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Locals guide tourists around the island on a tractor.

Whale watching on a tractor on Hrísey Island

30 May 2017 At Hrísey Island the guided tours and whale watching are operated on a tractor. Hrísey is located in North Iceland and even though the island does not stand high, the view of the mountains that frame in the surrounding fjord is amazing.

The landscape at Reykjarnes Peninsula is a bit alien.

14 places to visit on Reykjanes Peninsula

28 May 2017 The first mistake of many tourists visiting Iceland is to drive through Reykjanes Peninsula, to and from Keflavik Airport, without stopping. The alien landscape, bubbling mud pools, and stunning rocks and cliffs by the sea make it one of the most interesting areas in Iceland.

Catch the famous "Heima" documentary on   a tour that Sigur Rós made of Iceland in 2006.

Watch prize-winning Icelandic movies at Reykjavik's arthouse cinema

26 May 2017 If you're interested in Icelandic film, you should know that the latest prize-winning offerings of cinema in Iceland can be viewed at Bíó Paradís in central Reykjavik.

Kiosk offers beautiful, exciting designs for women and is a must-visit if shopping in Reykjavik.

Icelandic design store Kiosk reopens its doors

26 May 2017 Kiosk is an absolutely must-stop for fashionistas travelling to Reykjavik, offering items from some of the most exciting young designers in Iceland.

Þingvellir national park

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.

Anita Hirlekar and Magnea.

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.

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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.

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