Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and of course, the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. While many people venture to remote corners of the country to catch a glimpse of this natural wonder, the good news is that you don’t have to leave the city to witness the magic of the Aurora […] More
Did you know that this lovely inviting street, Skólavörðustígur, leading up to Hallgrímskirkja is named after a cairn, Skólavarða (varða means cairn in Icelandic), that used to stand approximately where Hallgrímskirkja stands now? In the past, cairns were used to mark trails in Iceland. We think the name is rather fitting in several ways. For […] More
Most parts of Iceland had some pretty bad weather last week and over the weekend, but this morning Reykjavík woke up to the most wonderful sight! The stormy winds had gone and everything was covered by a beautiful soft blanket of snow. Our friends at The Reykjavík Grapevine captured this short but lovely video of […] More
Anyone who’s spent New Year’s Eve in Reykjavík will tell you it’s an extraordinary experience, especially given the fact that there are no official firework displays in the city. This legendary night is very much created by the local people of Reykjavík who collectively do an amazing job with the pyrotechnics and celebrations. Half an […] More
Today marks 100 years since Reykjavík’s Old Harbor was formally opened. The construction of the harbor marked a massive change in daily life for Icelanders, as both the fishing and trading industry started booming in the years after its completion. The Old Harbor was a massive undertaking at the time and two steam trains needed […] More
Reykjavík is only a small city, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character and color. Within minutes of walking around the downtown area you’ll notice it’s a city that takes pride in its quirkiness and on skirting away from the norm. Architecturally speaking, most houses in the city are rather […] More
Hallgrímskirkja (“Church of Hallgrímur” in English) is one of Reykjavík’s main landmarks. The impressive church towers over the city’s skyline, rising out of the capital’s center like a concrete geyser. But while these days it’s a much beloved building, the church used to be a rather controversial subject. Here is everything you need to know […] More
Iceland is famous for its many active and inactive volcanoes, geothermal springs, awe-inspiring glaciers, fairytale-like Northern Lights, hundreds of stunning waterfalls, its Viking past, and gorgeous mountains and black sand beaches as far as the eye can see. Even while walking down the nation’s capital, Reykjavík, views of the ocean and nearby mountains steal the […] More
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