Icelanders still use a few month names from the Old Icelandic Calendar, especially þorri, góa, and harpa. The first days of those months are the...Read more
In centuries past, the average Icelander seldom saw wheat to bake bread. Wheat was an imported good, and rarely so; only the wealthiest families had...Read more
For a little island, Iceland has a lot of personality. Anyone who visits Reykjavik will definitely experience our distinctive character. From our elvish passion to...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...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...Read more
Ordering the Icelandic Hot Dog to your home The Icelandic Hot Dog plays a significant role in Icelandic gastronomy along with the fancy arctic delicatessen and seafood....Read more
