Hi there! I’m Valur, Your Friend In Reykjavik. Today I want to talk to you about the history behind Sólfarið or The Sun Voyager. Artist Jon Gunnar Arnason...Read More
What is Brennivin – The Black Death? Brennivin, better known as “Black Death”, is the Icelandic’s distinctive spirit. It was created from the “aquavits” introduced by Danish merchants...Read More
At over 70m high, you can see the majestic Hallgrímskirkja from almost anywhere in Reykjavik and a little beyond. Dedicated to our most influential poet and pastor, Hallgrímur...Read More
You may think January is the first month of the year, but if you visit Reykjavik now, you will see we also recognize that this is the fourth...Read More
Are you planning a trip to Iceland in the summer? July, in particular, is a lovely time for a holiday on our little island. You’ll find music festivals,...Read More
At Your Friend in Reykjavik, we firmly believe that it’s always a good time of year to visit Iceland! And while you may hear a lot about catching...Read More
Are you planning to visit Iceland in June? This month has the first official days of summer, with warmer temperatures and wonderfully long daylight hours. Aside from excellent...Read More
To visit Iceland in January is to enjoy wintry weather without it being too cold but with the possibility of blankets of snow. There are fewer crowds but...Read More
Next to the natural beauty and wonderful locals, the next thing many people mention about Iceland is the cost. Because we’re on an island in a relatively remote...Read More
We don’t mean going to the cinema during your visit to Iceland (although you’re more than welcome to check out our cinema scene!). We are talking about how...Read More