Iceland Tourism Associaton - Hittumst 2011

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Iceland Tourism Association - Hittumst 2011 - Natura Hotel. Ferðamálasamtök Íslands stóðu fyrir hittingi fólks úr ferðaþjónustu 11. október 2011.

Bjork at Airwaves in Reykjavik Iceland

Bjork is Iceland’s best knows musician and for a good reason too. I’ve got great respect for her for preserving her own style of music and not selling out to some of the great record labels. If she had sold her music to the big companies she would have lost some if not most of her artistic liberty of expression.

Bjork is probably the most famous Icelander – ever!

 When I work as a tour guide I love telling people about Bjork because she is often the only person foreign visitors in Iceland know prior to their visit. For better or worse. What many people do not know is that Bjork has tried her hand in many different styles of music ranging from raw rock to jazz. Who would have thought?

Bjork’s jazz album Gling Glo sells steadily in spite of the fact it came out perhaps 15 years ago. Bjork wasn’t all that serious about the album at the time but it produced an unforgettable song – Oh So Quiet.

If you’re in town and want to get the best advice on what music to buy, go to the store 12 Tonar (12 Tones) on Skolavordustigur street. The shop is in an old corrugated iron building ( you go up some steps) which stands on the left hand side of the street, about half way up, as you walk up towards the landmark memorial church in Reykjavik – Hallgrimskirkja – which looks like a space shuttle about to lift off.

Airwaves Music Festival Reykjavik Iceland 12-16 October 2011

Iceland Airwaves Reykjavik Iceland 2011 starts October 12 and runs until October 16^th. The main event is sold out but there are off-venue events also which remain free and open to everyone. Try listening to some music in a local swimming pool! Or a hostel!

Gus Gus, YACHT, Monsters of Men and more are some of the local bands sure to rock your socks off! Personally, although mainstream, I find Monster of Men’s music most enjoyable. Singing, lyrics and music – I’m a fan.

Apart from those mentined there are about 200 other acts – Sinead O’Connor – remember her? Wonderful singer and wonderful music out of Ireland.

Expect to party with 10.000 other music fans this week in Reykjavik.

Most of the events take place in the evening so there is plenty of time to see the sights. Try the Reykjavik Bike Tour with Reykjavik BikeTours every day at 10 AM, or Whale watching with Elding Whale Watcing Company every day (weather permitting) at 1 PM.

Winter Bike Tour in Reykjavik Iceland

Why not bike in the snow? Dress properly and you'll enjoy the ride just as much! Click here to see a video.

French schoolgroup bicycles through Reykjavik

French schoolgroup from Maison Familiale in La Tour d'Aigues in the south of France near Aix en Provence. They enjoyed a guided tour of Reykjavik Iceland in the French language.