Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings by Time Out
Time Out Magazine has ranked Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral as the second most beautiful building in the world, surpassed only by India’s Taj Mahal. This recognition places Iceland’s most iconic landmark alongside architectural wonders like Petra, Fallingwater, and the Pyramids of Giza. A vision born from...
Eyþór Guðmundsson rescues ancient Icelandic books
Book collector Eyþór Guðmundsson collects, restores, and shares Iceland’s literary heritage from centuries past. His Instagram account, @oldicelandicbooks, has become a digital window into a world of 17th-century bindings, centuries-old Bibles, forgotten manuscripts, and unexpected historical treasures tucked inside crumbling pages. There, you can watch...
Iceland Eclipse Festival 2026: Music, Art, and Magic
The upcoming solar eclipse, which will take place on the 12th of August next year, is already causing a lot of excitement. I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say that Iceland is already sold out. After all, the western part of the country is prime...
The Odyssey is filmed in Iceland
Iceland is no stranger to stardom — its surreal landscapes have doubled for everything from other planets to fantastical kingdoms. But this summer, it’s playing host to something even more legendary: The Odyssey, the hotly anticipated epic film directed by Christopher Nolan, is filming right...