The first Atlantic puffins were spotted today, April 9, after being seen just offshore yesterday. Today, sisters Unnur and Halla Ingólfsdætur spotted them in the cliffs south by the lighthouse.

A new year of exhibitions and events is here! From local to international artists—including voices from Ukraine, Russia, and South America—explore art that reflects our world, sparks dialogue, and connects people.

Spending Easter with us? We’ve prepared a full program of fun events and activities—there’s something for everyone!

The airline easyJet has decided to move its flights between Manchester and Akureyri to Mondays and Fridays instead of the previous Tuesdays and Saturdays. In addition, the flight schedule to Manchester next winter will start three weeks earlier than originally planned, on October 26.

Iceland ranks as the second happiest country in the world according to the latest World Happiness Report.

There have been plenty of great northern lights this winter — always a spectacular sight!

These days, the birds in Grímsey are showing signs of spring after a mild, snow-light winter. Svafar Gylfason, who lives on the island, says a new chorus of songs has started to fill the air.

This week has been full of festivities – from Bun Day (Bolludagur) on Monday to meat soup on Thursday, and today we celebrate Ash Wednesday

On the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Icelanders observe Sprengidagur, or “Bursting Day,” a long-standing tradition that marks the end of pre-Lenten festivities.

Today in Iceland, we’re celebrating Bun Day by indulging in these heavenly cream-filled buns — a sweet pre-Lenten treat that no one can resist!