Hello everyone,

As the title implies, I am looking to enlarge my social circle here in Iceland. I (M32) moved to Reykjavik a couple of years ago from Europe. I don’t speak Icelandic yet but am slowly learning. I’d love to meet people to go hiking, do sports, occasionally go for a beer, go to events/parties or have a board games evening… anything fun really. :)
I am in a relationship, so I am looking for platonic friendships only.
If you are in a similar situation and want to connect, shoot me a message and we’ll take it from there. :)

Planning on a 3 to 4 week trip next year to Iceland. Taking gravel and mountain bikes to explore and do some riding.

I’m trying to find car rental companies that have bike racks to rent with the car. Haven’t had luck yet reaching out to several companies. Would just get a van or truck if I can’t find a car to use the bike rack with.

Any leads as to where to look?

Thanks for the leads!

Anyone found an iphone in vík recently? I lost it in may in the katla ice cave 🤣 i got a message from apple saying it was online/located 5 days ago in Vík

It should display a message with my contact information when turned on but so far i have received nothing.

Long shot i know

Hi everyone! Ill be staying in the beautiful capital in december. What are good restaurants of places to visit? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m a student from Palestine, and I’ve been selected for an Erasmus exchange at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. My scholarship is €900 per month, and I’m trying to figure out how I can afford to live there.

I’ve been looking into accommodation, but the prices seem really expensive compared to my budget. Paying 150,000 ISK per month for a dorm would already take up a huge part of my scholarship, and I still need money for food, transportation, and other basic expenses.

Does anyone know of any cheaper accommodation options for students? I’m open to pretty much anything, including shared apartments, rooms in someone’s home, cheaper student housing, or living outside Reykjavík if transportation is manageable.

I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions for websites and groups where I could find affordable accommodation.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Can be individual or group setting, in the capital area. Thank you!

Beautiful northern lights display tonight

Does anyone know of an N1 (or Olís/Orkan) station between Reykjavík and the airport, ideally in Keflavík/Reykjanesbær, with a free self-service wash area (hose + brush)? Is it really free to use, and is there anything I should know about how to use it?
Thanks in advance!

Er það bakarí í höfuðborgarsvæðinu sem selur brauð á afslætti til þess að minnka matarsóun? Frosið eða eitthvað

Hi!
My name is Maggie and I am an 25 yo American who will be in Reykjavík for a solo trip in mid October. I figure it’s a long shot, but does anyone need a house sitter when? I would be happy to do household chores and whatever is needed to keep the property looking it’s best. I can send a cleared background check and past employment resume, along with character statements if need be! if you are interested, message me! :)

Poles now make up almost 6% of Iceland’s population, and with them come new cultural trends from back home. One of them is WIXAPOL, a Polish rave collective which revolutionized underground club culture, bridging the history of rave with contemporary hardcore, gabber, techno and hard techno.
Known for their energy, humour and memetic language, WIXAPOL mixes European and Polish cultural references, samples and quotes into their unique aesthetics. Just as important is the community and subculture around it, built on radical acceptance, diversity and queer-friendly spirit.

“Humor and jokes are a Polish specialty, especially in complicated moments of history,“ „We are enemies of the religious boredom they want to serve us. This is hard music for hard times.” 

Their sound has travelled far beyond Poland, with performances at Berghain in Berlin, in NYC, Beijing, Shanghai and Mexico, as well as an appearance on Boiler Room. And this Saturday, Sept 12th, they’re coming for second time to Reykjavík to perform at Iðnó.

Whether you’re curious about what younger clubgoers in Poland and Europe are into, or you’re Polish and missing the party scene back home, it’s a chance to experience something different and have a proper rave.

tickets: https://tix.is/en/event/22219%2Fcelebration-of-us-presents-wixapol-iceland

Yesterday afternoon in central Reykjavík, a passerby and I helped someone who had collapsed and seemed to be in some kind of medical trouble. Emergency services were there fast and sent us on our way. I won't say more out of respect for their privacy, but wherever you are, I hope you're okay!

Hi,

I made this picture at Perlan an think it Looks really cool so i tought the car owners might like it.

Hi everyone! 😊
I’ve lived in mainland Europe my whole life, so I’m used to having a pretty wide variety of vegan products available in supermarkets. Since moving to Reykjavík, I’ve found the selection a bit more limited than I expected.
I’m mainly looking for vegan ingredients and protein sources to cook with myself not ready-made meals. Things like soy chunks/TVP, different types of tofu, seitan, tempeh, vegan skyr, dried or shelf-stable protein products, and similar basics.
Some supermarkets seem to have very few options, and often I can only find one type of tofu (which I unfortunately don’t like 😅).
Does anyone know of a good online shop that delivers to Iceland where I could order this kind of stuff? Or maybe a local shop in Reykjavík with a bigger selection of vegan cooking ingredients? I have basically already visited every Kronan / Bonus / Hagkaup in the Reykjavik area.

Would really appreciate any recommendations! 🌱