Whose Data is it Anyway?
Government institutions and other public organisations gather a lot of data. Some of them – like the Statistics Office – have it as their main purpose, others as a part [&helli
Scooter = Trouble Shooter
Renting a scooter for a few hours is just the ticket to see a good amount of Reykjavík in a quick spurt of time. Tired of walking everywhere, and nonplussed […]
Friða Frænka
This small boutique is a jam-packed treasure chest overflowing with antique furniture and items to perk up your apartment. In every corner of the shop you’ll find some unique ite
More Monsters and Mythical Beings: Meet Skoffin
Here is where you’ll learn what the offspring of a cat and a fox looks like, and to avoid its deadly gaze at any cost. “In our past and our […]
Akureyi Art Museum
The Akureyri public art museum and gallery. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Kaupvangsstræti 12, Akureyi Phone: +354 461 2610 Website: click here Show on map: click here
Cheap Reykjavik
Now, Reykjavík isn’t really cheap. However, there are plenty of ways to shave impressive amounts of krónur off your monthly purchases, and “Cheap Reykjavík” is where Grape
Vatnasafn/Library of Water (Stykkishólmur)
Features a permanent installation by artist Roni Horn. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Borgarbraut 8 340 Stykkishólmur Web: www.libraryofwater.is Show on map: click her
Got Mjólk?
Be proud to rock your milk moustache! There is much pride for Iceland’s milk. In fact, studies have shown there are actual unique health properties to it. “In scientific studie
The Icelandic Settlement Center (Borgarnes)
Situated in Borgarnes, this museum features an exhibition dedicated to the settlement of Iceland. An exhibition demonstrating Egils saga, a local setteler and a viking is also up a
How to Properly Celebrate Our Silver
The Icelandic handball team recently returned from the Beijing Olympics sporting silver medals (and, yes, it’s a real sport.) This is Iceland’s greatest sports achievement to d
Gljúfrasteinn – Halldór Laxness
Cultural institution dedicated to the life and works of Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness. Situated in Laxnesdalur, his home. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Pósthólf 25
Árbæjarsafn
An open-air museum featuring arts-and-crafts fairs and exhibitions in the summer. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Kistuhylur 4 110 Reykjavík Phone: +354 411 6300 Web: w
Gallery Kling & Bang
Exhibits upcoming and established contemporary artists as well as hosting screenings, lectures and performances. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 42 Phone: 69
Kópavogur Art Museum – Gerðarsafn
The public art museum and gallery in Kópavogur. click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hamraborg 4, 202 Kópavogur Phone: +354 570 0440 Web: www.gerdarsafn.is Show on map: cli
ASÍ Art Museum
Run by the ASI labor union, features mostly contemporary Icelandic art. Free entry. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Freyugata 41, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 511 5353 Web:
The National Museum
Established first in 1863, the National Museum’s main attraction is the permanent exhibition, ‘Making of a Nation – Heritage and History in Iceland’, where visitors can exp
Lost Horse Gallery
Located in a renovated stable off Laugavegur, features work by local artists. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 71, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 861 9887 Website
Reyjavík Museum of Photography
The Reykjavík Museum of Photography hosts exhibitions by both local and international photographers and stores a large selection of photographs and documents from the history of p
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
Features a permanent exhibition of sculptor Sigurjón Ólafssons works. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugarnestangi 70, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 581 4553 Web: www.ls
Gallery Auga fyrir Auga
Independently run art museum featuring Icelandic art. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 35, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 562 5628 Show on map: click here
The Einar Jónsson Museum
Einar Jónsson was Iceland’s first sculptor, and the museum and sculpture garden built in his honour is a must-see for any visitor to Reykjavík. Check out the elaborate, Neu-Rom