The 3 Most Icelandic Cities in the World | Denmark, Greenland & Canada & Riding a Bicycle

Atli Halldórsson is the co-project manager of the Snorri Programs, splitting his time between Iceland and Vancouver, Canada. In this episode, we explore the deep cultural ties between Iceland, Scandinavia, and North America—through the lens of an Icelander dedicated to reconnecting people of Icelandic descent with their roots.

Atli unpacks what makes Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Copenhagen, Denmark, two of the most "Icelandic" cities outside of Iceland, tracing their history, traditions, and evolving cultural expressions.

From Viking migration to modern identity, this is a wide-ranging conversation—from Atli’s time in Denmark, where he mastered riding a bicycle with no hands, to his adventures in Canada, exploring the Rocky Mountains and the Icelandic diaspora.

 

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