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ICELAND WRITERS RETREAT 2014
Taking place between April 9-13, 2014 in Reykjavik, the Iceland Writers Retreat invites participants to a series of workshops and panels led by an esteemed team of international writers.The 2014 retreat will be loosely focused on the theme of travel and journeys.The retreat will be based out of Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura, a recently renovated, modern four-star hotel next to a popular…
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. It was founded in 1984 by the artist's widow Birgitta Spur who had his studio at Laugarnes converted into an exhibition space and to house a large collection of his works. These include sculptures, sketches, and drawings, as well as biographical material. In addition to its exhibition of…
IT'S CREAM BUN DAY!
Dieters beware! Today is Cream Bun Day or 'Bolludagur' in Iceland - a national day of indulgence where Icelanders devour an excess of choux pastry buns filled with jam and cream.The tradition, which was brought to Iceland by Norwegian and Danish bakers back in the late 19th century, consistantly falls on the Monday before Ash Wednesday and always precedes Shrove Tuesday or '…
Sæta Svínið
Sæta Svínið, meaning "The Sweet Pig," is a lively gastropub located in the heart of Reykjavík. Known for its fun and relaxed atmosphere, the gastropub offers a creative menu inspired by Icelandic classics with a modern twist, crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Fishmarket Restaurant
Fishmarket, or Fiskmarkaðurinn in Icelandic, is an upscale restaurant located at Aðalstræti 12 in Reykjavík’s historic centre, offering modern Icelandic cuisine with Asian influences. Known for its high-quality seafood, premium ingredients, and attentive service, the restaurant combines local produce with Japanese and broader Asian techniques to create a menu that is both rooted in Icelandic…
REYKJAVÍK'S COFFEE CULTURE MAKES CNN'S 'BEST COFFEE CITIES' LIST
Reykjavík City has just been included in CNN‘s article featuring 8 of the world's great coffee cities.Coffee house culture has been a thriving part of the Reykjavík experience for the past 25 years, with many visitors getting spoilt for both choice and the superior quality of coffee. In the absence of any international chains, there’s now a great diversity of cafés in the city…
Sushi Social
Sushi Social, located in the heart of Reykjavík, offers an unforgettable dining experience that combines the freshest Icelandic ingredients with the vibrant flavors of Japanese and South American cuisine.
THE REYKJAVÍK CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Fun, films and family entertainment coming up at The Reykjavík International Children's Film Festival!The festival opens on March 20th at the city’s Bíó Paradís movie theatre in Downtown Reykjavík and runs until March 30th. During the festival a number of interesting films, animations, documentaries and shorts (for children of all ages) will be screened in addition to some special…
The Complete Guide to Fagradalsfjall Volcanic Eruption in Geldingadalur
Are you coming to see the eruption in Geldingadalur? Then this guide from Guide to Iceland will help!
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER LIT FOR SPRING EQUINOX!
To mark the arrival of spring, the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be illuminated on the night of the Spring Equinox and for the following week (20.-26. March). This special illumination of the tower also marks the anniversary of Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s marriage, which took place on 20 March 1969. Memorably they spent their honeymoon in bed protest­ing the war and promot­ing peace…