New in Reykjavík, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Reykjavík — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Reykjavík ist die nördlichste Hauptstadt der Welt und zählt im Stadtgebiet rund 140.000 Einwohner sowie etwa 18.500 Studierende, die sich vor allem auf die Háskóli Íslands und die Háskólinn í Reykjavík verteilen. Das studentische Leben spielt sich im Westen rund um den Uni-Campus und entlang der Ausgehmeile Laugavegur ab, während die Geothermalbäder im Stadtteil Laugardalur als Treffpunkte aller Generationen dienen. Wer hier studiert, kennt lange Nächte in den Live-Clubs der Innenstadt und Bademantel-Sessions in heißen Pools mitten in der Stadt.
The best spots and tips for students in Reykjavík
Laugavegur
Ausgehmeile mit Bars und Clubs, in denen das Nachtleben erst nach Mitternacht startet
Húrra
Live-Musik-Club für Indie, Elektro und DJ-Nächte im Stadtzentrum
Laugardalslaug
Größtes Geothermalbad der Stadt mit Hot Tubs und 50-Meter-Becken
Nauthólsvík
Geothermalstrand nahe der Reykjavík University mit beheiztem Meerwasser
Reykjavík has around 18,500 students at 3 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Reykjavík, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Laugavegur. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Reykjavík.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Reykjavík today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Reykjavík, with zero dating pressure.
Reykjavík has plenty to offer students: Laugavegur, Húrra or Laugardalslaug are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 18,500 students at 3 universities, Reykjavík is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.