Accessibility information
Keeping Reykjavík Bear accessible is of utmost importance for us.
Unfortunately, the rough Icelandic nature and the history of our city does not always allow us to provide the best experience for people with reduced mobility or people with reduced vision and/or hearing.
We have compiled below accessibility information on our venues, tours, and activities.
Should you need more information or have a special inquiry, do not hesitate to contact us and we will address the matter with care and confidentiality.
Thursday Welcome Party at Petersen Svítan
Space accessibility
- Step-free ramp to access the building
- Spacious elevator to access the rooftop bar
- One of the additional balconies can only be accessed with 22 steps in a spiral staircase with a ramp.
- All other areas of the rooftop bar: step-free access, indoors and outdoors
Sitting accommodation
- The rooftop bar has a mix of low-sitting cushioned couches, high bar stools, cushioned and uncushioned chairs
- No sitting guaranteed
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- There will be music in the venue, kept at a volume to allow conversation
- No stage light, dynamic light, or stroboscopic effect
- If the weather permits, the spacious rooftop will allow for low crowd density
- If the weather turns bad, the crowd density inside the covered areas might increase
Bathroom
- The venue has at least one fully accessible bathroom.
- 3 gender-neutral stalls with sitting-down toilets
Others
- The sides of the rooftop balcony have high views of the city that may upset people with vertigo
Friday Tour: Golden Circle
Space accessibility
- Note: the tour contain long bus rides (45 minutes, 20 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 90 minutes)
- Tour bus: Our tour buses are not wheelchair accessible
- Tour bus: Our buses will be equipped with “sliding” seats to get more space between seats
- Þingvellir national park: most areas are not paved; however, wooden platforms cover the main path
- Þingvellir national park: estimated walk is about 1 hour, including a 15-minutes sitted presentation of the history of the location by our guide
- Þingvellir national park: possibility to only view the top platform and get back on the bus to join the rest of the group in the bottom area by bus instead of walking
- Geysir hot springs: most areas are not paved; however, wooden platforms cover most paths. Uneven, stable gravel paths elsewhere.
- Gullfoss waterfall upper platform: most areas are not paved; however, wooden and metal grated platforms cover the path to the viewing platform.
- Gullfoss waterfall lower platform: gravel path to the waterfall; rocky steps to the viewing platform
- Gullfoss waterfall: Long stairs (60 steps) with ramps to connect the upper and lower platforms.
Sitting accommodation
- Þingvellir: limited sitting areas
- Geysir: benches scattered around the hot springs park
- Gullfoss: no sitting area
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- Guided bus ride through a microphone.
- The golden circle is a popular touristic spot. Some areas may contain crowds concentrated in an otherwise open space.
Bathroom
- No restrooms in the bus
- All three Golden Circle sites have restrooms, including accessible restrooms.
- Note: unfortunately restrooms in Þingvellir are not free-of-charge.
Others
- Should you need international sign language interpretation during our tour, please let us know so we can make arrangements.
Friday Tour: Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Space accessibility
- Note: the tour contains bus rides (2 x 50 minutes)
- Tour bus: Our tour buses are not wheelchair accessible
- Tour bus: Our buses are equipped with “sliding” seats to generate more space between seats
- Access to the main building can be provided to wheelchair users
- Distance from parking to main building: 150 meters with 10-step rough stairs, or 150 meters stairs free.
- Accessible changing rooms
- The hot springs are very difficult to access for wheelchair users due to the nature and landscape of the area
- 5-step stairs with ropes throughout the bathing area
- Wooden platforms and gravel paths to navigate between hot spring baths
Sitting accommodation
- The hot spring baths each have in-water seating benches.
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- Guided bus ride through a microphone.
- The hot springs area are a quiet space; however guests of the hot springs may engage in loud conversations
Bathroom
- No restrooms in the bus
- Accessible restrooms in the changing room areas of Hvammsvík
- Gendeted stalls and urinals
Others
- Should you need international sign language interpretation during our tour, please let us know so we can make arrangements.
Friday Top-Off! Party at Kíki
Space accessibility
- Unfortunately, Kiki Queer Bar is not wheelchair accessible.
- Access to Kiki main floor (bar and dancing area): 20 steps with ramp
- Access to Kiki second floor (bar, lounge and bathroom): 15 steps with ramp from main floor
Sitting accommodation
- On the second floor, few seats available: cushioned couches, chairs.
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- Loud DJ music with lights, haze, and stroboscopic effetcs.
- Dense dance floor on the first floor, less dense on the second floor
Bathroom
- Non-gendered stalls and urinals on second floor
Others
- We encourage our Top-Off! party guests to take their tops off; as such partial non-sexual nudity will be common at our Top-Off party.
Saturday Sky Lagoon visit
Space accessibility
- Short bus ride to and from the lagoon (15 minutes) with no restroom access.
- The Sky Lagoon is wheelchair accessible with chair lifts available to enter and exit the water. More detailed information can be found on the Sky Lagoon’s website here
- 5 steps to access the water from the changing rooms
- The Ritual Spa Experience requires to be able to walk up and down a short flights of stairs (3 steps). A chair lift to the spa area is also available.
Sitting accommodation
- The Sky Lagoon is equipped with benches and natural seating areas throughout the lagoon.
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- No music or light in the lagoon
- On a good day, the sun can reflect on the ocean and the lagoon
- Density of guests is usually low throughout the lagoon with higher concentration of people around the bar
Bathroom
- Stalls and urinals available around the lagoon and in the changing rooms
Others
- Wet surfaces may be slippery
Saturday Mr. Reykjavík Bear Contest at LEMMY
Space accessibility
- LEMMY is wheelchair accessible. Please contact members of our team at the entrance to assist you
- Step-free ramp to access the bar and the stage area
- Narrow door to enter the bar
- Upstairs lounge area accessible with a narrow flight of stairs (15 steps)
Sitting accommodation
- The bar and the stage areas both have sitting areas.
- However, we cannot guarantee they will accommodate everyone.
- Stage area: wooden tables and benches, couches, chairs
- Bar area: Bar stools, booths
- Lounge area: Bar stools, booths
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- During performances: Live music and singing, music with lights, haze, and stroboscopic effetcs.
- Vast stage area, with denser crowd closer to the stage.
Bathroom
- Non-gendered stalls and urinals
- Accessible restrooms
Others
- LEMMY is in one of the oldest buildings of downtown Reykjavík. As such, most of the building is protected.
Sunday Farewell Brunch at Jómfrúin
Space accessibility
- Jómfrúin is not wheelchair accessible. Although there are no steps in the restaurant area itself, restrooms are only accessible with a flight of stairs
- Step-free ramp to access the restaurant
Sitting accommodation
- Sitting will be provided for everyone, in round or square tables of up to 10 people.
Light and sound stimuli & crowd density
- No music or light show to be expected.
- Light music in the background.
- No crowd movement.
Bathroom
- Stalls and urinals
- Non-accessible restrooms: restrooms are accessible in the basement after a flight of spiral stairs (15 steps)
Others
- Please communicate any allergy to a member of staff at Jómfrúin.