Whats on in Reykjavik in February and March
27.01.2012
Reykjavik is sparkling with life during the dark days up in the arctic circle and lots of interesting events are going on.
From February 9th - 12th is the Winter Lights Festival that celebrates both the winter and the growing light after a long pe
Aurora borealis and fireworks in Iceland
28.12.2011
If you want to experience a true winter world then Iceland is the right place to come to.
It is a great idea to the breath taking New Years eve with all the spectacular fireworks and you can even get to see the Northern Lights at the same time.
Want to have pancakes at the home of the president of Iceland?
19.10.2011
The President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, has kick started a new tourism campaign by making a speech in which he openly invites tourists into his own home and encourages other Icelandic citizens to do the same.
Grimsson, who will be inviti
Iceland Video on National Geographic
19.09.2011
Each week the National Geographic scours the far reaches of the internet to bring you the coolest new videos from around the globe. “Holocene” is the lastest video from American indie rock icon Bon Iver and was shown recent
Whats on in Reykjavik in August
25.07.2011
The month of August in 2011 starts with a socalled Labor Day Weekend (Verslunarmannahelgi) where Icelanders by the thousands head out of town to camp in the wilds or join in one of the organized events that are held throughout the country. The f
It is peak summertime in Reykjavik Iceland
27.06.2011
Iceland is worth visiting during this season. The country has put on summer clothes and is sparkling with its natural beauty. If you are into sports or extream sports this is the right time to come to Iceland.
What greater ways of expe
Month of June loaded with fun things in Iceland
30.05.2011
Festival of the sea maritime celebration in Iceland (Sjómannadagurinn) is an annual event in the first week of June, on the 5th of June. This is the day Icelanders honor the fishermen in Iceland and all those who make their living from the sea.
Th
Volcanic activity decreases
26.05.2011
Volcanic activity in Grímsvötn has decreased rapidly throughout the night. According to the Department of Civil Protection, the volcano has visibly only emitted steam since about 02:30 rising about 100-200 meters out of the volcano. Scientists hav
Information for travellers
23.05.2011
A volcanic eruption started around 7:30 PM on 21 May 2011 in Grímsvötn underneath the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland. Grímsvötn is a very active volcanic area and has erupted five times since 1983. The last eruption was in 2004. These eruptions hav
Hotel Reykjavik is now a Best Western Hotel Reykjavik
11.04.2011
As of 1 April 2011, Hotel Reykjavik, located in Reykjavik in Iceland, became part of Best Western International and thereby the first Best Western hotel in Iceland. Best Western International Denmark now counts 22 hotels in Denmark and 1 hotel in I
