The Perfect Walk in Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik is full of great places to go out for a stroll. Grótta is perfect for bird watching and romantic walks and Elliðarárdalur valley has a really nice river flowing through it and is perfect for cycling or walking. But let me tell you about the perfect walk in...
See the Scale of Vast Icelandic Glaciers and the Highlands in One Huge 3D Map
Most tourist come to Reykjavik before they head out to the rest of the country. A great way to get perspective of the scale of the vast interior and glaciers here in Iceland is to visit City Hall which displays a vast 3D map of...
The Party of the Year Approaches at Light Speed!
If there is an annual event in Reykjavik that could claim the title “party of the year” it would have to be the EVE Fanfest. Since 2003 it has has brought thousands of residents of the online universe Eve Online to Reykjavik. Like last year...
A Quirky Work of Art is the Best Place to Photograph Reykjavik
As we have mentioned before the harbor area in downtown Reykjavik is fast becoming a really fun place to visit. The latest addition to noteworthy places in the harbor area is a rather quirky new work of art right which is located right next to...
A Totally Cringeworthy Video About Iceland
Icelanders love to talk about their country and of course this site is just one example of that. However, sometimes the results can be truly cringeworthy. Please let us know if we ever do something like this. We will be thoroughly embarrassed. Written by Jón Heiðar...
Grótta is the place for the Perfect Reykjavik walk
The headline ‘Perfect Reykjavik Walk’ is a bit of a lie. The place I am talking about here belongs to the small and lesser-known town of Seltjarnarnes on the western tip of Reykjavik. But I like to keep things simple, so I am sticking with...
The coolest ice cream shop in Reykjavik
The area around the old harbor in downtown Reykjavik is undergoing a renaissance. Trendy bars, restaurants, hotels and galleries have sprouted up but fortunately the area still is true to its origins. The latest addition to the old harbour is the ice cream shop Valdís (web...
Viðey is the Perfect Reykjavik Island for a Family Day Out
Yes, you read that right. If you find yourself stuck in Reykjavik with your family and you are looking for a diversion for yourself and the kids look no further than the island of Videy. It is only a stone´s throw from Reykjavik harbor and...
