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Mottumars: Highlighting Men's Cancer Awareness in Iceland

Moustache March (Mottumars), launched in Iceland in 2008, is a nationwide campaign focused on men’s health, cancer awareness, and fundraising for cancer research. Similar to the Pink Ribbon campaign in October, it highlights cancers affecting men. Today, more than 7,600 men in Iceland live with cancer, and one in three men will face the disease in their lifetime. Raising awareness and encouraging early detection can significantly improve survival and treatment outcomes.

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Kvöldvaka: The Tradition of Icelandic Storytelling

Picture a time before technology—yes, we know, it's hard and a bit daunting. What would we do without our phones and tablets to keep us entertained on long, dark winter nights? Find out more in this blog.

Winter's Farewell: Exploring Icelandic traditions from Þorri to Góa

Now that the holiday season has wrapped up, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring in Iceland. As we bid farewell to winter, we have special dates like bóndadagur (husbands day), konudagur (women's day), and Þorrablót (the feast of þorri) to look forward to.

5 Inviting kaffihús: Finding Comfort in Reykjavik's Stormy Weather

Part of the charm of Iceland lies in its unpredictable, sometimes wild, and always dramatic weather. When rain or snowstorms are in full force, finding a warm and inviting spot becomes a necessity. Here's a list of five cozy coffee places in Reykjavik to weather the storms.

The ins and outs of New Year´s Eve in Reykjavik

Will you be staying in Iceland over New Year´s Eve and you´re not quite sure what to do or where to go? Well let us guide you through one of the most fun filled holidays of the year to make the best of your stay as we say goodbye to the passing year and greet the new one.

Winter lights festival

The Winter Lights Festival will take place in Reykjavík from 2 - 5th of February 2023. It is an annual event held in Reykjavík that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sunlight after a long period of darkness with a museum night, pool night, light trails and many other events.

Christmas season in Reykjavík

Christmas is just around the corner and Reykjavík is turning into winter wonderland. This season is magical and you will find all sorts of activities in the city center.

Icelandic language day

On the 16th of November we celebrate our beautiful Icelandic language. We love to use Icelandic words and phrases as we think our culture shines through our language!

Árbær - Open Air Museum

Árbær Open Air Museum is located in Reykjavík and has the purpose of showing visitors the work and living conditions of people in Iceland in earlier times. The museum is constantly growing and is a great attraction for everyone while visiting Reykjavík.

Festival of the Sea

Festival of the Sea is an extension of Fisherman's Day, an Icelandic annual holiday usually held the first Sunday in June. Fisherman's Day has been celebrated since 1938 to honor the hard work and sacrifices of the Icelandic fisherman.