. 1 Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Graffiti Art At Bótarbryggja dock 9 An exhibition of the work that graffiti artists did on Saturday, sponsored by Samskip. 13:00 - 17:00 What Would You Like to Know about the FAROE Islands? Employees of the Tórshavn tourist information centre will be on site to answer your questions. 4 Víkin Maritime Museum,
13:00 - 16:00 Art workshop of the deep sea Learn to make a floating jellyfish or bouncing octopuses. 5 Hut #23, Grandagarður
13:00 - 17:00 Games and fun with the Scouts The Scouts are always prepared! Come play games with us, come and jump rope, or have a blast in the bouncy castle. 1 Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Reykjavík Marina, Netagerðin and Kongó Three companies join hands to create a unique atmosphere in the area between the Old Harbour and Grandagarður. Artful cuisine, music and design, all inspired by the the sea. 2 Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina, Mýrargötu 2
13:00 - 16:00 Can You Tie Knots? Open workshop by The Technical College of Reykjavík. 5 Hut #23, Grandagarður
13:00 - 17:00 Ársæll Search and Rescue Team Jeeps and other equipment on display. 1 Grandagarður
13:00 - 17:00 Westward Ho Visitors are invited to look around the Faroese vessel Westward Ho. 16 Verbúðarbryggja dock
13:30 Seafaring Sindri tells tales of mermaids and sings messages in bottles. 1 Grandagarður
13:00 - 17:00 Clean Ocean What happens to your waste? The Environment Agency of Iceland exhibits the human effect on the ocean. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Dive.is The company introduces diving, shows films from the ocean depths, and dives for sunken treasure for the youngest guests. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Good For You! Andrá promotes a lotion called Penzim, which is made from Icelandic cod. The product is for sale. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 MARINE Research INSTITUTE'S Workshop Learn about mackerel, a new fish in Icelandic waters. What does it eat? How old is it? 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Taste grilled minke whale! The fishery Hrafnreyður ehf.grills minke whale meat for festival guests. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður 13:00 - 17:00 Íslensk hollusta Íslensk hollusta introduces various nutritional products made from natural Icelandic ingredients. 1 Pavilion at Grandagarður
Schedule for the GRANDI stage 13:30 Reykjavik City Band plays conducted by Lárus Grímsson 14:00 The Sjómannadagsráð Festival Programme 15:00 Kristjana Stefánsdóttir and Svavar Knútur 15:30 Iceland’s Circus 16:00 Guðrið Hansdóttir 16:30 Valdimar 11 Outdoor stage at Grandagarður 14:00 - 20:00 Over Sea and under Stone Opening of an exhibition by artist Þóra Ben. 6 Gallerí Dunga, hut #5a, Geirsgata 14:00 - 17:00 HB Grandi´s Family Fun HB Grandi offers Festival guests refreshments and family entertainment. 19 HB Grandi - Norðurgarður 1
14:00 - 16:00 Puffin Scooters Try out a scooter around the harbour free of charge! 3 Ægisgarður 14:00 - 16:00 E - bikes - Season Tours Free test drive on an electric bike around the harbour by Season Tours. 3 Ægisgarður
14:00 - 16:00 Pulley System The Ársæll Search and Rescue Team set up a pulley system and invite children to try it out. 4 Behind Víkin Maritime Museum 14:00 - 16:00 Jig fishing The scouts fish offer children to try their hand at jig fishing. 8 Verbúðabryggja dock 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 A Family Friendly Cruise Sæbjörg sails. Women’s Search and Rescue team in Reykjavík sells refreshments on board. 9 Bótarbryggja dock
14:00 - 16:00 Face painting Transform into a tiger, a panda or a star fish! 1 Grandagarður 14:00 Delicacies from the sea Visitors can taste delicacies from the sea, compliments of Faxaflóahafnir and Sjómannadagsráð.* Four types of herring are on offer, in addition to a unique mackerel salad prepared by chef Sveinn Kjartansson of renowned restaurant and delicatessen Fylgifiskar. 1 Grandagarður *while supplies last
14:00 Old Harbour Treasure Hunt Fun treasure hunt for the whole family. Starts at Víkin Maritime Museum, 4 Grandagarður 8 14:00 - 15:00 The Sjómannadagsráð Festival programme 11 Outdoor stage, Grandagarður
14:00 - 17:00 Fishermen’s Day Buffet Women’s Accident Prevention team of Reykjavík. Free for 13 years and younger accompanied by an adult. 10 Gróubúð—Grandagarður 1 15:20 Sea Rescue The helicopter crew of the Icelandic Coast Guard demonstrates rescue procedures at sea. West Harbour
16:00 Aerobatics over the Reykjavik harbour Björn Thoroddsen shows off his aerobatic skills. In the sky above the harbour