24.6.2011
Icelandic artist Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir has created a new public art
installation, Borders, currently on display at the Dag Hammarskjöld
Plaza, in New York. The installation features twenty-six androgynous,
life-size sculptures, thirteen aluminum and thirteen cast iron, which
extend throughout the park from First to Second Avenue on East 47th
Street. Borders is the park’s largest exhibition to date and the first
exhibition to incorporate the entire park.
23.6.2011
Last year marked the 60th anniversary year of the Icelandic Horse Festival, Landsmót.
This year, Landsmót will be held in Vindheimamelar, Skagafjörður, from June 26th till July 3rd.
The history of Landsmót reaches back to 1950, when the first show was held at the historic Þingvellir.
Since 1998 Landsmót has been a biannual event. This is the 6th time Landsmót is held at Vindheimamelar
in Skagafjörður. Guests at Landsmót come from all over the world and the schedule is always exciting and
represents the very best of the best in the handling and breeding of Icelandic horses.
Only the best classified horses participate in the tournament and compete for the most prestigious titles
in the country. In the last few years the number of horses at Landsmót has been around 1000.The fellowships
of riders, singing and dancing are also some of the most important features of the festival. The biannual
festivities of Landsmót also mark the respect Icelanders have for the Icelandic horse.
For further information visit
landsmot.is
30.5.2011
The Department of Civil Protection has abated emergency
levels to normal.
28.4.2011
Church of Hallgrímur
Reykjavík, Iceland
7.4.2011
A music festival at the edge of the world,
and you’re invited! Streamed live
on inspiredbyiceland.com, 22-23 April
29.3.2011
According to Budget Traveler as reported by CNN: Located on the southwest coast of Iceland, this is one of the most unconventional-looking waterfalls around. It's two-tiered, and even though neither drop is particularly high, together they make for an incredible sight. The first fall cascades to the right, the water churning around before hitting a sheer cliff, where it turns to the left and drops again. Best time to go: Go during June, July and August, when the ice has melted and temperatures are at their warmest (ranging from 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit).
17.2.2011
For several weeks, large groups of killer whales, mink whales and dolphins have been sighted in the harbour and just off-shore in the Grundarfjord and Kolgrafarfjord on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula (West-Iceland).
12.1.2011
Iceland leads the world in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges, according to the 2010 Environmental Performance Index (EPI).
11.1.2011
Island ist offizielles Partnerland der Urlaubsmesse CMT, die vom 15. bis zum 23. Januar 2011 in Stuttgart stattfindet.
10.1.2011
The New York Time - Travel section chooses Iceland the fourth most
interesting place to visit in 2011 after Chile, San Juan Islands (USA)
and Thailand.
20.12.2010
Like in previous years Visit Reykjavík has gathered information on the opening hours of various services in Reykjavík during the holidays.
7.12.2010
Christmas and Advent is a magical time in Iceland. It is when Icelanders join forces to bring light, laughter and celebration to the darkest time of the year.
2.12.2010
Polar bears are not native to Iceland but have been arriving on its north shores as their homes melt in the North Pole. This may be seen as a symbol of how climate change is affecting our world.
25.11.2010
Reykjavík Iceland is one of top 10 places to spend your 2010 Christmas according to CNN. But why?
9.11.2010
The Inspired by Iceland campaign and the Iceland Convention &
Incentive Bureau (ICIB) are presented with the ICCA Best Marketing Award
in Hyderabad, India on 27 October 2010
5.11.2010
Christmas in Iceland is in many ways similar to Christmas in the United
States or Eourope, except Icelanders celebrate 13 days of Christmas. You could also take part of the biggest party night of the whole year.
25.10.2010
Last Saturday Icelanders celebrated the official first day of winter. Iceland is a country for all seasons and winter is an exciting time to visit the land of ice and fire.
8.10.2010
Since the first edition was held in 1999 (in an airplane hangar),
Iceland Airwaves has become one of the premier annual showcases for new
music – Icelandic and otherwise – in the world. Iceland Airwaves 2010 vill be held October 13-17.
29.9.2010
Legendary artist, musician and peace advocate, YOKO ONO, will be holding several events in Reykjavík, Iceland on
October 9th to promote peace throughout the world and to celebrate what
would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday.
22.9.2010
Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) will be held or the seventh
time this year. The dates are September the 23rd - October the 3rd.
3.6.2010
For the past two weeks there has been no activity in the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Only a small trace of smoke comes up from the crater but no ash, lava or any other material. This most likely marks the end of the eruption.
19.5.2010
Stepping out of the airport in Iceland is usually followed by a deep breath of amazingly fresh air. There have been some questions regarding air quality in Iceland following the recent eruption.
12.5.2010
The 40th Reykjavík Arts Festival kicks off today, Wednesday 12 May, and
will continue until 5 June.
23.4.2010
Photographer Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson, captured the happy atmosphere
prevailing in Reykjavík this afternoon, the day after the "First Day of
Summer" a traditional holiday marking the end of the winter season
according to the old Icelandic calendar.
16.4.2010
The Icelandic Tourist Council wishes to forewarn the public of exaggerated news reports on the eruption...
25.3.2010
The eruption in South Iceland that started Saturday seems to be stable, according to scientists. The eruption is located in Fimmvorduhals, a passage between two glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull.
18.3.2010
Das Landsmót, die Nationalschau der Pferde in Island, wird im Sommer 2010 zum 19. Mal abgehalten – auf dem Turniergelände im Skagafjörður in Nordwest-Island.
18.3.2010
Der internationale Flughafen Keflavik ist der beste Flughafen Europas. Das ergab eine Passagier-Umfrage durch den Internationalen Flughafenrat (ACI).
