Your Friend In Reykjavik Blog

The Sky Lagoon is the capital area’s newest spa addition, opening in 2021. They’ve already won awards for their facility, but sustainability was a driving force in the design. It needed to be eco-friendly, and the team took a holistic approach to the build and launch. They analysed every element of the process from construction to spa operation...Read more

Iceland is a magical and all-encompassing land; it’s been the inspiration for TV shows like Game of Thrones and is on most people’s bucket lists! Of course, this is no surprise to us here at Your Friend in Reykjavik, as we’ve made it our business to showcase everything our wonderful country has to offer. Have you always wanted...Read more

It can’t be reiterated enough; the weather in Iceland is ever-changing. You can never know that the weather will be one way or the other at a specific time of year. It is not unheard of that it snows in June or July; we can have completely snowless winters, freezing temperatures in May or 20 °C in December....Read more

How to Behave in Iceland - it's pretty simple, just be respectful of nature. Each country has their own customs and etiquette, which are good to know when travelling abroad. You wouldn't want to accidentally mortally offend any of the locals.Read more

Visiting Iceland in March, you will catch the tail end of winter. The days are getting longer, but there is still a chance to see the Northern Lights. However, the average snowfall in March is the highest of all months of the year, so you might witness some real snow! Design March is worth checking out if you...Read more

Author Ian Fleming once said: Hope makes a good breakfast. Eat plenty of it. And we agree. A hearty breakfast makes a great start to a good day. But where are the best breakfast places in Reykjavik? You’re in luck; you do not have to look any further because we have made a list! The list is in...Read more