Facts About Iceland

Reykjavik center on the web

Enjoy browsing the centre of Reykjavik on the web and check what it has to offer on this new site: www.reykjavikcentermap.com

You can browse through categories for restaurants, travel agencies, hotels, museums, public buildings etc...

Iceland: Grimsvotn eruption

30/05/2011
Grímsvötn eruption seems to have ceased!

Once again, Iceland hits the news as our most active volcano, Grimsvotn, has begun erupting and already it has caused cancellation of international and domestic flights in Iceland. It was only last year that the famous Eyjafjallajokull eruption led to severe disturbances for flights as a large part of European airspaces was closed.

Day one - Grimsvotn eruption:

Some interesting links to look at for those interested:

• This is what Reykjavik looked like this evening (22/05/2011) with the ash cloud approaching the city: http://www.ruv.is/sites/default/files/skjol/aska_yfir_rvk.wmv
• Grimsvotn eruption starts - images from Meteosat-9 and GOES-13 weather satellites
• Grimsvotn eruption with lightnings: http://www.visir.is/section/MEDIA99&fileid=CLP4297

A short video taken around noon on Sunday 22nd 2011 in South Iceland, a day after Grimsvotn erupted. Taken by rvkgrapevine.

 

 

Iceland - a taste of what you might expect...

This video gives you a taste of what Iceland is mostly famous for during different seasons of the year ... from the geological wonders of Reykjanes to Geysir, Gullfoss, Dettifoss, Herdubreid mountain, the puffins, Jokulsarlon, Landmannalaugar, whale watching, jeep adventures, the Icelandic horse and horseback riding, climbing, hiking, salmon fishing, swimming pools, the Blue Lagoon and of course Reykjavik... Enjoy!

Learn Icelandic Online

Now is your chance to study Icelandic online - this remarkable old language and for free. It doesn't cost you anything to sign up as a user and to get your own free account. The website is from the University of Iceland.

Website:
http://icelandiconline.is/

 

Being an Icelandic fisherman on a trawler in rough weather

Do you ever think about what is necessary to do in order for you (us!) to be able to enjoy your fish burger, fish and chips or whatever? Sometimes life for Icelandic fishermen (and of course fishermen of many nations) can be quite rough. Take a look at this video of an Icelandic trawler in heavy sea and ugly weather...

 

... and another one taken of a fishing boate named Asta B. sailing towards the harbor of Grindavik in South Iceland. Grindavik has one of the most difficult and dangerous ports in the country. Things could have gone really bad here:

 

Christmas in Iceland - how is it like?

Get a glimpse of what Christmas in Iceland really is like. See Reykjavik in "Christmas clothes", the people enjoying the Advent and lots of interesting things!

 

 

Iceland: Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2011.

In 2011 Iceland will be Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Needless to say this will be a unique opportunity to introduce Icelandic literature to Germany and other countries and a chance to promote Icelandic culture in general.

Plese visit the special website for the event: Guest of Honor, Frankfurt Book Fair: Fabulous Iceland.

http://www.sagenhaftes-island.is

 

Are you inspired by Iceland?

Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Yoko Ono likes Iceland

Yoko Ono is inspired by Iceland from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Viggo Mortensen and his Iceland experience

Viggo Mortensen is inspired by Iceland from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.