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Arnarvatnsheiði
It is said, whether it is true or not, that there are three uncountable places in Iceland. The...
Snæfellsjökull glacier
It is likely that Snæfellsjökull is the most beautiful volcano in the country. At least that thought always...
Spend Time in Fantastic Fjallabyggð
Siglufjörður and Ólafsfjörður are two small fishing villages on the very northern tip of the breathtaking Tröllaskagi Peninsula,...
The glacier lights up
Incredibly beautiful, they have brought Snæfellsjökull closer to Reykjavík, I thought as I crossed Öskjuhlíð on my way...
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum
The history of the Árnessýsla Heritage Museum began in 1953, almost 70 years ago. In the beginning, it...
Litla Horn
The Viking village under the mountains One of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland and one of the...
Halldór Laxness
The Nobel Prize-winning Writer from Iceland Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) stands as a luminary amongst the other Icelandic writers...
Reykjavík’s New Lifestyle Destination
Hafnartorg hosts more than 30 shops and restaurants Hafnartorg Gallery is a brand-new elegant space with shopping, food,...
Kjalarnes & Kollafjörður
Under the roots of Esja, there is a scale-cut promontory, Kjalarnes, with about 1,400 inhabitants. This beautiful promontory,...
Five locations
Isn’t now the perfect time to dream about travelling to beautiful locations… where to go this winter or...
Hvalvatn, at the end of Hvalfjörður
Hvalvatn, at the end of Hvalfjörður,is a gorgeous lake, as are its surroundings. Hvalvatn is the second deepest...
1,000 Years of Fish
A small fishing village has turned into an export hub Fishing is in the blood and heritage of...
Jónas Hallgrímsson
Men who Made Iceland Jónas Hallgrímsson Changed the face of Icelandic poetry Many of Iceland’s greatest heroes were...
GUNNLAUGUR SCHEVING
The artist who challenged traditional views of art At the beginning of the 20th century, Icelandic art was...
The longest rivers in Iceland
Þjórsá (in the south) is the longest river in the country, and the river that produces the most...
The Beer Spa – Adventure in Árskógssandur
Bathe in beer, tour a brewery and stay in a cosy hotel in a scenic slice of north...
Glorious Dýrafjörður
Dýrafjörður lies between Arnarfjörður and Önundarfjörður in the Westfjords. The fjord is over 30 km long, and 9...
Aurora borealis
One of the most amazing things to experience in nature are the northern lights, aurora borealis. These natural...