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Category Archives: Reykjavík Culture Night


Something for August: The Party Time, Excellent Edition

A round-up of things to do in Iceland this August, as prepared by your festively inclined editors.
1-4 August: Verslunarmannahelgi. The wildest and most unpronounceable party in the universe Iceland is Þjóðhátíð, in the Westman Islands. Thousands flock to the tiny island of Heimaey to drink, dance, sing, and “get to know each other.”  It’s no […]

31 July 2008 – 13:58 | By Iris | Also posted in drinking, music, events, Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Festivals, gay pride | Comments (0)

August In-Depth: Reykjavík Marathon/Culture Night

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 […]

17 August 2007 – 16:06 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, 101, events, Festivals, concerts, fireworks | Comments (6)

Something for August: The Closet Door is Half Open Edition

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. […]

25 July 2007 – 15:48 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, drinking, events, Festivals, concerts, GusGus, icelandic sweaters, gay pride | Comments (0)