2016 in Iceland: An Instagram Year in Review – Part 1

While 2016 has certainly been an eventful year in Iceland, it’s also been a pretty one! At least if you look at the instagram pics. If you want to see more, check out part II and part III!

From the amazing light show on Monday night here in Reykjavík!

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Nov 23, 2016 at 8:57am PST

It’s not easy being green… it is easy seeing it though, on a tour from Reykjavik!

A photo posted by Johannes Richter (@johannesrichter) on Nov 22, 2016 at 12:46pm PST

Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods. You wonder why they called it that…?

Icelandic sheep dogs are totally friggin sweet. They have 2 coats, both fully water proof. Super intelligent and their lineage can be traced directly to the Vikings original settlements.

A photo posted by shea hennessy (@s.h.ea) on Nov 17, 2016 at 8:46am PST

Two-faced dog is ashamed.

Maybe I’ll deal with it. Maybe I’ll deal with it the way I dealt with Curly Jefferson.

A photo posted by shea hennessy (@s.h.ea) on Nov 16, 2016 at 9:29am PST

In heaven, or more specifically, at the Blue Lagoon.

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A photo posted by E A S T W E S T (@eastwesticeland) on Nov 16, 2016 at 11:36am PST

Walking on water? Sure, everything is possible in Iceland! (Sort-of.)

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A photo posted by Tuiara Atlasova (@zhuyara) on Nov 14, 2016 at 2:57pm PST

I rode through the tundra on a pony with no name… (not quite as catchy, is it?)

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A photo posted by Suzie Bishop (@ach.was) on Nov 14, 2016 at 6:17am PST

If photos from Harpa concert hall sometimes look like incomprehensible modern art… that’s because Harpa sometimes looks like that.

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A photo posted by Robin ↟ Feather & Flint (@featherandflint) on Nov 11, 2016 at 5:28am PST

Hexagonal basalt columns at Reynisfjara, with a backdrop of Reynisdrangar out in the sea, south Iceland.

Iceland Airwaves has officially begun! It kicked off yesterday with a number of great performances both off-venue and official. Kött Grá Pje was a must see for us last night at Harpa and today we are looking forward to Amnesia Scanner, Julia Holter, and much more! . Who are you looking forward to seeing the most?

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Nov 3, 2016 at 9:34am PDT

Psychedelic concert photo from the famous Reykjavik nightlife.

i can’t see through the gloom

A photo posted by shea hennessy (@s.h.ea) on Nov 3, 2016 at 8:59am PDT

This sheep seems a little lost, doesn’t it?

A photo posted by Tuiara Atlasova (@zhuyara) on Oct 31, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

Be careful on Reynisfjara beach. It’s magnificent, but don’t get too close.

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A photo posted by Benjamin Vonlaseine (@vonlaseine) on Oct 31, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

Iceland is also beautiful from above.

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A photo posted by Benjamin Vonlaseine (@vonlaseine) on Oct 27, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

Harpa concert hall is supportive of breast cancer awareness and so should you be.

With the sheep no longer roaming the countryside, it is time for the Icelandic goats to shine. At one point the population was as low as 90 animals globally, but now thanks to the Háafell Goat Farm in south west Iceland, the numbers have surpassed 800. – – -Fun fact: the goat pictured above was a recent star in the hit series Game Of Thrones, if you couldn’t already tell based on his naturally star like appearance!

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Oct 25, 2016 at 3:22am PDT

You wouldn’t think it, but this guy is actually a huge HBO star.

Its finally Friday and a perfect day to share with you the beautiful Skógafoss! It continues to be one of our favourite waterfalls along the south coast. The ability to get within such close proximity to the falls provides a unique experience allowing you to feel the full force created by this natural powerhouse – Remember to tag your photos with #whatsonrvk for a chance to be featured in our monthly magazine!

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Oct 21, 2016 at 2:29am PDT

Being in front of the raw power of waterfall can be mind blowing.