New stars EditorialThe Icelandic Literature Prize was established in 1989, 34 years ago on the occasion of the 100th anniversary...
Sagnaheimar Folk Museum in the magical Westman Islands Hallur Hallsson The Folk Museum of Vestmannaeyjar – the Westman Islands – is a museum built on old traditions....
A historical perspective of Iceland’s whaling Hallur HallssonIn June 2022 Iceland resumed commercial whaling after halt of four years. Two whaling ships owned by Hvalur ...
Back 200 years Editorial66 years ago, the city of Reykjavík decided to turn Árbær, a rural country town that was going...
Arnarvatnsheiði EditorialIt is said, whether it is true or not, that there are three uncountable places in Iceland. The...
The glacier lights up EditorialIncredibly beautiful, they have brought Snæfellsjökull closer to Reykjavík, I thought as I crossed Öskjuhlíð on my way...
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum EditorialThe history of the Árnessýsla Heritage Museum began in 1953, almost 70 years ago. In the beginning, it...
Litla Horn Sigrún PétursdóttirThe Viking village under the mountains One of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland and one of the...
Halldór Laxness Súsanna SvavarsdóttirThe Nobel Prize-winning Writer from Iceland Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) stands as a luminary amongst the other Icelandic writers...
Reykjavík’s New Lifestyle Destination EditorialHafnartorg hosts more than 30 shops and restaurants Hafnartorg Gallery is a brand-new elegant space with shopping, food,...
Kjalarnes & Kollafjörður EditorialUnder the roots of Esja, there is a scale-cut promontory, Kjalarnes, with about 1,400 inhabitants. This beautiful promontory,...
Five locations EditorialIsn’t now the perfect time to dream about travelling to beautiful locations… where to go this winter or...
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...
Jónas Hallgrímsson EditorialMen who Made Iceland Jónas Hallgrímsson Changed the face of Icelandic poetry Many of Iceland’s greatest heroes were...
GUNNLAUGUR SCHEVING EditorialThe artist who challenged traditional views of art At the beginning of the 20th century, Icelandic art was...
The longest rivers in Iceland EditorialÞjórsá (in the south) is the longest river in the country, and the river that produces the most...
The Beer Spa – Adventure in Árskógssandur EditorialBathe in beer, tour a brewery and stay in a cosy hotel in a scenic slice of north...
Glorious Dýrafjörður EditorialDýrafjörður lies between Arnarfjörður and Önundarfjörður in the Westfjords. The fjord is over 30 km long, and 9...
Aurora borealis EditorialOne of the most amazing things to experience in nature are the northern lights, aurora borealis. These natural...
Grassy residences EditorialTurfhouses were the main type of houses in Iceland until last century. A house built from turf, with...
