Why Planning Matters at Christmas in Iceland On 24 and 25 December, Reykjavik slows right down. Most shops and supermarkets close. Many restaurants do too. Locals gather at...Read More
Pools, Hot Dogs and Everyday Magic Reykjavík might look like a tiny dot on the map, but it’s a brilliant base for unlocking Iceland’s waterfalls, geysers and northern...Read More
Why Icelanders Give Stories for Christmas? If you spend December in Iceland, you might notice something unusual in every home: towering stacks of new books. Not toys. Not...Read More
Looking for Icelandic ghosts and spirits? Start here. From Glámur the bone-crushing draugur to the half-spoken Deacon of Myrká and the lake-lurking nykur, these are the night terrors...Read More
Iceland glacier guide for beginners Thinking about stepping onto the ice for the first time? Here’s a clear, friendly primer guide so you know what you’re looking at,...Read More
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Your Friend in Reykjavik has achieved Travelife Partner status! This recognition means the world to us because it shows that our...Read More
Every August, Reykjavík throws its biggest street party: Menningarnótt (Culture Night). This year the festival takes place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and if you’re in town, it’s...Read More
