Connections in Iceland

Alda Sigmundsdóttir is an Icelandic writer and commentator. Check out her amazing website and books.

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A Yearly Event: February:
Iceland Business Forum

Strengthening Cooperation with Leading Start-Up Communities Abroad

New Iceland Advisors helps Icelandic private equity and venture capital funds raise capital in the U.S.

Supports Icelandic companies in entering foreign markets and facilitates foreign investment in the Icelandic economy.

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Find a gravesite location in Iceland on this site

Church services, concerts and much more

Church Services are held every Sunday at 11 am. Summertime brings cultural events and concerts.

From 1056 to 1785 Skálholt was one of two episcopal seats in Iceland, the other being Hólar in the North.

Just a 40 minute drive from Reykjavík. A quick educational video about the city. By a talented Icelandic Youtuber.

Connecting with France in Iceland

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A travel and cultural exchange program for Icelanders
(age: 20 to 30) to trace the steps of their relatives who emigrated from Iceland to North America.

The Nordic House in Iceland. The library and restaurant are worth a visit.

Harpa - Calendar of Events

Need something to do while in Iceland? Purchase event tickets here

November 2025, 2027, 2029........

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A yearly Event: Each November for three days and two nights, downtown Reykjavík comes alive with non-stop music.

Írskir dagar, or Irish Days, is an annual festival in Akranes, Iceland that takes place on the first weekend of July

A Yearly Event: September

A Yearly Event - August

A yearly Event
September/October

A yearly Event in February

Keep up your workout routine while in Iceland with a daily/weekly/monthly membership

Usually in January: a one-day workshop where tourism companies from all over Iceland gather together in Reykjavík to introduce products and packages available throughout the country

A Yearly Event: October

The Arctic Circle Assembly at the Harpa in Reykjavik. The largest annual international gathering on the Arctic

A Yearly Event - Every May

A Yearly Event: November 2023

Since 1950, the theatre offers a variety of theatrical productions each year

Experience Icelandic Horses

The Njáls Saga Tapestry Project of Iceland.
You can support this project !

Icelandic Language Classes - Online

An Icelandic Immersion program in Isafjordur, Iceland

Ríkisútvarpið or RÚV for short - is an independent public service broadcaster in Iceland

An independent news resource on Iceland,
Scandinavia and Northern Europe

An English division of Morgunblaðið. For additional content look at Online subscription options

Online News & Magazine

Great way to listen to the Icelandic language via 'sjónvarp/television and/or útvarp/radio'

Dedicated to John Lennon by his wife Yoko Ono

A gift from America

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Vopnafjörður, Iceland

Mosfellsdalur (20 min drive from Reykjavik)
Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature. He produced 62 books in 68 years. HIs books have been translated to 43 languages

Hofsós, Iceland
220 miles from Reykjavík.

Hvolsvöllur: East of Reykjavik & only a 90 minute drive.

Reykjavík Art Museum has three locations.
Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17
Kjarvalsstaðir, Flókagata 24
Ásmundarsafn, Sigtún

One Museum Five Locations (Árbær Open Air Museum, Aðalstræti, Museum of Photography, Maritime Museum & Viðey Island

Opened in 1923 and was the countries first art museum.
One of Iceland´s best displaying Jón Einarsson´s (Iceland´s first sculpture) work and apartment. Don't miss the garden in the back.

The history of herring fishing and the Icelandic people.

Great Museum at the Old Harbor / Grandgardi 2

Aðalstræti 16, Reykjavík

Less than five miles away from Keflavik, Airport.
Open 10 am - 4pm every day.
Víkingabraut 1
260 Reykjanesbær

Located at 415 Bolungarvík

Heimilisiðnaðarfélag Íslands est. 1913
Various Classes available. Learn the art of the National Costume

Viravirki is the wired jewelry made for the national dress.
We love it -

An amazing site that sells jewelry connected to the national Icelandic costume

Where the tradition of the Icelandic National Costume is passed on

Yearly: March 1 - Celebrating the day in 1989 when beer became legal after 74 years of prohibition.

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A previous "Icelander Abroad". Came back home and is doing amazing things.

Choose the restaurant and reserve your table on this site

Traditional Icelandic Food - casual dining

Our cuisine has tones of Scandinavian fusion but is built upon a strong foundation of traditional Icelandic dishes.

Traditional Icelandic food served with an upscale twist.

A yearly event - April
Registration/ongoing

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Special and unique handmade gifts from old Icelandic currency made by "Afi & Me". Available in various stores in Iceland and/or contact them directly.

A two-time stroke survivor at the young age of just 21 - making an impact on the world. Check out her store!

Austurstræti 4, RVK: At this shop, all staff are volunteers, and all proceeds are donated to a children's charity. Traditional hand knitted sweaters and much more.

Book your Tours and Activities with Reykavik Excursions

Easiest transfer to and from Keflavík Airport

Explore Iceland with a Local

The Old Bookstore in Flateyri is the oldest original store in Iceland, first opened in 1914 and still going. And now, with a second location in Reykjavik steps away from Laugavegur.