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Break-in at Þingvellir service centre

22 May 2017 There was a break-in at the service centre at Þingvellir national park last night. The thieves are thought to have taken around 90.000 ISK.

Grábrók is one of the best known mountain in West Iceland, even though it's very small.

20 places to see in West Iceland

21 May 2017 There are so many different things to see and do in West Iceland. With interesting historical places, diverse nature with beautiful waterfalls, lava fields, glaciers and high mountains, you could easily stay there for your whole vacation and never get bored.

Designer apartment by Reykjavik harbour for sale

16 May 2017 The harbour area is fast becoming the most sought after district of Reykjavik. This apartment on Mýrargata measures 162 square metres and has a fabulous view.

The lighthouse is surrounded by open water and is precariously perched on a cliff.

Incredible location for a lighthouse perched on a rock in Iceland's wild surf

15 May 2017 A photograph taken by Morgunblaðið photographer Árni Sæberg of the Þrídrangaviti lighthouse in 2009 has now become viral thanks to Justin Bieber of all people.

Immerse yourself in nature on a secluded island retreat where you hear nothing except the wind blowing through the grass.

Sleep in a Mongolian Yurt on a magical island in Iceland's largest glacial river

13 May 2017 Hákon Kjalar Hjördísarson decided to make a change to his life and move back to a place of enchanted childhood memories, a tiny island called Traustholtshólmi in the Þjórsá river in Iceland. Now, he offers tours to the island with an overnight stay in a Mongolian Yurt and a delicious wild salmon dinner included.

According the folk tales, Brimketill used to be Oddný the troll's bath.

A visit to the troll’s pool is getting easier

12 May 2017 A platform is being built to make visits to Brimketill easier and safer. Brimketill is a lava rock formation in the shape of a pool on the edge of the ocean and is a popular destination in Reykjanes Peninsula. The construction hasn’t always been easy as the waves spare no man or rock in this area.

Where art and designer clothing come together

11 May 2017 Designers Magnea and Anita Hirlekar opened a concept space in Reykjavik Centre a few weeks ago, where their designs are a constant in the space set up, while the rotation of new and emerging artists and designers joins them every other month, curating the space to their imagination.

Drangey Island soon to open for the summer

9 May 2017 The port at Drangey Island in North Iceland is being rebuilt after winter storms. Drangey is one of the biggest colony of puffins in the area, and a popular destination to explore nature for both local and foreign tourists. Locals from the area also visit the island to gather eggs and hunt.

Sigur Rós will perform on four concerts in Harpa.

Sigur Rós to host a music festival in Harpa next Christmas

8 May 2017 Sigur Rós is taking over Harpa Concert Hall for six days across Christmas and New Year. The band will perform on four concerts themselves and the rest of Harpa will be full of musical performances, installations, dance pieces, film screenings and more.

Check out the Children's Culture Festival in Reykjavik this week

27 Apr 2017 The Children's Culture Festival opened on Monday at Harpa Concert Hall. See our accompanying video of the delightful event.

Hornstrandir, the northernmost part of Iceland.

Top 22 things to see and do in the West Fjords

24 Apr 2017 There is no area in Iceland quite like the West Fjords. There are not many people, either locals or tourists. The roads take you from high mountain peaks down to narrow valleys with breath taking view, beautiful nature, waterfalls and birdlife.

New building for Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages inaugurated

21 Apr 2017 "My heart always starts beating faster when I go inside, it's such a beautiful building," says former President of Iceland, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. A new building was inaugurated this weekend at Suðurgata at the University of Iceland and was named in her honour.

Deildartunguhver is Europe's most powerful hot spring

Self-drive tour to Borgarfjörður, West Iceland

15 Apr 2017 One packed day with a visit to a lava gave, the most powerful hot spring in Europe, goat and horse petting, waterfalls, history and great food. What more can you ask in Iceland? And all in one day!

Colours and lava formations in Víðgelmir lava cave

14 Apr 2017 A visit to Víðglemir lava cave is an amazing experience, the colours, lava formations and in winter, icicles are nothing short of stunning. Comparing lava caves to other caves is “like comparing ice hockey to figure skating because they both take place on ice,” says tour operator.

There are eight baby goats already and more to come.

Spring and baby animals in Reykjavik Park and Zoo

12 Apr 2017 Spring has arrived in Reykjavik Park and Zoo, one of Reykjavik families’ favourite Sunday afternoon leisure spots. The first baby animals have been born, goats and chickens. Other animals in the zoo are reindeers, seals, arctic fox and Icelandic farm animals.