Reykjavík City Journal is a small online magazine based in the world’s northernmost capital.
We aim to publish intriguing, entertaining, imaginative stories in English from Iceland’s miniature metropolis.
We are for curious travellers, local creatives, and thoughtful expats who want an insider’s perspective on life in Iceland’s capital.
Proudly independent, expect honest storytelling and strong photography as we celebrate Reykjavík’s character, contradictions, and charm.
Read on for more information below.
Latest Entries
- A Postcard Paradise Pricing Out the Natives
- 2025 Labour Day Demonstration in Reykjavík
- Transportation in Reykjavík
City in the North
Few cities feel as unlikely, as miraculous, as Reykjavík: a remote capital perched on the Arctic edge, shaped by lava, sagas, stubborn minds, creative souls, and unrelenting weather.
A place so interesting, so absurd, deserves a clear-eyed journalistic gaze—one that resists political spin and looks beyond the glossy filter of tourism.
Reykjavík can be a ridiculous place to call home. It is storm-lashed, overpriced, lit like a dream, and prone to seismic mood swings. But it is home and we owe it our honesty, curiosity, and criticism.
Stories from the Edge of the Arctic
Our goal is to raise the bar in Iceland’s media landscape, providing in-depth, well-researched stories and visual content that prioritise substance over clicks.
By focusing on thoughtful writing and authenticity, we aim to offer a refreshing alternative; one that values quality, nuance, and the true spirit of Reykjavík.
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