Famous Reykjavík pool getting makeover for summer
The Icelandic capital’s biggest and best-known geothermal pool complex looks a bit like an archaeological dig site right now — but there i...
17,000 reasons for Christmas cheer draped over Icelandic house — pictures
Arguably Iceland’s most Christmassy residential home just keeps on beating its own record year after year. This year the now-famous Reykjanesbær...
GPS treasure hunt attracts bounty hunters to Finland
A new orienteering phenomenon known as ‘geocaching’ has seen more than 1,500 enthusiasts descend on a Finnish campsite in the hope of uncovering ‘buri...
Reykjavik Culture Night this Saturday
As well as the Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon, this Saturday will also see the Icelandic capital celebrating its annual Culture Night — which a...
Icelandic bars want cheaper beer and wine
The Association of Icelandic Pub Owners has called on the government to provide bars and restaurants with wine and beer at lower-than-retail prices in...
It’s Verslunarmannahelgin once again!
Today is a national public holiday in Iceland. It is also the last day of the country’s biggest travel weekend of the summer.
Iceland gearing up for big holiday weekend
This weekend is the biggest travel weekend of the summer in Iceland. Monday is a day off for most people and there are festivals and events all over t...
Best Outdoor Festival begins today in Iceland
Besta Utihatidin 2011 (or ‘The Best Outdoor Festival 2011’ in English) begins this evening in South Iceland. As many as 10,000 guests are ...