Your Friend In Reykjavik Blog

A few months back, we gave you a recipe for the quintessential Icelandic fried pastry; kleinur. Now we’re going to provide you with a recipe for its cousin. It has raisins, so it’s not everyone’s favourite, but if you like raisins in food, this is for you! Ástarpungar or Love Balls are not nearly as old as kleinur;...Read more

Iceland is known as the Land of Ice and Fire, boasting fascinating folklore and incredible natural scenery. Its capital city of Reykjavik is no exception; its name translates to Bay of Smokes and harkens back to a time of Vikings, myths, and lore. But we don’t just dwell in the past here in Iceland!  Modern-day Reykjavik is full...Read more

When you visit Iceland, you don’t have to be a cat person to appreciate the fondness many of us have for our feline friends. From our ancient folklore to our social media, you’ll discover cats have a special place in Iceland. Even the famous author Haruki Murakami wrote about our love of cats in an article for a...Read more

April is one of the least busy months in Iceland. The winter season is mostly over, and the summer season hasn’t started. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do in April. In many ways, it is best to visit Iceland in April. And we will tell you why! According to the old Icelandic calendar, einmánuður, the...Read more

The best month to visit Iceland won’t be the same for every type of traveler. For those of you seeking the Northern Lights, you’ll want to ensure the greatest chances with longer nights. But those of you wanting to traipse across all of Iceland will need longer days and clear roads for road trips and sightseeing.  There are...Read more

All of our tours start at Ingólfstorg Square in downtown Reykjavík, and some of you might come driving – so where do you park? There’s one thing to be said about Reykjavík, there is no lack of parking spots or parking garages in downtown Reykjavik. But if you don’t know the area, they might be hard to find....Read more