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
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
Reykjavík may be small by capital city standards, but it packs in more than its size suggests. This lively, walkable city offers a mix of natural beauty, rich...Read More
Grjótaþorpið Reykjavík is the city’s oldest neighbourhood and one of its most overlooked. This quiet cluster of narrow streets and colourful timber houses has roots stretching all the...Read More
Icelandic Literary Heritage This blog is written by Einar Steinn, one of Your Friend in Reykjavik‘s guides. A dedicated book lover with an impressive knowledge of Icelandic literature,...Read More
It’s Your Friend in Reykjavik’s 10th anniversary! Over the past decade, we haven’t just been guiding visitors through Reykjavik—we’ve also been sharing Iceland’s rich culture through our social...Read More
Berry picking season in Iceland is magical when the countryside bursts into a riot of colour and flavour. From late summer to early autumn, the wild landscapes are...Read More
