Valley of the valleys Editorial Valley of the valleys In 1703, 320 years ago when the first census was taken here in Iceland, it was also the first census in the world th...
The unique Eyjafjörður Editorial The unique Eyjafjörður In the middle of the north is Eyjafjörður, a 60 km long fjord, between high mountains. The Eyjafjörður area from Si...
Wonderful in Fjallabyggð Editorial Wonderful in Fjallabyggð About two thousand people now live in Fjallabyggð, this northernmost large municipality in Iceland, Siglufjörður...
A fascinating world of hot water Editorial A fascinating world of hot water Opposite Akureyri, at the bottom of Eyjafjörður and below Vaðlaheiði you can find Skógarböðin / Forrest...
Yes, it is beautiful by Húnaflói Editorial Yes, it is beautiful by Húnaflói The two Húnavatn counties, in the northwest, on the east and south sides of Húnaflói, are exceptionally ...
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 Mýva...
Spend Time in Fantastic Fjallabyggð Editorial Spend Time in Fantastic Fjallabyggð Siglufjörður and Ólafsfjörður are two small fishing villages on the very northern tip of the breathta...
Five locations Editorial Five locations Isn't now the perfect time to dream about travelling to beautiful locations... where to go this winter or plan longer trip...
Jónas Hallgrímsson Editorial Men who Made Iceland Jónas Hallgrímsson Changed the face of Icelandic poetry Many of Iceland’s greatest heroes were not fearsome warr...
At Rauðinúpur Editorial By Rauðinúpur One thinks back to bright summer nights during the shortest days of the year. Where will we travel next summer? The first t...
Mývatn in Suður–Þingeyjarsýsla Editorial Mývatn Mývatn in Suður–Þingeyjarsýsla in the north-eastern corner of Iceland, is not only one of the most visited tourist destinations in...
The Beer Spa – Adventure in Árskógssandur Editorial Bathe in beer, tour a brewery and stay in a cosy hotel in a scenic slice of north Iceland Iceland is home to some of the cleanest, pure...
Siglufjörður Editorial The cultural town of Siglufjörður Siglufjörður, Iceland's northernmost town, which stands by the 7 km long fjord of the same name, just w...
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...
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...