Winter Beauty at Thingvellir EditorialIt takes just an hour to drive from the capital to Thingvellir, one of the most historically significant...
Katla: A Block of Black Steel EditorialThere is a strong likelihood that Katla, one of Iceland’s largest and most active central volcanoes, will erupt...
The 50th anniversary of the eruption in Vestmannaeyjar EditorialIt was 50 years ago, on January 23, 1973, when an eruption began in Heimaey, the largest and...
A Perfectly Shaped Shield EditorialSkjaldbreidur is a shield volcano formed in a massive eruption 9,000 years ago, located northeast of Thingvellir. Shield...
A visit to Þingvellir EditorialIt has been 95 years since the first national park in Iceland, Þingvellir National Park, was established in...
Visiting South Iceland EditorialFlúðir is the only village in the municipality of Hrunamannahreppur, which abuts Árnessýsla in South Iceland. The population...
Skógar Museum – The Crown Jewel among regional museums Hallur HallssonThis year its former director, Þórður Tómason celebrated his 100th birthday Skógar Museum can be found by the...
The Folk Museum of Vestmannaeyjar EditorialThe museum holds several permanent exhibits though there are always smaller temporary exhibits and various events and special...
Hekla EditorialThe queen, Hekla Hekla is the most active and probably the best-known volcano in Iceland. Hekla is a...
Visit Vestmannaeyjar EditorialThe charming Westman Islands offer exciting activities, wildlife-watching and culture The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are chock-full of rocky...
By Vatnajökull EditorialVatnajökull is located in the southeast corner of Iceland. Covering 7,700 km² it is the largest glacier in...
The Centre of Iceland EditorialAt an elevation of 880 meters, in the Skagafjördur region, at the northeastern corner of Hofsjökull glacier, lies...
Hekla EditorialHekla is one of Iceland’s best-known and most active volcanoes, often called the Queen of Icelandic volcanoes. The...
Skálholt – the Principal Place of Iceland for 750 years EditorialSkálholt was the spiritual and cultural heart of Iceland for about 750 years, the center of ecclesiastical power...
Thingvellir EditorialÞingvellir national park was established by law, passed in 1928. According to them the protected area shall always...
Skaftafell – A Gem for All Seasons EditorialSkaftafell is a unique place, a beautiful green oasis nestled between two glaciers of Vatnajökull in the Öræfi...
A Pretty Ugly Pool EditorialLjótipollur (“Ugly Pool”) is a majestic and strikingly beautiful explosion crater near Frostastadavatn, just west of Landmannalaugar in...
Lómagnúpur – At the Border Between Regions EditorialLómagnúpur is a strikingly beautiful, steep sea cliff west of Skeidarárjökull glacier, where South Iceland and East Iceland...
A River Becomes a Torrent EditorialAt the beginning of the last century, electrification began in Iceland. The first hydroelectric power station was built...
A Brightly Coloured Selfoss EditorialThe increase in population in the municipality of Árborg is unique on a national scale in Iceland. The...
