“HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL
– HEADING FOR THE FUTURE”
Nordic Public Health Conference – NEW DATES: 28 – 30 JUNE 2022
Update November 2021
Dear delegates,
Both conferences were postponed from 2020, due to COVID-19, and will take place in the end of June and beginning of July 2022 in Reykjavik.
As previously planned the conferences will take place in the same week with one shared day. This gives a great opportunity to explore the commonalities between Public Health and Positive Psychology. The home of the conference is Harpa, Reykjavik´s spectacular conference and concert hall located by the harbour, downtown Reykjavik.
Registration is now open.
Nothing ruins a vacation like an email from your boss. Thankfully, Iceland has the perfect solution: OutHorse your Email. Yes, seriously! Iceland’s very special horses will write real out of office replies so you can enjoy your vacation in peace 🐴📤
Visit OutHorseYourEmail.com to try it #OutHorseYourEmail #VisitIceland #InspiredbyIceland
One of the many things that make the Icelandic horse so special is how colorful they are! They are indeed one of the most colorful breeds in the whole world with over 40 colors and 100 variations! The horse in this picture is a red roan, a truly magical color! Roans change their coat color depending on the season. Pretty cool, don’t you think?
@horsesoficeland #Horsesoficeland #inspiredbyiceland #visiticeland
📸 @icelandic_explorer
@westiceland offers unique culinary experiences and a wide variety of ingredients sourced straight from the local farms 🌱 Among the options, you will find fresh seafood, vegetables, meats, and dairy used to prepare artisanal dishes from recipes handed down through the generations. Explore the local restaurants that serve their traditional specialties and seasonal offerings☺️
#inspiredbyiceland
Craving a getaway to Iceland? Experience the best of the Icelandic summer and combine your hotel stays with camping! Immerse yourself in the country's nature by falling asleep surrounded by a fjord at one of Iceland's many campsites ⛺️
A few guidelines on how to camp responsibly:
💛 Always be safe and leave your travel plan on @safetravel_iceland;
🧡 Make sure you only choose designated campsites;
❤️ Use the opportunity to hike in the areas as you leave your car and worries behind on the campground;
💚 Respect nature and don't leave behind any waste.
#inspiredbyiceland
Have you always dreamed of seeing puffins in their natural environment? 💛 @icelandair has got you covered, offering domestic flights close to puffin-watching spots. Here are some exciting destinations:
👉Reykjavík: access to Vestmannaeyjar;
👉Akureyri: access to Hrísey, Grímsey and Mývatn;
👉Egilsstaðir: access to Borgarfjörður Eystri;
👉Ísafjörður: access to Látrabjarg.
Pro tip: Go birdwatching in the morning or evening as the puffins spend their days at sea.
#inspiredbyiceland
Are you feeling adventurous? Then @visitreykjavik, Europe's northernmost capital with a lot to offer 😍 The city has an exciting art scene, vibrant nightlife, fantastic restaurants, and architectural gems for you to explore. Summer is surely the perfect time to visit Reykjavik and plan an action-packed stay. Mountains, parks, and unspoiled nature reigns are steps away from the capital. Here are some fantastic places to visit:
💚 Heiðmörk nature reserve;
💚 Elliða river valley;
💚 Viðey Island;
💚 Grótta Lighthouse.
#inspiredbyiceland
📸 @hellotravelers_
Did you expect to find this almost tropical-looking spot in Iceland? 🇮🇸 Rauðasandur in the @visitwestfjords is a 10 km (6 miles) long red sand beach with colors ranging from white through yellow through red to black. As the white sand beaches might be common to you, this is a unique spot for Icelanders used to volcanic beaches with black sand. This tranquil oasis owes the unique coloring to its location as the Westfjords, one of the oldest parts of Iceland, are no longer volcanically active.
#inspiredbyiceland #thewestfjordsway
Admire the landscape around Dyrholæy lighthouse situated in @southiceland ✨ Are you brave enough to go up and see the views of the nearby black beaches? Visit this unique lighthouse, resembling a medieval tower, and get inspired by the soft colors of the landscape surrounding it ✨
👉🏻 Pro tip: as you travel around the Dyrhólaey nature reserve in the summertime, be mindful of the closed bird nesting areas.
#inspiredbyiceland
📸 @jaykyren
@designmarch has officially launched! 🤩 For the next few days, from 4th to 8th May, @visitreykjavik area will celebrate design in all forms. With over 100 exhibitions and 200 events, it is safe to say that everyone should find something to their liking.
👉🏻 Head to the link in our bio to read more about Icelandic design and highlights of the festival in the blog post written by the talented @jonholmgeirs, an Icelandic product & interaction designer.
The snow is melting fast, and it is time to get our hands dirty! Hrafnhildur and Bjarni bought Vellir Farm—and church—and resurrected it. The farm is situated in a remote valley in @northiceland where they grow various fruits & veggies, run a boutique restaurant, and sell seasonal goods in their farm store you won't find anywhere else 🌱 Would you like to visit Vellir? ☺️
If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination, head to @visitausturland to see the Klifbrekkufossar (a tongue twister, we know 😜). This long waterfall has seven drops and a height of 90 meters (300 feet), making it one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland. The clear water of the falls and the surrounding lush vegetation make Klifbrekkufossar a uniquely beautiful spot 😍
📸 @mathiasdecoensel
#inspiredbyiceland
@visitreykjavik is a city that is famous for its devotion to the arts and culture. One of the most recognizable landmarks is Hallgrimskirkja, a church that overlooks the city’s panorama. Visitors to Reykjavík will also find more than 60 museums, exhibition spaces, and galleries around every corner. This wealth of institutions celebrates the Icelandic culture and proudly displays the creative traditions of both famous international artists and locals 🇮🇸
#inspiredbyiceland
📸 @luciana.travelphotos