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13/05/2020

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/05/12/katrin-jakobsdottir-amanpour-iceland-coronavirus-testing-tourism.cnn

Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells Amanpour how the country got the virus under control and what this means for the future of tourism on the island.

13/02/2020

Do not attempt to dri­ve outsi­de of urban areas tomor­row. Secure loose out­door items and stay insi­de if possi­ble.

09/12/2019

Please notice!!

28/09/2019

Our website is down at the moment, but we are working on new one! Please contact us via [email protected] or with private message here on Facebook!

07/07/2019

At Miðnesheiði,
about five minutes drive from Keflavik International Airport with our driver Finn!

07/07/2019

with our driver Finn tonight!

12/04/2019

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28/01/2019

On the road. . . .

23/05/2018

If you are going on a self drive tour around Iceland, be aware of the lambs.

Lambing season has arrived in Iceland! This means that many lambs are walking out and about and will be crossing the roads. Please SLOW DOWN when sheep are near your vehicle and stop when they are trying to cross the road. It is safer to reduce speed early on then to stop suddenly or swerve on the road. In the case that you hit a sheep you must call 112 so they can inform the farmer. For any questions email us at [email protected].

21/02/2018

Notice, message from authorities!

Wednesday February 21, 2018
TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED
Storm with very powerful, even
dangerous, wind gusts expected on
Wednesday (21st) in all Iceland. Starts
early morning in southwest
(Reykjavík/Keflavík area) and moves
over the whole country over the day.
Bad and dangerous travel conditions
when the storm hits with rain, snow
and hurricane like wind gusts.
Ask for more information at your
accommodation and follow updates on
www.safetravel.is

Tomorrow we are expecting a violent storm throughout the country with rain, snow and hurricane strength wind gusts. Due to this extreme weather the following roads will be CLOSED tomorrow WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21st:

Roads 1 & 39 over Hellisheiði and Þrengsli between 6am and 1pm

Road 1 over Kjalarnes and Hafnarfjall between 7am and 11am

Road 41 over Reykjanesbraut between 7am and 11am

Road 36 & 365 over Mosfellsheiði and Lyndalsheiði between 6am and 1pm

Road 1 to Vík and Snæfellsnes/Brattabrekka between 7am and 1pm

Road 1 over Holtavörðuheiði between 8am and 1pm

Road 1 in the north west between 9am and 3pm

Road 1 over Öxnadalsheiði between 9am and 3pm

Road 1 in the north east between 10am and 5pm

Road 1 in the east between 12pm and into the night.

Other roads may also be closed as necessary. Check safetravel.is for updates!

11/02/2018

Gangi síðustu spár veðurstofunnar eftir verður blindbylur á Suðvesturlandi um og eftir tíu í dag og ekki er útlit fyrir að veðurgangi niður fyrr en um kvöldmatarleytið. Að sögn veðurfræðings er spáin eins og hún lítur út núna vera eina leiðinlegustu útgáfa af lægðinni s...

11/02/2018

Absolutely no travel conditions in all Iceland! Most roads closed in all regions! Do not attempt travel until weather gets better

07/09/2017

http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/ Have you seen the aurora forecast for tonight ? There is a big chance of high activity and clear sky over Reykjanes peninsula!

The map of Iceland shows forecast of cloud cover. Green areas are cloudy and white areas clear skies. Move the slider below the cloud cover map, or click directly on a day or time.

20/08/2017

It's not a common thing to see puffins in Reykjavik, but you never know . . . . :)

English below -

Pysjur í Reykjavík!

Okkur hefur borist til eyrna að fólk er að finna pysjur í bænum. Ekki bara það heldur eru tvær slíkar komnar í heimsókn til Munda lunda þar sem þær fá góða umönnun, hvíld og gott í gogginn.

Aðra fann ég á bak við Melabúðina, hin fannst á Miklubraut og hef ég heyrt af fleirum.

Það er alls ekki algengt að þær finnist á þessum slóðum en við skulum endilega hjálpa þeim.

Það sem þarf að gera er að ná þeim, gott að koma þeim í góðan pappakassa. Þær geta ekki flogið og það er alveg eðlilegt.

Ef þær eru með dún þá er gott að leyfa þeim að gista í örfáa daga eða þar til þær missa dúninn því hann dregur í sig vatn og þyngir þær á sundinu.

Þær eru eflaust sársvangar og gott er að gefa þeim hráan, þiðinn fisk. Skera ýsubita í litlar ræmur t.d. of sjá hvort þær taki við því.

Það er samt mikilvægt að meðhöndla þær sem minnst því þegar við höldum á þeim og strjúkum þá tapar fiðrið sínum náttúrulegu olíum sem gerir pysjurnar vatnsheldar.

Ef þær eru dúnlausar þá má bara henda þeim aftur í sjóinn. Og ég meina virkilega henda þeim, kasta upp og áfram eins langt og þú getur til þess að straumurinn bera þær ekki bara aftur uppá strönd.

Ef þú ert óörugg/ur eða óviss eða treystir þér ekki til að hafa pysjuna þá tökum við Mundi glöð á móti þeim 💜🐧

Endilega deilið!

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We've heard that people are finding pufflings in Reykjavík!

Not only that but two are staying at casa Mundi at the moment, resting up and getting some yummy capelin.

It is very uncommon to find pufflings in Reykjavík but there are a couple of islands off the coast where they're probably coming from. They're just starting to test their sealegs out, get attracted to the lights of Reykjavík and then get lost and are stuck in town. So it is important that we help them.

It's good to get cardboardbox and keep them in that. They don't fly and that is totally normal. They may try to bite but they don't bite hard (not yet).

If they have down on their feathers it is a good idea to keep them for a few days until that falls off because the down only weighs them down in the water since it isn't waterproof.

They're probably very hungry and like to eat raw, thawed fish, it can be a good idea to cut some haddock into slim strings and see if they take that.

It is important not to hold them a lot or pet them because then the feathers may lose their natural oils which make the puffins waterproof.

If they are fully feathered and have no down they can be taken to the seaside and released. Just remember that it is important to throw them as far as you can so that the current won't just bring them back to the shore. They are good swimmers and will be just fine.

If you are uncertain or unable to do these things Mundi will happily allow other pufflings to stay for a while and assist them 💜🐧

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15/07/2017

Laugavegur og Laugarvegur? We know the difference! 😀

The American, who wound up at Laugarvegur street in the fishing village of Siglufjörður in North Iceland, instead of Reykjavík’s main thoroughfare, due to a typo, says he enjoyed the lovely scenery during his 5-hour-long drive from Reykjavík.

14/07/2017

Are you visiting Iceland soon? Finding a way of going to your final destination can be difficult after a long day of travel to somewhere completely unfamiliar. Which is why it would be amazing to have ordered a lift from us! Our driver will welcome you at the arrivals hall and take you to your destination of choice. This arrangement can save you precious time and effort, as well as being a comfortable way of travel.

Finding a way of going to your final destination can be difficult after a long day of travel to somewhere completely unfamiliar. Which is why it would be amazing to have ordered a lift from us! Our driver will welcome you at the arrivals hall and tak

06/03/2017

Please be careful! We recommend to everyone to use this website.

19/02/2017

Did you know? Iceland earn about 25% of their foreign currency with fishing.This old boat is located at Geldinganes, about 13 km from Reykjavík downtown.