The Westman Islands: Iceland’s Hidden Gem in the South EditorialWhile much of Iceland draws attention for its wondrous waterfalls, vast glaciers, andbubbling geothermal wonders, just off the...
Photo series from the South EditorialThe days are shorter now in Iceland. The sun rises around eleven o’clock, so it’s important to make...
Sumarsyrpa EditorialÍ júlí sækja flestir ferðamenn Ísland heim. Í júlí eru Íslendingar líka mest á ferðinni; enda mildasti mánuðurinn. Margir...
The Westman Islands: Iceland’s Hidden Gem in the South Einar Th. ThorsteinssonWhile much of Iceland draws attention for its wondrouswaterfalls, vast glaciers, and bubbling geothermal wonders, just off the...
Fjallabak EditorialWhen it rains, and it does so often in Fjallabak, the highlands of Rangárvallasýsla and Vestur-Skaftafellssýsla, Iceland is...
Langisjór EditorialWhat is the most beautiful place in Iceland? I’m often asked this question. And, of course, there is...
Hekla’s fearsome reputation through the Ages EditorialThe Gateway to Hell- Hekla’s fearsome reputation through the Ages Hekla is one of the best known volcanoes...
The Gifts of the River EditorialThe Þjórsá River, which flows along the border between Árnessýsla and Rangárvallasýsla counties, originates from the desolate wasteland...
A Pretty Ugly Pool EditorialLjótipollur (“Ugly Pool”) is a majestic and strikingly beautiful explosion crater near Frostastadavatn, just west of Landmannalaugar in...
In and around Eyrarbakki EditorialThe first Icelandic census was conducted in 1703. It is the oldest census in the world, still preserved....
The Commonwealth farm in Þjórsárdalur EditorialThe Commonwealth farm in Þjórsárdalur is one of Iceland’s best kept secrets. The farmhouse, built on the site...
Visiting South Iceland EditorialFlúðir is the only village in the municipality of Hrunamannahreppur, which abuts Árnessýsla in South Iceland. The population...
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...
A visit to Þingvellir EditorialIt has been 95 years since the first national park in Iceland, Þingvellir National Park, was established in...
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...
Winter Beauty at Thingvellir EditorialIt takes just an hour to drive from the capital to Thingvellir, one of the most historically significant...
By Vatnajökull EditorialVatnajökull is located in the southeast corner of Iceland. Covering 7,700 km² it is the largest glacier in...
