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. Shoplifter is one of Iceland’s leading contemporary artists and the installation was the debut for the Icelandic Pavilion in 2019 at the Venice Biennale, to worldwide critical acclaim. Shoplifter’s installations engage and speak to a wide range of audiences…
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…
Kleifarvatn lake
Steps from the dramatic geothermal area at Krýsuvík Seltún lies the sweeping blue expanse of Kleifarvatn Lake. Nestled below a steep mountain, the seemingly deserted space is an attractive spot for a quiet walk. A small path circles the lake, jogging around the water's edge and over small black lava rocks. Not only is this picturesque lake the largest on the Reykjanes Peninsula, but it is also…
The Reykjavik EDITION Hotel
The Reykjavik EDITION brings the first 5-star modern luxury experience to one of the world’s most sustainable capitals. Located in the historical, scenic heart of downtown Reykjavik by Old Harbor port, the hotel is a 45-minute car ride from the airport and just steps away from Laugavegur Street, the city’s vibrant shopping district, and the Harpa Concert and Conference Center. The hotel is the…
Biodegradable Algae Water Bottles at DesignMarch
Inhabitat recently published an article about a biodegradable algae bottle which Ari Jónsson premiered as his project at DesignMarch.
Iceland appointed as one of the safest countries for solo female travellers
Iceland is one of the safest countries for solo female travelers according to Globelink International.