The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavik (sometimes also with an added ± 871) gives you an insight of the 10th century settlement. Some walls are even older and date of the 9th century. The museum is one of the classic visits in…

The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavik (sometimes also with an added ± 871) gives you an insight of the 10th century settlement. Some walls are even older and date of the 9th century. The museum is one of the classic visits in…
While whaling has been quite popular in Iceland’s past, the large marine mammals are nowadays rather the stars on a tourist cruse than as main part of a barbecue. Thus, the museum Whales Of Iceland in the heart of Reykjavik feels…
The unique architecture, the significant height of 75 meters and its location on top of the hill right in the city center of Reykjavik made the Hallgrimskirkja have a safe spot quite at the top of the bucket list for…
When I visited the harbor-area attractions in Reykjavik, I felt it is a good opportunity to share as many of the places around there with you as possible. Thus, I decided to also step into the Saga Museum Reykjavik, which…
You can almost read the popularity of Iceland as a tourist destination also for North American tourists that the capital Reykjavik hosts three Hilton Hotels. During one of my stays in summer 2021, I had two nights in the most…
Flying from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) was thought to be one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland in August 2021. I finally had an Air Iceland Connect / Icelandair Domestic service from there to Egilsstadir (EGS) in the…
It is time for the final posting of the years, simply named The Best Ones 2021. After looking into my favorite songs and my favorite albums and EPs of the year, it is time to have a look back. I…
While nature lovers, highland road freaks and horse riders roll over Iceland in summer, the key attraction in fall and winter time are likely the Northern Lights in the Nordic country. Many tourists hope that during the couple of days…