23rd April is the Sumardagurinn fyrsti (First Day of Summer). This is an Icelandic public holiday marking the traditional start of summer, celebrated on the first Thursday after April 18.
Spring has finally arrived, bringing temperatures of up to 15°C this week. The milder weather has transformed the town, with people heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and longer days.
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.
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.
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.