What to do in Reykjavik during your Icelandic Christmas break
So you are going to spend the winter holidays in Reykjavik, and you are already dreaming of northern lights shining on the snow. Amazing nature aside, what else should you do during your Christma...
Iceland, Land of fire, ice... and festivals !
Iceland may be more known for its astounding nature than for its culture. So some people might not know that Iceland is home to a large variety of festivals. From music to literature to art, there...
Reykjavik like a native: 5 experiences you can’t miss
Reykjavik, like the whole of Iceland, is getting more and more popular, and as a consequence made-for-tourists posts are popping up left and right. As a result, we often get questions about how t...
Food, entertainment and some culture in Reykjavik
On Saturday 22nd August 2015, Menningarnótt (Culture Night) will be held in Reykjavík for the 20th time. Despite the name, the Culture Night is not a stuffy event filled with lectures and conferen...
We wish you a nice and happy merchants’ weekend !
… or gleðilega verslunarmannahelgi, as we say around here! (Yes, it is quite a mouthful). This long weekend started as a small holiday for shopkeepers and merchants, but has slowly transformed int...
3 ways to enjoy the Summer solstice night in Iceland
It’s June 21, Midsummer (you might know it as summer solstice)! The longest day of the year - and in few places is the day as long as it is here in Iceland today: the “night” is going to last less...