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The natives have cheekbones so sharp they can draw blood, the local word for cloud is ský, rotten shark meat is considered a delicacy and Ketill, meaning ‘kettle’, is a popular boys’ name. It’s life through the looking glass – welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Reykjavík.
To the west the cold expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stretches on towards Greenland; to the east mossy lava plains meet bare orange mountains, hot springs and the largest desert in Europe. Reykjavík is a city that feels like it’s sprung up from nowhere, where modern architecture reflects the aurora borealis in the winter sky and you can bathe outdoors in the geothermal pools breathing clear, pure air straight from the glaciers. The country’s location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge has generated an independent, vibrant and creative environment where nature is forever active with volcanoes, earthquakes and hot springs.
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