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Food and Fun mixes outstanding culinary skills, fresh natural ingredients, Icelandic outdoor adventure and the world-famous Reykjavik nightlife to create the ultimate recipe for fun. The core element of the festival involves world-acclaimed chefs collaborating with Reykjavik’s finest restaurants. Each chef is assigned to one of the participating restaurants, where they prepare a special menu crafted from Icelandic ingredients only, commonly held to be the best in the world by Icelanders. The menus are presented at all the restaurants for an entire week. In addition, the chefs themselves are on site for three nights during the festival week. The second element of the festival is the chef competition, which takes place on the last day of the festival. The chefs compete by making three courses, made out of only Icelandic ingredients.

www.foodandfun.is

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Bergen-Reykjavik-Nuuk is a music festival that celebrates the relationship between three countries; Norway, Greenland and Iceland.

The festival will be held at Norðurpóllinn theater in Reykjavik on February 24th and 25th.

The festival‘s main sponsors are Nordisk Kulturfond.

http://www.bergen-reykjavik-nuuk.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bergen-Reykjav%C3%ADk-Nuuk-Music-Festival/161975390517443

24. Feb

Razika (NO)

Josefin Winther (NO)

Jess Morgan (UK)

Samuel Jon Samuelsson Big Band (IS)

David Þor Jonsson (IS)

DJ Maisol (IS)

25. Feb

Ragnheidur Gröndal & Þjodlagasveit (IS)

Moses Hightower (IS)

Knekklectric (NO)

Nanook (GR)

Mr. Silla (IS)

John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen (NO)

My Itchy Little Finger (GR)

DJ Maisol (IS)

The Christmas Village is now open at Hjartatorg, which is located just across the street from the hotel, next to Glætan bookstore.
Santa Clauses, Christmas trees, hot chocolate, live music, merchandise booths and much more! The village will be open every day between 13:00 -18:00 and longer when Christmas draws near.

All stores in the centrum will be open between 10:00 – 22:00 until 22nd. and between 10:00 – 23:00 on the 23rd. or Þorláksmessa as we call it.
On Christmas Eve all stores in the centrum will be open between 10:00 – 12:00 so be sure to finish your christmas shopping by that time. However the supermarket Hagkaup in Skeifan will be open until 16:00 so you should have time to buy the christmas dinner.
All stores are closed on Christmas Day.

The 7th. Reykjavik International Film Festival, or RIFF, will take place from September 23rd to October 3rd.

Ever dreamt of combining inspirational cinematic experience with glaciers and Northern lights, all in the world’s most trendy capital?

Here’s your chance, as the Reykjavík International Film Festival unites it all: Screenings at downtown venues of a wide range of fresh films from the international film scene, midnight movies, concerts, fabulous parties as well as uncannily hip bars and clubs where well known personages from the international film industry might just be sipping wine at the next table, along with great food, and trips to view nature’s own silver screens – the unique landscape just outside Reykjavík.

The celebrated director Jim Jarmusch will be a guest of honor at RIFF

The Reykjavík International Film Festival will be held for the 7th time from September 23rd to October 3rd 2010. In only a few years, the festival has made a name for itself as one of the most exciting film events in Northern Europe. This is apparent from the rapidly growing numbers in attendance as well as professionals and film enthusiasts visiting Iceland especially to take part in the film festival.

For more information on the festival, visit www.riff.is

The recent news from the Iceland Airwaves camp that the Swedish pop sensation Robyn will be performing her first live show at this years Iceland Airwaves has been met with great enthusiasm from music lovers near and far.

Robyn

The set list for this years festival is nearing completion and is looking mighty tasty. After all, Iceland Airwaves has never failed to deliver exciting new bands.

For more information on Robyn: http://www.myspace.com/robynmyspace

Iceland Airwaves website: http://www.icelandairwaves.is/

For a place to stay during Iceland Airwaves, check out our website for rooms and availability.

Iceland Tours to See Natural Wonders
By Vikki Beale

Iceland’s countryside seems always to be changing. A field of ice one day could be a lake the next; a waterfall may be an icy trickle one day and a roaring stream another. Depending on the season, fjords may be dotted with islands among serene waters or jammed with strange sculptures of floating ice. With a landscape in flux, escorted tours to Iceland’s landmarks and geographical features are one of the best ways to learn about the interesting things you will see in this amazing country.

The Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls Tour

An example of a six-day escorted tour to Iceland is the ‘Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls’ tour, which packs many natural wonders into your Iceland holiday. You’ll tour Iceland’s national parks on the southern shore, including the breathtaking Skaftafell.

Skaftafell is a vast protected area with large volcanic mountains, open plains and the giant Vatnajökull, which is the largest mass of ice you are ever likely to see (unless you make it to the Arctic or Antarctic). Being the largest icecap in Europe, Iceland tours are sure to take you to see the dramatic glacial spurs at its edge.

Iceland guided tours will take you to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon in Skaftafell. On a sunny day, if you position yourself at the correct angle to the sun, the light will catch the sediments in the water and make the lagoon appear a spectacular turquoise. The icebergs can be many colours: sometimes they will appear dazzling white, or tainted with black volcanic dust, or glowing a bright blue. If the temperature is right you may see crystalline, clear ice shapes in the water.

In Hot Water

After all that ice, you may want your Iceland guided tour to warm you up a little. For this, you’ll visit a geothermal pool for an open air swim in waters heated by underground volcanic rock. This is a fun activity, and a common feature on many escorted tours to Iceland.

Waterfalls

The main waterfall you will see on Iceland guided tours is Gullfoss. Be amazed at the large volumes of water that fall over Gulfoss’s staggered steps and hammer into a deep crevice in the ground. As you can imagine, it is a popular site for visitors.

Planning an Iceland Tour

There’s no need to worry about organising accommodation since it will be arranged as part of the tours. Iceland’s tour guides speak English and are able to explain what you are seeing, describing the geological or cultural significance of the many landmarks you will come across.

Some operators of escorted tours to Iceland are able to adapt or modify their itineraries to suit what you would like to see, and have tour managers who will create an itinerary especially for you. This means you can put together tailor made Iceland tours based upon your choice of the destinations mentioned earlier, as well as many more.

Vikki Beale is a holiday expert for iceland2go, a specialist operator providing a selection of itineraries for the best tours Iceland can provide. We arrange luxury holidays and tailor-made escorted tours to Iceland and Greenland, with sights including glaciers, geysers, fjords, and the Northern Lights.

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The New Year’s Eve in reykjavik, Iceland is like nothing you have ever experienced before. In this land of fire and ice we do things a bit different. First of all, Reykjavik is know for it’s wild nightlife and long dark winter nights but that’s not all. This northernmost capital of the world celebrates New Year’s Eve with tradition and loving dedication.

At six ‘o clock the ceremony starts with the mass from Reykjavik’s Cathedral and you will find it hard to find a home that does not have the radio on listening to it. The mass is then followed by a dinner.

Later in the evening, many people go out to a bonfire which you can find all over town and then later watch the spectacular fireworks display that Icelanders have become world famous for.

Soon after midnight people meet in downtown Reykjavik to party and it can get pretty wild and usually we party late into the morning. On this last day of the year the Reykjavik nightlife always goes to a boiling point – hot, loud and so much fun!

On New Year’s Eve all the guest at Room With A View meet on the roof where they can see over the whole city and enjoy the fireworks with a glass of champagne. Have you booked your room yet?

Don’t miss it!

Fly fishing is on of the many things to do in Iceland as a tourist. Iceland offers the traveler an adventure in a spectacular landscape of stunning natural beauty with almost endless oppertunitys for fishing.

All over Iceland you can find exciting rivers that offer the opportunity to fish either salmon or trout and you don’t necessarily need to travel far. You can easily go on day tours from Reykjavik in which you will be picked up at your hotel, have all the gear provided to you as well as light refreshments during the day.

In these day tours you can usually choose from salmon river fishing, trout & arctic char river fishing and lake fishing.

One very good fly fishing tour operator is Go-Fishing Iceland. Their offices are only 750m from Room With A View hotel but our staff at the lobby can also assist you in booking a tour with them.

We get a lot of questions regarding Icelandic girls and the Reykjavik nightlife. Someone made a video showing the Icelandic girls and the Reykjavik Nightlife featuring Tarantino and Oprah. This should give you some idea of how we party in Iceland. The  nightclubs featured in the video are only 2-3 minutes walk from Room With A View Apartment Hotel

Icelandic Girls Get Busy In Reykjavik

We’ve been listening and have found out that guest dislike small, crammed hotel rooms. Sometimes guest even feel like they are not getting their money’s worth from some hotels! Room With A View offers spacious and well thought out apartments that provide all the luxuries of home.

We think you’ll like this more than a hotel and we think it is far better than a hotel. We have taken the best bits of the hotel and than added the space, convenience and appliances you get in a deluxe apartment.  These apartments are at an exceptionally high standard, with great attention to detail and no expense spared. They are spacious, stylish and equipped with all the modern style appliances as well as a fully equipped kithcen. To make sure you feel connected to the world we have provided free Wireless internet access to all rooms. The apartments are cleaned daily and all linen and towels are provided.

Our hotel, Room With a View,  is located in the heart of Reykjavik city center. On your doorstep you will find the best shops, restaurants, bars and culture. Everything you need is within a few minutes walk.

Blending the aspects of boutiqe hotels and luxury apartments, the accent is on freedom of choice and giving you what you want. Experience Iceland and Reykjavik in style at an affordable price!

You can see pictures from all the apartments at the Room With A View website.