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PHOTOS: NASA Torn Down, Will Be Reborn Soon
Reykjavík’s legendary night club is officially being torn down, but it will be reborn – two stories underground – at the same location. NASA has long been a fixture in Reykjavík’s nightlife. This venue has hosted many big name acts, has featured…
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Photos: Flying Over Iceland For A Road Trip In The Snowy East
This week, we flew out to the east side of Iceland for a four day road trip through Egilsstaðir, Borgarfjörður Eystri, Vopnafjörður, and up to the north eastern town of Þórshöfn. The flight was an adventure in its own right, with the…
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In Photos: Inside Sónar Reykjavík’s Friday Night Blow-Out
As well as our intrepid review team, we had a photographer-at-large documenting the halls, corridors, sound booths and stages of Sónar Reykjavík in Harpa last night. Here’s how the festival looks from the inside. Read our Sónar Reykjavík coverage here.
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In Photos: South Iceland Road Tripping In Deep Midwinter
On day two of our recent road trip around the back roads and coastal routes of South Iceland, we took a few stops in desolate but beautiful parts of the South Icelandic outback. Starting from Hotel Ion in the geothermal valley of…
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In Photos: Iceland’s Art Crowd Gathers For ‘Embody’ Exhibition Opening
Last weekend, the Icelandic Photography Festival opened in galleries all over Reykjavík. One large-scale exhibition proved a particular draw—an ambitious multimedia group show called “Embody” at Gerðarsafn in Kópavogur. The show features a diverse range of work by eighteen artists, including previous…
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PHOTOS: The First Winter Swim Of The New Year
As per tradition, some Icelanders took to Nauthólsvík beach on New Year’s Day to go for a swim – some even bathed in the more frigid waters outside the heated cove. When you’ve had your fill of champagne, beer and party food…
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PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve In Iceland’s Capital
From bonfires to fireworks, Reykjavík was a city in the throes of celebration as Icelanders rang in the new year. Icelanders love New Years Eve. Fireworks can be legally purchased by any adult, with most of the proceeds going to the rescue…
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PHOTOS: Reykjavík’s New Year’s Run
The Reykjavík New Year’s Run took place at Harpa Concert Hall yesterday, with runners sprinting up the seaside highway of Sæbraut and then returning for refreshments. As can be seen, this is not an entirely serious affair. While some do arrive decked…
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Snow, Sunsets, Cats & Romance: Our 2017 Instagram Top Ten
We have a lot of fun documenting Icelandic street life, culture and travel on our Instagram account, whether it’s a violent snowstorm, a particularly luminous sunset, an explosive concert, or a hidden spot far out in the countryside. It’s always interesting to…
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Photos: The Iðnó Social Hall Re-Opens With Style
The classic Reykjavík social hall Iðnó re-opened its doors last night, and Icelanders turned out to celebrate with panache. Iðnó, that charming 3-story house by Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík, held a celebration of their grand re-opening last night. This featured musical performances…
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Photos: Winter Swimming In Reykjavík
If you find the short walk from the showers into a heated pool chilly, you may want to bundle up before scrolling further. Nauthólsvík, Reykjavík’s only swimming beach, is a popular spot in the summertime, but that doesn’t mean people don’t take…
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Dogs of Reykjavík
It’s wintertime in Reykjavík! How are our furry friends doing in the cold? We spent some time in the city and bumped into these lovely ones. So voilà, your daily dose of cuteness is covered today! This angel’s name is Ósk, meaning…
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Reykjavík’s First Snow – PHOTOS
Iceland’s capital got its first snowy day of autumn, so we hit the streets to photograph the soft beauty blanketing Reykjavík. Snow is much more common in the north and the east, while Reykjavík winters are best characterised by ice and wind.…
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DRAMATIC SNOWPOCALYPSE PHOTOS FROM YESTERDAY
Our friend and photographer Art Bicnick is thankfully rather fond of documenting the world around him (via his trusty camera). After a long, snowpocalyptic day of not really going anywhere, because we weren’t really supposed to according to authorities, we were refreshed…
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PHOTOS: It Begins… Dunkin’ Donuts Hits 101 Reykjavík!
Twenty two years after then-Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson took the first bite of the first McDonald’s burger served in Iceland, six years after McDonald’s left the country, announcing that franchises there had never paid off anyway, the finest U.S. fast food is…
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PHOTOS: Reykjavík International Games: Gymnastics
The Reykjavík International Games Gymnastics competition took place on January 25 at Laugaból. Competitors dazzled the judges with impressive displays of both apparatus and floor gymnastics. Scroll through the gallery to see. For more information, check out: www.rig.is. See Also: Reykjavík International Games…
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PHOTOS: Reykjavík International Games: Archery
The Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Archery competition took place on January 17 & 18. The qualification round consisted of FITA triple 40 cm targets for Compound bows and Recurve bows. Archery has always been…
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PHOTOS: Karate at Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Karate competition took place on January 17, which included individual categories for both Kata and Kumite. Kata is a choreographed exhibition of skill, whereas Kumite is unrehearsed sparring. Emma Lucraft…