Hallgrímskirkja Towers Majestically Over Central Reykjavík
by Hallgrímskirkja church is one of my favorite sites in Reykjavík. It is located on a hill that is the highest point in central Reykjavík and …
Category: Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital is Reykjavik. In terms of quality of life and supply of goods and services, the city has changed dramatically in recent decades, becoming more similar to small cities in Europe. Rural areas I once used for outdoor recreation have been transformed into city suburbs. Even though Reykjavik has grown significantly since my childhood, it has the same characteristics as the place I grew up in.
The same places from my youth, such as Tjornin pond in Reykjavik’s center, are still there. However, the city center has undergone significant changes that are not yet complete. The footpath from the Harpa music hall to the sea is my favorite area in Reykjavik. It demonstrates that Reykjavik, like many other cities, now has a skyline.
The Never Ending Struggle for Food, Clothing and Housing
Many employees working in hotels and other types of lodging in the greater Reykjavik area, as well as drivers who are members of a trade …
Rushing and Relaxing in the Reykjavík Area
It’s always pleasant to visit the city’s capital, Reykjavík, and spend a few days there. There are times when a lot needs to be done …
Iceland Capital Is A City Of Constant Changes
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and deserves well as such, as all other municipalities and towns are much smaller than Reykjavík. Reykjavík is a …
A Little Paradise In The Middle of Greater Reykjavík Area
You are in the greater Reykjavík area and suddenly you want to unwind and hike in nature for an hour without going far away. Where …
Icelandic Health Care
Covid-19 has put a lot of strain on health care systems around the world. The Icelandic health care system is no exception. The Icelandic health …
End Of Unwanted Solitude In Sight
Everyone is wrapping up the year and there is enough to wrap up. There will never be a year like TwentyTwenty again. As the old …
Strikes In The Public Sector
For tourists visiting Iceland hearing about strikes taking place is not the best news they want to hear. However, strikes can happen everywhere in the …
Flood Light Snowfall
The snow falls on the large towns as well as the small ones. When the winter king shows his force no city escapes. The Reykjavik …
The Royal Sunset
The sun sets beautifully in downtown Reykjavik behind the statue of the Danish King who brought the first constitution to Iceland. The golden light of …
The Pond Past And Present
Reykjavik has changed a lot in recent years and decades. It can be said that it has changed from being rather relaxed city with a …
Reykjavik is A Full-Fledged City Offering
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located in the southwestern part of the island. Its name means “Smoky Bay” in Icelandic, which …
The Seltjarnarnes Circle
On the west end of Reykjavik is a peninsula bearing the name Seltjarnarnes. It is easy to circle the peninsula in few hours and on …