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Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
We recommend the exhibition Mind and World at Kjarvalsstaðir
The exhibition at Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum consists of both paintings and drawings from Jóhannes S. Kjarval´s career (1885–1972). Kjarval has a unique place in Icelandic cultural history, as one of the nation's most beloved artists of all time.
Good Review about Sónar Reykjavík in Loud and Quiet
The English Music Publication Loud And Quiet gives Sónar Reykjavík Music Festival, which was held last weekend, a good review in a newly published article.
The last day of Christmas
Today, the 6th of January is the last day of Christmas in Iceland and one of the four Icelandic holidays that have a special connection to Huldufólk (hidden people).
Höfuðstöðin - The Home of Chromo Sapiens
Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination in Iceland that permanently houses the installation Chromo Sapiens by artist Shoplifter.
Reykjavík receives a top rating in climate issues
The City of Reykjavík receives the highest recognition and top rating for being a leading city in international climate affairs. Reykjavík is one of 95 cities that receive an A rating for transparency in measures against climate change from the independent rating company CDP. Only 9.8% of cities that received a rating for 2021 received an A.
The Winter Lights Festival starts this Thursday
The festival will be launched with the projection of the work Ofbirta by Márta Róbertsdóttir at Hallgrímskirkja and the Light Trail will be in place with new, amazing works in collaboration with Art in Light.
Leiðarendi cave
Leiðarendi is a lava tube located in a lava field close to Bláfjöll, the Blue Mountains, in southwest Iceland. These beautiful and natural wonders are created by flowing lava under the earth after a volcanic eruption. Journeys in its depths reveal a wealth of knowledge about Icelandic history, geology and folklore.
Hvaleyrarvatn Lake
A picturesque lake surrounded by forest and greenery.
Hellisgerði park
You might be surprised to learn that in addition to its 30,000 human residents, Hafnarfjörður is also home to many elves, dwarfs and other mystical beings, collectively called ‘Hidden Folk’. Local folklore has it that you can visit these supernatural beings in Hellisgerði an enchanting park located close to the town centre. Hellisgerði is an enchanting and enchanted garden tucked away on a…