Corrugated Iron in Reykjavík Editorial“Icelanders have contributed two distinctive forms to the history of architecture: on the one hand, the turf house,...
4 Great Exhibitions EditorialIt is both rewarding and enjoyable to visit the The National Gallery of Iceland on Fríkirkjuvegur right now....
Northern lights over Reykjavík EditorialCapturing the northern lights is not easy. When they appear, you can of course photograph them with a...
The Light Beyond the Mountains EditorialFjallabak, an area in the Icelandic highlands North of Hekla and Mýrdalsjökull, has been a protected nature reserve...
A Piece of Icelandic Art History Jenna GottliebÁsgrímur Jónsson’s house is home to a stunning collection Artist Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958) is one of the pioneers...
Explore Art Up North EditorialAkureyri Art Museum hosts exciting exhibitions throughout the year Akureyri is commonly called Iceland’s “second city,” a moniker...
Fur store and workshop EditorialFeldur is a family run fur brand that specializes in the design of high quality fur products. The shop and workshop is...
Art, colors & making a living EditorialThe collection of Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958) in Bergstaðastræti, is a part of Listasafn Íslands. Ásgrímur was not only...
Leather Designer Nanna Hlín HalldórsdóttirQuality Icelandic design and leather handcraft is much sought after. “My first leather design was a handbag painted...
Spooky houses EditorialSpooky houses In the middle of the Cold War, in 1953, the Americans built a military base and...
The Sport of Lords and Kings Andrew Scott FortuneFly fishing with the Fishing-International-Service-Holidays After working long hours, weeks and months in an office, travelling back and...
Wool & Álfafoss EditorialThe wool factory Álafoss, named after the Álfafoss Waterfall has a remarkable story. Björn Þorláksson (1854-1904), a farmer...
Four Hundred Thousand Million Einar Th. ThorsteinssonFisheries have long been the cornerstone of Iceland’s economy. In 1984, just over fortyyears ago, a quota system...
BEST OF ICELAND Einar Th. Thorsteinsson“Best of Iceland” is an extensive and informative book about the Icelandic tourism industry. It contains articles from...
1,000 Years of Fish Andrew Scott FortuneA small fishing village has turned into an export hub Fishing is in the blood and heritage of...
The Westman Islands: Iceland’s Hidden Gem in the South Einar Th. ThorsteinssonWhile much of Iceland draws attention for its wondrouswaterfalls, vast glaciers, and bubbling geothermal wonders, just off the...