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The longest ski jump in history

Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi flew 291 meters in Iceland on Wednesday 24th April 2024 for an unofficial world record touted by organizer Red Bull as "the longest ski jump in history."

Change of season

Spring made a delightful entrance as the first cruise ship of the season docked yesterday, on Sunday, April 14th.

Winter still present

Winter still has a grip on us up here, and there is plenty of snow for everyone .

The Easter Program

Easter in Akureyri promises a delightful blend of tradition and festivity.

Öskudagur - Ash Wednesday

A busy week – on Monday was Bun Day (Bolludagur), on Thursday was meat soup, and yesterday was Ash Wednesday.

Bursting Day

Sprengidagur, or Bursting Day, is an Icelandic tradition that falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

"Bun Day"

Today in Iceland, we celebrate Bolludagur