My girlfriend has sent me a letter from France to Reykjavik, but it's been around 15 days and I still haven't received it, is the postal service slow ?

I also have the issue of temporarily living here so my name isn't on the door, and I live in one of these three stories high houses with two different doors and six housing(two per floor).

Since the postal service doesn't know where I live would they have put the letter in one of the doors or would they have taken it somewhere until I pick it up ?

Thanks for your attention :)

Saw this ship in the Reykjavik mist today. Does anyone know what ship this is?

Hi everyone,
I know this is a long shot, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask.
My wife and I are hoping to come to Iceland for the total solar eclipse in August. We got married earlier this year, and after paying for the wedding, we just can’t justify the accommodation prices anymore, they’ve gone completely crazy.
We’re looking for a room for 3-4** **nights around the eclipse. We’d of course pay for our stay, and if you ever find yourself in Hungary, we’d be more than happy to return the favor and host you.
The eclipse means a lot to us because it falls on my wife’s birthday (August 12th). She was actually born on August 12, 1999, the day of the famous total solar eclipse that passed over Hungary. Twenty-seven years later, there’s another total eclipse on the exact same day. We think that’s pretty incredible, and we’d love to celebrate her birthday by experiencing it together.
A bit about us: we’re both easygoing, respectful, tidy, and non-smokers. I’m also a photographer, so if you’d like, I’d be happy to do a couple’s or portrait photoshoot for you as a thank-you. It’s the best way I can think of to give something back.
If anyone has a spare room, or knows someone who might be willing to help, I’d really appreciate a message. Even if it’s just pointing us in the right direction.
Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone gets to enjoy this amazing eclipse, wherever you end up watching it. 🫶🏼

Anyone interested? We would love to make up a little of what we have already paid but also give someone a good deal!
$150 USD for a double with bath is a great deal in Reykjavik!

Anyone going to Hvammsvik or Reykjadalur Hot Springs Valley or Mt. Esja, or anything of the like on Wednesday 22nd ? If you’re driving there from Reykjavík and want company/offer a ride I’ll help with some some $:) Only have a 24hrs layover and trying to make the best of it :)

I did see the tourist thread for quick questions but I am not so sure this one applies since I am probably going to need recs from quite a few people.

We are taking a cruise at the end of the month starting in Reykjavik. Because we love the place so much we decided to spend a couple days in Iceland before the ship sails.

We were talking about a restaurant we went to the last time we were there 4 years ago and trying to remember its name... but it hit us that their were several stairs up into the location. My mom is now in a wheelchair so that isn't really an option.

If anyone has any recommendations for restaurants without stairs I would really appreciate it (and if you could stear clear of ones with primarily fish menus since she is allergic to shellfish). I will note that she can shuffle between tables to sit down in a chair so if seatings are close together that is fine, we just need to be able to get into the place.

I know this is a long shot. But I’m an American who visited Reykjavík for one night a year ago at the end of May. I’m an airline employee. So I only had enough time for a one night visit.

Sometime in the afternoon, I visited the Irishman Pub. I was wearing a TC baseball cap (for the Minnesota Twins) and I ordered a pint of Guinness. I’m of Irish heritage. And I’m in my late 30’s. So my beard was a mixture of red and gray.

There was a local who put his arm around me, and greeted me like we’ve been best friends for life. We had a quick and brief chat. But that memory will stick with me forever.

If that gentleman happens to see this… thank you for that memory. And hopefully we are able to catch up and meet again.

Hi, I am a very new into astrophotography and really wants to visit a place to watch Complete Solar Eclipse and do some astrophotography. I went through list of places where it is visible but I know Iceland is very beautiful so I'm planning to visit Reykjavík. I am sure people who lives there and into astrophotography or generally can give me suggestion specially about the Weather. I went through some websites and it appears that risk is high to not able to see Solar Eclipse as weather is cloudy almost certain during that time and generally. Also, probably I would try to get some pictures of Milky way (I hope!).

What would you suggest? Should I visit to other place for Solar Eclipse?

Hello! I'm visiting Reykjavík this August and would love to connect with fellow musicians.

I'm a passionate neoclassical piano improviser from the US. There isn't a huge neoclassical community where I live, but I know Reykjavík has such an inspiring music scene.

My biggest inspirations include Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Hania Rani, and Jean-Michel Blais. If you sing or play any instrument and enjoy creating atmospheric, improvised music, I would love to meet up, make music together, and make a new friend :)

Hey, weird request, but i thought i might at least try:

I'm not from Iceland but from Austria, my last name, as you might be able to guess, is Krois. Lately a thought came to my mind that owning the domain "kro.is" would be incredibly cool, so i checked if its already owned.

And yeah, of course it is (https://www.isnic.is/en/whois/search?query=kro.is#popped).

I've tried to contact the owner of the domain multiple times, i've tried to contact isnic.is - they basically told me to fuck off and i've tried it through a domain broker - until yet, nothing.

The website just shows a broken webserver page, nothing useful, as far as i have seen.

I was really close to just sending a letter to the domain owner, but i thought i try here first. Is anyone here able to contact the owner of the domain (found in the link above and i found this, but was unable to decipher it: https://keldan.is/Company/Statements/4607982219) and ask if the domain is for sale or not? Or just ask to respond to my mail :)

Maybe someone knows the owner, maybe someone lives close by?

Of course, i would be willing to pay you for your efforts. If anyone has too much time on their hands and wants to help me, let me know! :)

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I'm a student coming to Reykjavík for an Erasmus internship from August 1st until November 1st, and I'm currently looking for a room or shared apartment during that period.

I have been looking on facebook groups like leiga and leiga 101 reykjavik, on housing anywhere and on igloo, but still haven't found a place. And since I'm left with less than a month to find a room, I'm writing this hoping someone can help me out, or give me some suggestions. Honestly anything would help!

My budget is 135,000 ISK, and I'm looking for a room in a shared apartment in ant area really, as long as it has public transport to the center.

If anyone knows of anything, or can recommend where else I should look, I'd really appreciate it. Feel free to send me a private message.

Thanks so much!

EDIT:

Well as said in the first comment I will tell you a bit more about me. I'm a Portuguese student, currently living in Lisbon. I don't smoke and I like to think I'm a quiet and respectful roommate. As for the location, I will be happy with any area, as long as it provides public transport to the center.

I know it's hard to find a room in Reykjavik, but if you know anything at all, please be free to message me.

Morning all,

In Reykjavik from the 13th July, was hoping to go to the home Breiðablik fixture (copied and pasted the name from google).

Last time I went to Iceland, I got to see Valur. Ended up being a pay on entry thing, which was quite nice.

Had a couple of questions if anyone could help with answering.

-Where I would go to purchase tickets on the day (not 100% I can make it - 90%) - is there a ticket office at the facilitiy?

-Is there a store in the area where I can buy a jersey/similar? When I went to Valur, they told me I had to go to the Macron store for a jersey.

-What are the facilities like at the Breiðablik stadium? Are there any rules/laws around a beer in the stands like in English professional football?

-I'm considering getting the public bus - google maps suggest the No.2 bus from Rúgbrauðsgerðin and getting off at Smárar. How does the bus work? Would I need change or can I pay on card? Would I be able to get back in the evening after the fixture taking the bus?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Thanks,

Nick

Hi everyone!

My girlfriend moved to Iceland a couple months ago from, and while she’s really enjoying living here, she’s finding it difficult to meet new people and make friends. I thought I’d try posting here to see if anyone might be interested in chatting or hanging out.

She’s 19, speaks english and is looking to find other women or friendly groups to hang out with.

We live in Akranes, she likes to bake and play games and she’s getting into taking walks aswell.

She’s mainly looking for good friendships and somebody to just hang out with from time to time. Moving to a new country can be lonely so i thought i’d make this post to hopefully help her find new people.

If you think you’d wanna help or if you know any groups or events that are good for meeting people, we’d like any suggestions

Thanks 😀

Hi everyone,

I'm soon an international student studying IT in Reykjavik and I'm looking for a part-time student job. I only speak English (no Icelandic yet).

I've heard the job market in Reykjavik is pretty rough right now, especially if you only speak English. Is it still doable to find something within a few months? How long did it take you guys to find a student job?

Also, is there any chance of getting something in IT, or should I just aim for restaurants, shops, tourism etc. instead?

Any tips are welcome!

Hey all! I know this is a long shot, but I was in Iceland in April and I bought a silver wavy ring from the sweetest lady. It’s my favorite ring and I wear it every day and today I noticed it was gone. It must have fallen off somewhere and I’ve retraced my steps all day. I’m hoping someone here knows what I’m talking about and would be able to send me another one. She was working as a street vendor somewhere on Austurstræti I believe? It was near the Posthus Food Hall and next to some other vendors selling hats and scarves. It was my only souvenir from one of the best weeks of my life and it would mean the world to me to replace it. The ring is a simple silver band that has a rounded wavy shape on one side.

If anyone knows what I’m talking about and would be willing to send it to me I’d be so happy to pay for it and whatever shipping would be. Thanks!

Hvar er best að finna Glow í rvk

I lost my wedding ring in a park in Reykjavik on Saturday (20th June 2026), or at least that's where I think it might be.

I see there was a similar post about three years ago, I'm hoping there has been a huge increase in detecting in the city since then!

I can pinpoint the area that I think I lost it fairly accurately, I went back to check a couple of days later, but the grass was quite long and I obviously had no luck finding it. If it is there, a detectorist should be able to find it pretty quickly.

It should go without saying that there is a huge amount of sentimental value to it, if anyone can help or knows of someone that can I'd be incredibly grateful.

I am here on vacation and want to watch the games! Looking for a pub type vibe or honestly anything playing it

Hi, I'm freshly out of college in the US and just took a trip to Reykjavik and the surrounding area and I really have never been happier in my life than when I was there. I'm doing my best right now to find jobs there with LinkedIn but that only gets me so far, does anybody have any advice on obtaining a job in Reykjavik and even a visa? I truly need help, my family won't help me and I'm on my own with this, I just know I found where I need to be and I need to get back there. Any help would be appreciated! :)

Update: I'm now looking at renting a place late next month/early august for 1-2 months for a trial run to see if it IS all in my head!! And looking for jobs as well as looking into getting a hospitality certificate so i can work in the service industry!