NJARDVÍK, NAVEL OF THE UNIVERSE? EditorialIt is an exaggeration to call Njarðvík the navel of the universe, but Innri-Njarðvík, which Icelandic Times /...
The Icelandic Art Prize EditorialThey were presented for the seventh time, at a ceremony in Iðnó by Tjörnin, The Icelandic Art Prize....
History & Skálholt EditorialIn Skálholt, the land and history come together. When the Icelandic Times / Land & Saga photographer slipped...
Blönduós Hallur HallssonSalmon rivers, women and an execution Blönduós is the largest town in Húnavatnssýsla – Húnawaters County – in...
Autocars EditorialInterestingly, Icelandic’s first word for a car was “sjálfrennireið” which translates to “self-gliding ride”. Nowadays, the word for...
HE’S QUITTING! EditorialIceland celebrated New Year’s Eve with many fireworks, as the weather was perfect all over the country. However,...
Emergency Phase Activated Following Eruption EditorialThe National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, in agreement with the Commissioner of the Police in Suðurnes, has...
Eruption has started in Iceland EditorialJust before 10pm on the 18th of December a big eruption started just north of the town Grindavík,...
The National Gallery of Iceland EditorialExhibitions The National Gallery of Iceland’s primary emphasis is collecting 20th and 21st-century Icelandic art; however, international art...
Filming in Iceland Jenna GottliebIceland‘s unique landscape, from bubbling hot springs to erupting volcanoes, attracts film productions from around the world. There‘s...
The Silent but Noble Art EditorialThe Silent but Noble Art – Sigurhans Vignir40 th anniversary of the Reykjavík Museum of Photography A new...
Art, colors & making a living EditorialThe collection of Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958) in Bergstaðastræti, is a part of Listasafn Íslands. Ásgrímur was not only...
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...
Visited Skælingar EditorialWhen I first visited Skælingar, I was fascinated by the place. You can find these unique lava formations...
Bishop Jón Arason (1524—1550) EditorialThe surplice of bishop Jón Arason (1524—1550) of Hólar in Hjaltadalur is among the most celebrated art treasures...
A Phoenix From the Ashes EditorialSænautsel Turf Farm is restored to its original state and style Once buried in a thick layer of...
Capital Area|Höfuðbogarsvæðið The Girl, The Horse and the Highlands Address:Strandgata 19 220 Hafnarfjörður Tel:
Höfuðbogarsvæðið Shadowfall – the journey to the light Address:Hverfisgata 4 101 Reykjavík Tel:+354 6933742
Capital Area Hróðmar Sigurðsson and Ingibjörg Turchi Address:Grundarstígur 10 101 Reykjavík Tel:5111904
Keflavík International Airport, the lifeline of the country EditorialKeflavík Airport, originally built by the US military during World War II and opened in March 1943, is...
A BOY FROM BÍLDUDALUR BECOMES GREENLAND’S TOURIST CHIEF Hallur HallssonHjörtur Smárason is new the tourist chief of Greenland, where everything is huge. One by one, chains of...
Faroe Islands – A Hidden Gem in the North Atlantic Ocean Helga BjörgulfsdóttirThe Faroe Islands are a cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the North-Atlantic Ocean. An autonomous territory of...
Looking towards the sea EditorialThe fishing industry has been, and still is, one of the most powerful pillars of the Icelandic economy....