Industrial magnates of the world beware. Icelandic elves artists are striking back.
Breaking news! Björk and Sigur Rós are not too thrilled at all about highly pollutant aluminum smelters being built left, right and center in Iceland.
The musical pair are dedicated to environmental issues and feel as if the Icelandic image of, you know, like purity and unspoilt nature and […]
Quick on the draw? We’ve got 1000 seats for ₤49 on sale until tomorrow night. Get clicking!
Seven airports, a bunch of low fares, one great destination!
Travel From: London, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Basel
Travel Period:
1 June to 15 June 2008
Booking Period:
Right Now - 23:59 GMT, 30 May 2008
One-way fares, including taxes and charges, from:
₤49
€60
DKK 470
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But we’re not going to make a fake video about her.
Sometimes we stumble across things online that make us really wonder about the fate of humanity.
Then we leave Oprah.com.
But even the rest of the Net seems to be jammed with people stalking celebrities or taping themselves doing borderline illegal things with Mexican food. Or both.
We won’t […]
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this May, as prepared by your ticket-holding editors.
Icelanders aren’t much for people who whine about what’s wrong in the world, but they sure are excited about Bob Dylan’s concert 26 May. Just like a woman.
Rite of Spring Festival returns 17-19 May. It’s like Airwaves for the folk, jazz, and world […]
There once was a little gay Viking. This friendly but misunderstood fellow spent all his time braiding horses’ manes and knitting colorful scarves. The village people liked him, until one day he got drunk on chocolate choo-choos at the summer festival and tried to kiss Thor, the blacksmith. Thor was really embarrassed and angry because he was more aroused than disgusted, so […]
We’re at it again!
Miss out on the concert giveaway last week? Have no fear - the Icebreaker’s here!
Travel From: London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Barcelona, and Alicante
Travel Period:
17 April - 14 May 2008
Booking Period:
16 April (noon GMT!) - midnight 17 April 2008
One-way fares, including taxes and charges, from:
₤56
€70
535 DKK
669 SEK
Legal Stuff: Act fast because when they’re gone, they’re gone. Limited […]
The first 100 people to book this Icebreaker deal will get free concert tickets, but everyone gets return tickets for ₤154!
The Þráður (Thread) music festival next weekend features some of Iceland’s hottest bands (see below), and we want to give you a free ticket. The first 100 people to book one of these special city break deals will walk […]
Our new employees don’t sock around — they tell it like it is.
Need to say something to someone about Iceland but don’t dare do it in person? Let our new employees do your dirty work for you.
The Iceland Socks are a rag-tag bunch of loudmouth sock puppets with questionable taste in clothing. They seem to […]
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this month, as prepared by your always-ready-to-satisfy-themselves editors.
As far as official events go, April is a dead month. Spring is in the air and nobody wants to commit to being anywhere, at any time (except, perhaps, the pool — let’s say Saturday at noon?). So here are […]
Iceland: The least likely place on earth to perfect your all-over tan.
Almost a year and a half ago we warned you about the nude bathing requirements at Reykjavík’s swimming pools. The inquiries from terrified travellers were overwhelming.
Do I really have to get, like, all the way undressed?
Are there any pools with private showers?
I’m circumcised… will that be a problem?
It seems […]
Iceland Review is a web news site and quarterly magazine specializing in all things Iceland. As a resource for foreigners interested in the goings-on of daily Icelandic life, it is about as good as you can get (other than this page, of course).
But here’s the thing: There are only, like, 300,000 people here. There just isn’t that much news.
Hence, The Most Boring Iceland Review […]
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this month, as prepared by your 8 Bar editors.
The Yardbirds don’t remember the 60’s, but you might. They join musicians from all over the world 18-21 March at the Reykjavík Blues Festival. Sad and happy at the same time.
So you’ve seen Spamalot four times… wouldn’t it be nice to see the New […]
Quick on the draw? We’ve got 1000 seats for ₤49. Get clicking!
Seven airports, a bunch of low fares, one great destination!
Travel From: London, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Basel
Travel Period:
1 June to 15 June 2008
Booking Period:
Right Now - 23:59 GMT, 30 May 2008
One-way fares, including taxes and charges, from:
₤49
€60
DKK 470
SEK 580
ISK 6.990
Legal Stuff: Act fast because when they’re gone, they’re […]
The search for Iceland’s troop continues. Let’s hope the war keeps going until she can go back!
Iceland’s troop finds that her hand-knit wool sweaters are not appreciated in Baghdad.
This is an appetiser, but you better believe that the main course is far more filling!
A round-up of things to do in Iceland this February, as prepared by your sickly-white editors.
Tell darkness to “smell it… smell it… NOW TAKE IT!” 7-9 February at the Winter Lights Festival. Bring a flashlight.
Fight racism with hip-hop at Gauk á Stöng 1 February. Don’t expect to see many Spanish football loyalists.
The Iceland Symphony Orchestra performs […]
Fly to Iceland from London, Copenhagen, or Berlin from just ₤52!
Iceland in the winter?! Of course! The weather is mild (really), there is plenty to do (glacier tour anyone?), and the nightlife never takes a season off (it’s always hot in the clubs).
Travel Period:
15 January to 15 March 2008
Booking Period:
14 to 16 January 2008 (noon GMT both days)
One-way fares, including taxes and […]
Stunning. Inspiring. Slightly wild… and the photos aren’t bad either.
In this second instalment of our continuing look at amazingly talented, attractive, self-taught female Icelandic photographers (yes, there’s more than one), we sat down with Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir, who has dominated Flickr by presenting Iceland, and herself, as art.
Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir is a bit uneasy about her success. She started taking pictures two years ago, […]
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this January, as prepared by your flamin’-in-’08 editors.
January is always a time for reflection and change. Throw in raging bonfires, enough fireworks to make a Chinese arsonist crap his pants, and the return of the sun, and there’s nowhere that feels quite as refreshing as Iceland this New Year.
No friends […]
Icelanders have gotten a bit of a reputation for being shy with people they don’t know. We swear it’s not true.
Sigur Rós Info: Band Site | Their Movie | Crazy Fan Site
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this December, as prepared by your door-slamming editors.
It sounds cliché, but Christmas in Iceland is really a magical time. Maybe it’s the reindeer and snow, or Icelander’s willingness to throw themselves head-first into any and all celebrations. Whatever the reason, there is little doubt that a Holiday Season spent here […]
Ok, we mean for this to serve more as a way to keep you updated on Iceland’s role in geopolitics than a statement of anti-war sentiment. Oh, and ignore the “other” airline’s plane at the end - Iceland Express doesn’t fly to Baghdad.
The Loneliest Icelander:
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this November, as prepared by your festival-weary editors.
Not that we ever wish it over, but our livers and sleep clocks rejoice in the passing of Iceland’s festival season. November offers a chance to catch up on indoor pursuits and relax… just in time to plan for all the Holiday […]
30 October 2007 – 15:22
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Iceland Express gets shown How to Look Good Naked.
Ok, not really naked… we just said that for the Google rating. And no, you haven’t combined the wrong pills again like that time you tried to ride a Yorkshire poodle down the Thames. What you see here (and on our psychedelic new web site) is a […]
29 October 2007 – 15:09
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What we learned from Iceland’s largest music festival:
Iceland rocks. This comes as no surprise to seasoned Icelandic music lovers, but there may be no better city in which to hear music. The vibe downtown is completely welcoming and energetic. Iceland is truely in love with music and the people who make it. Speaking of which…
Listen like a local. Of […]
Chromeo!
Arg! This was a tough one. The big guns came out last night… the music got better, the performances got wilder, and the crowds got more insane. Mugison gave everything he had for our title, with probably the most dedicated performance of the festival.
But in the end, the full commitment that Chromeo managed to squeeze out […]
Buck 65!
This one was a tough call. As Airwaves continues, the performances get better and our memories get hazier. Some honourable mentions go to Plants and Animals for the diversity and talent they displayed, and to Deerhoof for giving the crowd everything they expected from the trio.
But the award goes to Buck 65. Old school […]
Ólöf Arnalds!
Ólöf is familiar to all music-loving Icelanders. At least she sounds familiar, having contributed to songs by favourite Mugison (among others), and serving as Múm’s collaborator for the last three years. She is a multi-talented experimental musician who plays guitar, viola, xylophone, and sings (of course).
But fresh on the heels of her debut solo album […]
Smoosh!
Ok, we’ll admit that these three cute little sisters from Seattle had an unfair advantage. Who could fault three kids flying to Iceland to play in front of hundreds of wannabe Vikings? They had an unfair advantage from the start, but the real surprise was how great they turned out to be! Asy, Chloe, and Maia offer up catchy electro-pop songs with the playfulness and […]
Just lay back and enjoy the ride.
We can’t believe it, but another year has passed and it’s time for the biggest, longest, loudest music festival in the world. Or at least in Iceland, which is hipper than most of the world, so you get the idea.
“What’s all this ‘Airwaves‘ then?” you ask. Airwaves is what […]
Dear Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr (you will always be a “Sir” in our eyes),
First, you guys are great. Sir Paul, we can’t believe that someone could do a project like Thrillington and still make time for hobbies like Wings. And Ringo, we’ve been hopeless fans since we saw you in Caveman.
So imagine our surprise when […]
A roundup of things to do in Iceland this October, as prepared by your soon-to-be sleep deprived editors.
170 bands in 4 nights? Sounds like a long weekend for Courtney Love. 17-21 October, Iceland Airwaves comes to a pounding eardrum near you! Get your virtual hangover right here with our complete coverage.
For a calmer experience, check out Yoko Ono’s […]
It’s hip to be square.
Every city has a centre; a hub around which all activities seem to spin. Austurvöllur has served as Reykjavík’s heart since the first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, established his farm just around the corner (two doors down from the strip club… next to the Subway restaurant).
Called the “east field” in honour of where Arnarson’s […]
25 September 2007 – 15:15
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Doing our part to preserve Iceland’s well-deserved reputation.
Everyone knows that Iceland is blessed with a ruggedly stunning landscape, a pristine ecosystem, and a population hot enough to make a camel sweat. So why fight it?
While some airlines (no names) have recently asked their passengers to cover up their assets, we say, “shake what yo mamma gave ya!” You’re on vacation, […]
Get ‘em while it’s above-freezing! One-way tickets to Iceland
from all over Europe starting at ₤45!
Think the year is winding down? Think again! With outragious festivals, endless nature, and a nightlife that knows no season, Iceland is the place to be this autumn.
Travel Period:
1 October to 30 November 2007
Booking Period:
19 to 21 September 2007 (noon GMT both days)
One-way fares, […]
18 September 2007 – 14:04
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If you were looking for a rest from the seemingly endless list of cool stuff to do in Iceland this month… uh, sorry.
The concert build-up to Airwaves continues this month with the stylings of Nora Jones, Chris Cornell, Franz Ferdinand, and more. Fair warning: our last editor actaully overdosed on live music once - vomited in […]
A bunch of running, concerts, a whispering world record, fireworks, and free waffles. What more could you want?
If there is one thing that Icelanders know, it’s celebration. Iceland is the kind of place where people throw a party because they find soap that matches their towels.
So imagine what can happen when you hold an internationally renowned marathon and a country’s largest […]
On 11 August, Iceland comes way, way out of the closet.
Gay Pride weekend has grown to become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. At this Saturday’s parade, kids sporting rainbow flags and face paint will be as common as drag queens and women in plaid. Páll Óskar, Iceland’s reigning Queen, will croon to the crowd of […]
This Icebreaker is no mystery…
So, you want us to believe that flights to Iceland start at £46?
It’s true. Prices are available from noon GMT on 8 August - 10 August. Prices, tax and all, are from:
€67
£46
DKK 500
SEK 625
NOK 565
Oh, I get it. There are only a few seats at the good rates.
No, there are 2990 seats […]
It’s easy to pronounce with a mouth full of beer.
The tiny island of Heimaey in Iceland’s 18-island Westman Island chain erupts on the first weekend in August as thousands come to drink, sing, and burn stuff.
The yearly festival started in 1874 when weather kept the islanders from going ashore to celebrate Iceland’s independence from Denmark. It has grown steadily to […]
A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík and beyond this August, as prepared by your fab-u-lous editors.
This 3-6 August, the Westman Islands is the unlikely scene of the earth’s wildest annual party. It’s also where 93% of all Icelanders were conceived. Bring protection (from the weather).
The Reykjavík Gay Pride Festival sashays its way into town 9-12 August. […]
If Laugarvegur is Reykjavík’s High Street, then Skólavörðustígur is as close as Iceland gets to Portobello Road.
In this soon-to-be recurring feature, we’ll give you an insider’s look at places we live and like. If you need to find the closest hotel to the Blue Lagoon, get a guide book. If you want to see locals in their natural […]
A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík and beyond this July, as prepared by your not-quite-used-to-the-midnight-sun editors.
Bad Taste, the label that brought you Björk and Sigur Rós has opened a store and gallery downtown, featuring the exhibit ‘Lobster or Fame’. We’ll have the fame, lightly sautéed.
In case you missed them 30 years ago, Toto will play Iceland’s biggest venue 10 […]
On sale now, roundtrip tickets to Iceland from seven European airports.
Ok, the only ice left is on the glaciers, but you can find great deals on flights from all over. Think you like summer? Try spending it in a place where you can get a tan at midnight.
Travel Period:
16 June to 31 August 2007
Booking Period:
15 to 19 June 2007
Round-trip prices, including taxes […]
15 June 2007 – 18:56
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As a proud supporter of the tour backing their new album “Forever,” Iceland Express has a quick talk with Biggi Veira of GusGus.
GusGus started in 1995 as a twelve-person experiment in sight, sound, and experience. Since then, the lineup has been streamlined and the focus has shifted to creating the kind of music that turns dance halls into writhing masses of human celebration.
One thing […]
12 June 2007 – 15:59
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A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík this June, as prepared by your still-pasty-white editors.
The midnight sun is in full effect! At 3am you can go for a hike, window shop downtown, or take pictures of your friends naked. Bring the wide-angle lense.
Ok, maybe leave that last one to the professionals… Spencer Tunick displays some […]
Psst. Hey you. Yeah, the one locked up in your office. We’ve got what you need.
Need a shot of excitement? We’re adding flights to Iceland from all over Europe this summer to satisfy your craving for adventure. The first hit’s not free, but it’s damn close.
We’re adding lots of seats at our best fares […]
15 May 2007 – 11:50
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How do you follow-up the disaster of Sylvia Night? Glam Rock!
The walking hangover that is Sylvia Night has just started to die off, and what better way to cure it for good than some screaming rock?
As Eiríkur Hauksson took the stage for his third chance at Eurovision stardom (he was Iceland’s first entrant in 1986 and sang for Norway in 1991), Icelanders issued a collective pitiful groan. […]
A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík this May, as prepared by your gastricly challenged culturally enlightened editors.
The Reykjavík Arts Festival takes over the capital May 10 to 26. It features hundreds of people that you’ve never heard of who have more talent than Robbie Williams. Oh right, there are mimes too, so, uh, the less said the better.
And you thought the rite of […]
