The psalmist Hallgrímur Editorial The psalmist Hallgrímur Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674) was a priest and Iceland's greatest hymn poet. He is best known for the Passion ...
Skagafjörðurinn Editorial Skagafjörðurinn Skagafjörður is an exceptionally beautiful county / municipality, the fjord and the settlement. The fjord is from Húnsnes a...
The Summer Twenty-Two Editorial The Summer twenty-two This summer has been unusually wet and cold. Real Icelandic summer. Now that the summer is over, the Icelandic Mete...
Four spots to visit Editorial Four spots to visit The best time to see and experience much of Iceland is during the height of summer. Here are four places that are grea...
Go north Editorial Go north The northernmost county in the country, Norður Þingeyjar, is not very populated. The county stretches from the east side of Tjörne...
A peninsula, a mountain and a river, each with many names Editorial A peninsula, a mountain and a river, each with many names Húsavík stands on the northeast corner of Skjálfandi Bay, which lies between Tjör...
The Pearl that is Ásbyrgi Editorial The Pearl that is Ásbyrgi “Ásbyrgi IS the most beautiful place in Iceland!”, I heard an Icelandic woman say to her friend in the Ásbyrgi st...
About Rauðanes Editorial About Rauðanes Rauðanes Point on Melrakkaslétta in Þistilfjörður is a unique natural pearl. Around Rauðanes, there is a well-marked 7 km-lo...
Mývatn Tours – Explore the Interior of Iceland Jenna Gottlieb Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Askja and Viti Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to an otherworldly landscape that must be ...
A Charming Farm in Marvellous Mývatn Jenna Gottlieb Vogafjós emphasises a farm-to-table approach amidst stunning surroundings Vogafjós is situated on a spectacular slice of land in the Mývat...
The Icelandic Seal Centre Jenna Gottlieb The Icelandic Seal Centre was created to promote seal research and sustainable seal-watching along the Vatnsnes peninsula. While the centre ...
An Idyllic Ice Cave in the Great North Editorial Geo Travel takes you to the heart of the Lofthellir ice cave Embarking on an ice cave adventure in Iceland is a unique, fascinating exp...
Laufás by Eyjafjörður Editorial Laufás by Eyjafjörður Laufás is one of the most beautiful turf houses in the country and is part of the National Museum of Iceland. It st...
Winter paradise Editorial Winter paradise Where should you go during the high winters in Iceland to experience heavy snow, darkness, the northern lig...
Harbour Restaurant & Bar Helga Björgulfsdóttir A welcoming new addition to Skagaströnd In the small village of Skagaströnd in Northwest Iceland, you can find a brand new restaurant, Harb...
The poet’s place Hraun Editorial The poet's place Hraun The poet and naturalist Jónas Hallgrímsson is, without a doubt, one of our most beloved poets. He was born in Hrau...
The sea and the sky in Húsavík Editorial The sea and the sky in Húsavík Three years ago, the spa GeoSea opened in Húsavík. In the middle of the 20th century, it was decided to dr...
Autumn has arrived in Akureyri Editorial Autumn has arrived in Akureyri It was autumnal but beautiful in Minjagarðurinn in Akureyri this morning. The church was built in 1846, b...
The salmon river with three names Editorial The salmon river with three names When Laxá (Salmong river), sometimes called the queen of salmon fishing rivers in Iceland, flows into the...
The Krafla fires, nine eruptions in nine years Editorial The Krafla fires, nine eruptions in nine years The Krafla eruptions, north of Lake Mývatn, were nine volcanic eruptions at Krafla from Dece...
The lighthouse in Flatey, and one big ring Editorial The lighthouse in Flatey, and one big ring The first lighthouse off the coast of Iceland was built at Valahnjúkur in Reykjanes in 1878. Ove...
Hrísey Island in Eyjafjörður Editorial Hrísey Island in Eyjarfjörður Hrísey Island in the middle of Eyjarfjörður fjord is the second largest island off the coast of Iceland, 8 ...
Colours and YES Editorial Colours and YES Just east of Mývatn by Námafjall Mountain is the high-temperature area Hverarönd. The site is only 500 km / 300 m away from...
Keflavík in the North – There should be an airport there Editorial Keflavík 28/08/2021 10:29 : A7R IV / FE 1.2/50mm GM There is a glimpse of a house at the mouth of the Keflavík river. Gjögurfjall Mountain...
One black sheep Editorial One black sheep There are more sheep than humans in Iceland. Up here on Rauðanúpur on Melrakkaslétta yesterday, I came across these five sh...
Earthquake and there will be water, Skjálftavatn Lake Editorial Earthquake and there will be water, Skjálftavatn Lake. Skjálftavatn Lake in Öxarfjörður was formed during a landslide after the earthquake ...
Krua Siam Helga Björgulfsdóttir Experience Thai Cuisine in North Iceland In the heart of the largest town of North Iceland, Akureyri, is the Krua Siam restaurant. The re...
The Arctic Coast Way Editorial Explore this scenic North Iceland route North Iceland’s newest tourist route spans 900km and has been dubbed the Arctic Coast Way...
Bathe in Beer Editorial Bjórböðin is a unique, exhilarating spa in a scenic slice of North Iceland Iceland is home to some of the cleanest, purest water on...
Travel to the Edge of the Arctic Jenna Gottlieb Explore the Northeast of Iceland, the end of the Arctic Coast Way The northeast of Iceland is home to some of the most ...
Drangey in Skagafjörður Editorial Drangey in Skagafjörður There aren't many places in Iceland where the summer evenings are more beautiful than in Skagafjörður. The w...
Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall Editorial Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall Jökulsá á Fjöllum is the second longest river in Iceland or 206 km / 129 mi long and largest by vol...
Skagaströnd on Skagi Editorial Skagaströnd on Skagi Road number 745 is over 100km / 60mi long from Skagaströnd to Sauðárkrókur. It is one of the most unfrequented ...
Summer in Siglufjörður Editorial Summer in Siglufjörður The weather was incredible in Siglufjörður this Sunday when the Icelandic Times passed through...
The Swimming Pool in Hofsós Editorial Hofsós in Skagafjörður The swimming pool in Hofsós in Skagafjörður opened in 2010 and is an award-winning structure designed by Basalt A...
Dalvík Harbour in Perfect Weather Editorial Dalvík Harbour in Perfect Weather One of the most beautiful harbours in the country is Dalvík Harbour. But it is not only beautiful;...
Hrísey and Látraströnd Editorial Hrísey and Látraströnd Hrísey Island in the middle of Eyjafjörður is the second largest island off the coast of Iceland after Heimaey. I...
Flatey Island Church in Skjálfandi Bay Editorial Flatey Island Church in Skjálfandi Bay The church in Flatey Island in Skjálfandi Bay was built in 1897 in Brettingsstaðir in Flateyjarda...
Bright Nights Editorial Bright Nights This photo is taken north of Eyjafjörður, three minutes after midnight tonight. Eyjafjörður is a 60 km long fjord in the m...
How was Ásbyrgi created? Editorial How was Ásbyrgi created? Ásbyrgi is one of the greatest natural wonders of Iceland and is part of Iceland's largest national park, Vatna...
Icelandic heat record; 23 days with temperatures above 20° C Editorial Icelandic heat record; 23 days with temperatures above 20° C Today, the Icelandic temperature record has been matched, but for 23 days, ...
Öxarfjörður Editorial Where is the most beautiful midnight sun? Photograph of the day – Photographer Páll Stefánsson Of course, in the northernmost municip...
Rauðinúpur in Melrakkaslétta Editorial Photograph of the day - Photographer Páll Stefánsson The largest gannet nesting site in North Iceland Rauðinúpur, a cliff to...
Grjótnes in Melrakkaslétta Editorial Photograph of the day – Páll Stefánsson Midnight in Grjótnes, Melrakkaslétta 28/06/2021 00:22 35mm Midnight in Grjótnes, Melrakka...
Visit the Great North Jenna Gottlieb Explore the culture, beauty and history of North Iceland North Iceland is a beautiful part of the country, encompassing breathtaking nat...
Mývatn Tours: Explore the Interior of Iceland Editorial Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Askja and Viti Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to an otherworldly landscape that must be see...
Karen Agnete Þórarinsson (1903-1992) Editorial Karen Agnete Þórarinsdóttir has worked as a painter and participated in numerous exhibitions, group exhibitions and solo exhibitions, both ...
Light in the North Andrew Scott Fortune Light in the North Hólar Keeps History Alive Hólar’s small population belies its importance in Icelandic history. With nine centuries of his...
Visit the Great North Jenna Gottlieb Explore the culture, beauty and history of North Iceland North Iceland is a beautiful part of the country, encompassing breathtaking nat...
Mývatn Tours: Explore the Interior of Iceland Editorial Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Askja and Viti Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to an otherworldly landscape that must be see...
Karen Agnete Þórarinsson (1903-1992) Editorial Karen Agnete Þórarinsdóttir has worked as a painter and participated in numerous exhibitions, group exhibitions and solo exhibitions, both ...
Light in the North Andrew Scott Fortune Light in the North Hólar Keeps History Alive Hólar’s small population belies its importance in Icelandic history. With nine centuries of his...
The Birds in Hrísey Editorial Hrísey is known for its rich and diverse bird life. Approximately 40 species of birds nest on the island. Hrísey, though, is best known for ...
A year in the life of the birds in the Lake Mývatn area Editorial A paradise for wildfowl Mývatn is known to birders throughout the world for its rich birdlife, particularly its abundance of breeding wildfo...
Bathe in Beer Jenna Gottlieb Bjórböðin is a unique, exhilarating spa in a scenic slice of north Iceland Iceland is home to some of the cleanest, purest water on eart...
Akureyri Heart of the North Andrew Scott Fortune The dozen inhabitants in 1786, clinging to the side of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, probably never imagined their brave struggle wo...
Relax in the Mývatn Nature Baths’ geothermal waters Jenna Gottlieb Soak in the Amazing Scenery Mývatn is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the northeast, luring travelers with gorgeous hiki...
Garden for the Birds Hrafnhildur Þórhalldsóttir A summer in Skagaströnd The Fulmar is a large gull-like seabird, seen at Skagaströnd from January to October, usually in flight offshore...
Seals sun on the Seashore Hrafnhildur Þórhalldsóttir A day in Húnaþing vestra on the North-West Coast The beauty of Húnaþing vestra, conveyed in its grassy heaths, majestic mountains, pill...
Skagaströnd Vignir Andri Guðmundsson Where Past, Present and Future Meet One might think that life in a small remote fishing town would result in a reserved population wary ...