Reykholt is one of Iceland’s main historical sites, a cultural centre past and present. Snorri Sturluson, a famous medieval historian, politician and chieftain settled in Reykholt in 1206 and was kill...

You might encounter a single lane bridge, even on the main road (indicated by this sign).  The rule is that you have to slow down and the car which approaches first, crosses the bridge first. Drivi...

Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) Note: Read with movie-trailer-voice. The son of an Icelandic wood carved settled in Denmark becomes one of the most sought-after sculptors in Europe working for royalty,...

The Pavilion Park (Hljómskálagarðurinn) What used to be the city dump for the most part of the 19th century is now one of its most popular places for recreation.

The Maternal park (Mæðragarðurinn) One of the city’s first playground for children. In 1925 the area was declared a public garden.

Ingolfur Arnarson According to existing written sources, Iceland's first permanent settler was Ingolfur Arnarson, who made his home in Reykjavik around AD 870. Archaeological excavations in Adalstraet...

Hannes Hafstein (1861 – 1922) A farm boy from North Iceland, Hafstein graduated from The Icelandic National School in 1880 and later as a lawyer from Copenhagen University. In 1904, he became the firs...

Arguably the true heart of the city Austurvollur (east field) used to be much bigger than it is today. When farmers rode into the city for business they left their horses at Laekjartorg Square and put...

Ingolfsbrekka hill. Probably one of the best-preserved sections of old Reykjavik’s landscape. In 1806, it marked the eastern-boundaries of the city’s jurisdiction.

Jón Sigurðsson (1811 – 1879) Born June 17. 1811, Jón Sigurðsson became the leader of Iceland’s struggle for independence and separation from Danish rule in the 19th century. In his pursuit of freedom...