The Houses of the museum and restaurant in Borgarnes The Settlement Centre in the picturesque coastal town of Borganes, not far from Reykjavik, represents a whole new approach to exhibitions. The theatrical and TV background of its founders shines through every aspect of this inspirational site, which offers two exhibitions outlining the original settlement of Iceland as told through the sagas and highlighting one of its most famous  more

Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús Exhibitions Erró – Graphic Art, 1949 – 2009 For the first time the general public are able to view Erró’s graphic art spanning half a century. The exhibition is the result of three years’ work researching and registrating the artist’s entire collection of graphic pieces, undertaken by Danielle Kvaran, the exhibition curator. These works of art reveal a variety of techniques, including stamp-prints,  more

As strange as it may seem, Iceland is full of golf courses. This harsh climate is a Mecca for golf during the summer, when golfers can hit the links from morning through the night. Come the middle of June, what was once said to be the world’s northernmost 18-hole golf course, Akureyri, hosts the Arctic Open, a popular tournament that tees off at midnight. For more information on golf, contact the local tourist office. And  more

It’s all here for you. From aerial tours and scuba diving to jeep safaris and kayaking, Iceland offers the outdoor enthusiast unlim¬ited adventures. When it comes to this magical country, the only limit to your adventure is your imagination.   more

Imagine yourself flying across a glacier with nothing in front of you but white tundra and vistas of rugged mountains. Perhaps the most popular glacier to cross by snowmobile is Snæfellsnesjökull glacier on Snæfellsnes, the westernmost peninsula of Iceland. Written about in Jules Verne’s adventure novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth, the glacier and its surrounding area have long had a special hold on both locals and visitors. On  more

If you are bored in iceland you must be a very boring person. The country offers plenty of things to do for everyone. If walking around in the great outdoors is not enough you should try one of the museums, concerts or shopping. You can climb mountains, go river rafting and ride horses. If canooing is your game you will find that as well. Climbing a galcier with a guide is  more