Will Iceland be the 51st US State EditorialLater today, April 1st; Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, the world oldest, will vote if Iceland will be part...
The Universal Human Search for Lost Time EditorialOne of the most popular films of the year in Icelandic cinemas is Touch by Baltasar Kormákur, based...
Cold winter, warm Easter EditorialThis winter is the coldest of the century. The average temperature in Reykjavík in the coldest month, December,...
Western settlement EditorialAbout 1,200 people now live in Vesturbyggð on the southern side of the Vestfjords, which extends from Barðaströnd...
Go West: Explore the Wondrous Westfjords EditorialEnjoy hiking tours and other adventures with West Tours In a country full of beauty, the Westfjords may...
Mixed-Use Development and Improved Public Transport EditorialIt’s safe to say that the city of Reykjavík has undergone considerable changes over the last 15 years...
Hekla EditorialThe queen, Hekla Hekla is the most active and probably the best-known volcano in Iceland. Hekla is a...
From Indifferent City Councilors to Exuberant Tourists EditorialThe inhabitants of Iceland, as well as foreign tourists, have not been oblivious to the volcanic eruptions on...
Visit Vestmannaeyjar EditorialThe charming Westman Islands offer exciting activities, wildlife-watching and culture The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are chock-full of rocky...
Hrísey Island in Eyjafjörður EditorialHrísey Island in the middle of Eyjarfjörður fjord is the second largest island off the coast of Iceland,...
Export of Icelandic horses Editorial“You can’t have it for gold or a good word” The Icelandic horse is one of the unique...
ICELAND’S FIRST SETTLER EditorialICELAND’S FIRST SETTLER The furtive little arctic fox is found in the Westfjords in Súðavík The arctic fox...
The Althingi District EditorialThe Althingi of Iceland, the world’s oldest legislative assembly, was established at Thingvellir (“Parliament Fields”) in the year...
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes Takes You on a Trip Through Time EditorialFriendly restaurant – unique saga exhibitions The Settlement Center in Borgarnes Takes You on a Trip Through Time...
Winter Beauty at Thingvellir EditorialIt takes just an hour to drive from the capital to Thingvellir, one of the most historically significant...
The Airport in the Capital EditorialDuring World War II, on May 10, 1940, British forces occupied Iceland. One of their first major projects...
Downtown Snapshots EditorialToday, Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, is home to just under 150,000 people. About a quarter of the...
Future & Past EditorialOne could say that the future, the past, and everything in between are on display at Berg Contemporary...
Small but Ever So Vast EditorialIceland is not a large country, but it is unique. Distances are short, and the landscape is constantly...
Fish on a Dish EditorialIceland ranks second in Europe—behind Norway—as the continent’s leading fishing nation. Russia, in contrast, ranks sixth in the...
