Klambratún
The Klambratún park occupies land in the district of Norðurmýri formerly divided into small-holdings under copyhold (heritable perpetual lease). The Norðurmýri...
Culture
Culture related affairs from the Icelandic Times magazine
Austurvöllur
The Central Square where people gather in Reykjavík
In olden times, when Reykjavík was simply a farm, Austurvöllur (the East Field) was its best grassfield, ...
Art at the Reykjavík Art Museum
Art at the Reykjavík Art Museum
Kjarval's portrait of Erró, 1948
Jóhannes Kjarval self-portrait
In Kjarvalsstaðir, the Reykjavík Art Museum is now sh...
Four spots to visit
Four spots to visit
The best time to see and experience much of Iceland is during the height of summer. Here
are four places that are great to visit, but whic...
Listval
Exquisite gallery opens in Harpa
Listval exhibits Icelandic art
Elísabet Alma Svendsen and Helga Kjerúlf have worked in art and design on various projects,...
From Mexico to THE EDGE OF THE WORLD!
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD!
A Mexican photographer displays the nature of the North as art ...
“People of Iceland need to reap the benefits of their energy sources”
Interview with Iceland’s New National Energy Director-General,
Halla Hrund Logadóttir
Halla Hrund became Director-General of the National Energy Authority...
Explore the beauty of East Iceland
Picturesque towns, hiking trails,
and breathtaking nature awaits
Both culture and vibrant atmosphere symbolise the unique fjord Seyðisfjörður. The village ...
Delving Into History
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes takes you on a trip through time
Some 1100 years ago, Iceland was a place covered with impenetrable forests and dangerous ...
Tróndur í Gøtu
Christian Roots and Royal Bloodlines
One of Iceland’s most common proverbs is Þrándur í Götu – in Faroese, Tróndur í Gøtu, literally meaning ‘an obstacle...
Discover an Ice-Blue World
Jökulsárlón Boat Tours on
the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
There are few glacial lagoons existing in the world today and certainly none more awe-inspiring and...
The Icelandic Seal Centre
The Icelandic Seal Centre was created to promote seal research and sustainable seal-watching along the Vatnsnes peninsula. While the centre has a serious resear...
Fyrirboði á gos?
Fyrirboði á gos?
Í gærkvöldi var stór jarðskjálfti 4,6 að stærð undir Langjökli. Það er ekki algengt að svo stórir skjálftar séu á þessu svæði. Jökullinn sem...
In and around Eyrarbakki
In and around Eyrarbakki
The first Icelandic census was conducted in 1703. It is the oldest census in the world, still preserved. It mentions all the citizen...
The World of Ásmundur
The World of Ásmundur
International Museum Day is held every year on May 18 by the International Museum Council. Admission to many museums is free, such as t...
The Arctic tern
The Arctic tern
A few years ago, changes were made to the islet in Þorfinnstjörn in Hljómskálagarðurinn Park, so it was more suitable for nesting by Reykjaví...
Seltjörn og Nes
Seltjörn og Nes
The headland from Elliðaá and west of Grótta is called Seltjarnarnes. On the headland lies the capital Reykjavík, except for the westernmost ...
An Idyllic Ice Cave in the Great North
Geo Travel takes you to the heart of the Lofthellir ice cave
Embarking on an ice cave adventure in Iceland is a unique, fascinating experience and one that...
The string of Pearls (Perlufesti)
The string of Pearls (Perlufesti)
The sculpture park String of Pearls in the western part of Hljómskálagarðurinn was opened on Women's Rights Day, 19 June 20...
Guðmundur = Erró
Guðmundur = Erró
One of our greatest artists is Guðmundur Guðmundsson, born in 1932, known as the artist Erró. He is one of the few Icelandic visual artists ...
