7 Apr 2017The second consecutive weekend for the Children's International Film Festival at Reykjavik art house cinema Bíó Paradís takes place this weekend. The films screened include E.T, The Wizard of Oz, Lamb and Spirited Away.
4 Apr 2017A brand new hotel with 150 rooms will soon be rising in Akureyri. It will be the biggest hotel not only in Akureyri, but in whole North Iceland. The design of the hotel will match the overall look of town.
2 Apr 2017“We always have a “selfie horse”, that loves all attention and to be petted,” says horse breeder Hrafnhildur Guðmundsdóttir. She and her husband will be open up their farm this summer, where tourists can come by and see the Icelandic horse in its natural environment, on the farm.
30 Mar 2017Icelandic Online offers different levels of courses in Icelandic through the internet, free of charge. A great way to show off your language skills on your next visit to Iceland, or to read centuries old sagas for yourself.
27 Mar 2017"I don‘t feel as though I‘m isolated here, it doesn‘t annoy me. If the weather is bad I can‘t go anywhere but that‘s just fine. It doesn‘t bother me at all," says Svavar Baldursson, farmer on the island of Vigur in the straits of Ísafjörður in the West Fjords.
26 Mar 2017The Westman Islands are a stunning place to visit, with beautiful nature steeped in history and culture. There is even a local brewery and it’s home to one of the highest rated restaurants in Iceland.
19 Mar 2017Viðey island is just a few minutes ferry ride from Reykjavik. Beautiful nature, steeped in history and culture (artists such as Yoko Ono and Richard Serra). It’s a perfect escape from the city.
16 Mar 2017 A new Icelandic coffee shop called Home- Icelandic and Home Cooking opened recently in Vienna, Austria. The menu is inspired by Icelandic culture.
10 Mar 2017Roads and road conditions is what Icelanders have been gritting their teeth over during the last week. There have been protests in West Iceland where locals have closed the road. Up-front is prominent musician and local Prins Póló.
7 Mar 2017The annual Food and Fun festival in Reykjavik took place last weekend. One of the restaurants to get a special mention for outstanding cuisine was Haust, a restaurant that opened last year in the Fosshótel hotel at Höfðatorg in Reykjavik's financial district.
4 Mar 2017Grandi is the harbour area of Reykjavik. There are interesting museums, great restaurant, cafés, delicacy stores and more. Iceland Monitor has lined up a day in Grandi for you, with each stop just a few minute walk from next.
2 Mar 2017The USA Embassy in Iceland made an inquiry for Oyama’s singer Júlía Hermannsdóttir and now it is clear that her ESTA application will not be granted. She will not be able to accompany her band on their planned tour in the USA.
26 Feb 2017Akureyri is often named the capital of North Iceland. It's by far the biggest town outside of the capital area, and there is plenty to see and do there. Here's a list of our top 20 things to see and do in Akureyri.
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