Running in Laugarnes & Dive in Nauthólsvík

01/08/2019 14:08

Meet Clizia, our front desk agent at Center Hotels Laugavegur.

She has a few favorite places and things to do in Iceland.

Few of the things I will never get bored of in Reykjavík are walking or running along the coast in Laugarnes (especially when we have snow, it’s magical!), a cold/hot dive in Nauthólsvík, and relaxing with a coffee or happy hour in one of the many lovely places downtown. I am a rooftop bar lover, so I often visit Petersen or Loft. I also love Flóran cafe at the Botanical Garden: it´s a lovely cafe in a greenhouse and a lot of tables outside.

After the long winter I take every opportunity to be outdoor! :D Outside of the capital area my absolute favorite is to go glacier hiking (or snowmobiling): glaciers really are something else, I find them so fascinating. But I love hiking everywhere in Iceland, the nature is so beautiful and so powerful, I can never get bored of it. :)

Mottumars: Highlighting Men's Cancer Awareness in Iceland

11/03/2024

Since its inception in 2008, Moustache March has become a crucial initiative in Iceland, focusing on educating men about cancer and fundraising for cancer research. This movement mirrors the dedication of October to women's cancer awareness with the pink ribbon campaign. In Iceland, over 7,600 men are living with a cancer diagnosis, and a third of all men will face cancer at some point in their lives. Early detection significantly improves treatment options and survival rates, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education.

5 Very Icelandic Foods Easily Found in Supermarkets

04/03/2024

Icelandic food culture is often strange and sometimes downright worrying, that is maybe not surprising when it evolved on an isolated island in the middle of the Atlantic. Icelandic food is essentially survival food in the sense of how will I survive the winter and or the next eruption? 1200 years later here we still are thanks to these superfoods. If you want to experience this food for yourself then here we have 5 Icelandic foods you can easily find in any supermarket to try while you´re visiting or to bring home to torture your loved ones with.

Kvöldvaka: The Tradition of Icelandic Storytelling

06/02/2024

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

24/01/2024

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

16/01/2024

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.