Ambassador Jin Zhijian EditorialChina and Iceland share bright prospect in win-win cooperation I’m very pleased to return back to Iceland as...
Guided Summer Solstice Walk on Viðey Island Editorial Thursday June 21st there will be a guided summer solstice walk on Viðey Island. Spoken language is...
NO MAN’S LAND Where Beauty Alone Reigns? EditorialI have never seen landscape like this! This is the comment from almost everybody, nationals and visitors alike...
NO MAN´S LAND – where beauty alone reigns? Editorial I have never seen landscape like this! Is the comment from almost everybody – even the most...
THE CINEMA OF VOLCANO, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS EditorialVolcanic eruptions and Northern lights are symbolic for Iceland – and you can enjoy both in 25 minutes...
Spaks Fashion Design Studio E. Marie ValgarðssonIceland’s #1 Designer Label for Today’s Woman Fashionistas take note─ If you’re looking something uniquely Icelandic to add...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – East of Njarðargata EditorialThe district east of Njarðargata, between Skólavörðuholt and Hringbraut, was developed in 1927-33, in keeping with the town...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Skólavörðuholt EditorialIn former times the main route into town passed over Skólavörðuholt hill. The first Reykjavík town plan, in...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Skuggi district, Grettisgata EditorialWith the advent of decked ships in the latter half of the 19th century, the fish ing industry...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Laugavegur EditorialIn 1855 the town council agreed to build Laugavegur (Hot-Spring Road}, in order to facilitate travel to the...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Þingholtsstræti EditorialÞingholtsstræti was developed by the fast-growing class of craftsmen at the end of the 19th century. The oldest...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Mjóstræti EditorialMjóstræti is one of the finest and best-preserved streets of timber houses in Reykjavik. The houses date from 1903-1908,...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Tjarnargata EditorialWhen Iceland gained home rule from Denmark in 1904, Reykjavík became established as a capital. The country’s principal...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – The Melur and Hagi district EditorialIn 1930, a decision was made to build the University campus in the area known as Melar. Development...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Öldugata EditorialIn the period from 1920 to 1930, a district of concrete houses developed in the area between Vesturgata...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Stýrimannastígur EditorialStýrimannastígur (Seamen’s Path) led from Vesturgata up to the old Seamen’s College, which was built in 1898. In the...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Vesturgata EditorialAround the middle of the 19th century, the village of Reykjavík began to grow westwards along Vesturgata (West...
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – GRJÓTAÞORP EditorialGrjótaþorp (Grjóti village) is where Reykjavík began, when buildings were constructed on Aðalstræti (Main Street) as workshops for...
A Taste of Vietnam in Reykjavík Jenna GottliebA Taste of Vietnam in Reykjavík Reykjavík’s culinary charm is quite impressive for a small city, with a...
The Culture House – Safnahúsið EditorialThe “crown jewels” of Icelandic art and culture Over 100 years old, the Culture House has always been...
