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Icelandic musical acts Bjork and Sigur Ros and enjoy a strong following here, while the atmospheric band, Mama, played in many parts of the world last year.
The fact that Iceland is an exorbitant to place the visit, along with perhaps a fear of the unknown, may have deterred Asian side to go.
But the fall in its currency value, with the collapse of its major banks in October, should make you think again.
Of course I still is not cheap, despite being about 50 percent cheaper than before, now is more affordable as a tourist destination Europe.
Outside the high season from June to August, a three-star hotel in the capital Reykjavik hotel costs less than 8,500 crowns Icelandic (S $ 100) per night, four stars, one of about 17 500 SEK per night. Iceland is not a member of the European Union EU and does not use the euro.
With a total area of 103,000 square kilometers, has plenty of elbow room for its population of only 320 000.
About 60 percent of its population lives in the capital and its immediate surroundings, which is relatively empty, even with the presence of tourists.
But come weekends, Reykjavik becomes a cowardly people.
The central part of the city can expand to an area of approximately twice that of Holland Village, but says there are more than 50 bars and clubs to keep the party atmosphere going well into the dawn.
The NASA, in Austurvöllur Square, the center is not only the largest dance club, but also a live performance space that has, for example, organized a recent concert by Icelandic group GusGus electronically.
In Rosenberg Café, a bar famous for Klapparstigur jazz and world music, I had the opportunity to become a solo concert Sigurhjartarsson Palmi, a pianist with the rock group Sniglaband.
Before an audience appreciative, the revelry of 90 minutes was an eclectic mix of ballads, ragtime, blues and even a couple of awakening by a choir sang hymns of 10 men.
Slinky dance beats, complemented by sweaty bodies, shake to other joints of the hips as B5, Jacobsen, Solon, and Oliver.
Keep in mind, however, that the party does not start until way after midnight on weekends when the clubs are open until 6:00 a.m. (as opposed to 1 am Monday through Friday).
A spokesman for the tourist office, Visit Reykjavik, said that the financial crisis has not quite dampened the party atmosphere especially on weekends.
As the bar prices are high, people go to nightclubs a little later, after the first downing of a few rounds of drinks at home. Most nightclubs will not cover the costs imposed, unless a special occasion or when a popular band is playing. If there is a Entrance fee is 500 to 2000 crowns. A beer or glass of wine costs about 1,000 crowns, while a gin and tonic may cost more than 1,700 crowns.
Reykjavik Shante residents Shekhanzai, 26, who runs a travel agency, said that the variety is one of the attractions of nightlife. "It depends what you are looking for – elegant clubs, clubs with good music, with DJs cozy pubs or dark brown. "
However, dress well, she advised, as some places have a dress code. "Icelanders are too many clothes to leave. But jeans are okay if the rest of the team is great, "she says.
On another night, I saw some coming indie rock bands on the roof of Nylenduvoruverzlun Hemma & Valda a small cafe, but full in the trade drag Laugavegur.
At 12 Tonar music store, you can fall into the music sessions and sample CDs on a sofa, with coffee served by shop assistants.
To get a taste of Icelandic music, ranging from Emiliana Torrini established artists and new acts such as Bob Justman, you should check out music stores homegrown, 12 Tonar (Skolavordustigur 15) and Smekkleysa (Laugavegur 28).
You can sample CDs on a sofa, with coffee served by shop assistants.
Listening to music Icelandic as "soundscape ethereal Sigur Ros, it's hard not to think about how wild and diverse landscape of the country may have contributed to songwriting inspiration.
Without doubt, Reykjavik is charming for its small intimate size and their gaily painted houses in the range of its emblematic church, Hallgrímskirkja, with distant views of Mount Esja.
But the full experience of Iceland, is essential to venture outside the capital to see the many natural wonders.
A stay at Hotel Ranga, a 11/2-hour drive from Reykjavik, takes us through the distance and relaxation, flanked by the salmon-rich river Ranga. The luxurious four-star resort, inspired by the design of a Canadian fishing lodge, has had its share fair rate control in the musical, including award-winning Icelandic musician Mugison. Rack rates range from € 164 (S $ 324) by a superior single room in winter (low season) to € 750 for a main room in summer (high season).
Not only Is this a good base for day trips to 's South Iceland waterfalls, inspiring fear volcanoes, lava fields and glaciers and as the beach of black sand near the village of Vik, is also one of the best places to watch the aurora borealis or northern lights.
It is a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky near the North Pole.
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