The Old Icelandic Sagas
The Old Icelandic Sagas
While other nations of Europe take pride in preserving castles, priceless art and great monuments of monarchies and churches, Iceland...
Icelandic Times – Issue 18
The Birds in Hrísey
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 Ptarmigans.
The Ptar...
The Arctic Bow
The Arctic Bow
Drangey
Amazing range of scenes, history and nature
The Arctic Bow is the name of the remarkable 184 km scenic and historic route al...
A Picture of the Past – Skógar Museum
A Picture of the Past - Skógar Museum
Experience life as it was at Skógar Museum
Shortly before the Second World War, a 14 year-old boy, seeing thei...
On Top of the World
On Top of the World
A timid soul’s approach to the mighty Vatnajökull
The weather report was looking good—a full day of sunshine ahead of me and temperatures ab...
The Latest Breakthrough at SagaMedica
The Plant of Angels
The Latest Breakthrough at SagaMedica
Some claim that Icelandic herbs are more potent than others due to the short growing period in t...
Riding the North
Riding the North
Polar Hestar’s Summer Group Tours
Polar Hestar Tours of North Iceland is one of Iceland’s top destinations for an Icelandic horse riding expe...
Birdlife and the lighthouse in Akranes
Breiðin is the westernmost part of the Akranes peninsula and it is the site of one of the country’s oldest concrete lighthouses, built in 1918. At low tide, it ...
Oasis Under the Glacier
Oasis Under the GlacierFreysnes Supermarket and RestaurantThe drive along the steep south slopes of Vatnajökull glacier, from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Höfn, is qu...
Much More than Free Soup
Much More than Free SoupDalvík is a great place to visit for outdoor activities year-roundDalvík’s 2,000 inhabitants have a lot more to offer than the free seaf...
An Outdoor Paradise
An Outdoor Paradise
Why Húsabakki is a Smart Choice to Enjoy Nature
Nature based and education tourism is Húsabakki’s focus, located at the edge of the Fri...
The Ultimate Tours
Grayline Iceland’s Day Trips to Magnificent Látrabjarg and the Enchanting Westman Islands
When it comes to travel, part of the fun is getting there and this is...
Recharge Your Batteries
Recharge Your BatteriesStylish and Affordable Accommodation at LyngásTravelling through the seemingly countless fjords in eastern Iceland is an unforgettable ex...
East Iceland
East Iceland – a hiking haven
Husey
East Iceland is a magnificent wonderland where hikers, wanderers, bird-watchers, kayakers and nature lovers find everyth...
The Arctic Bow
The Arctic BowAmazing range of scenes, history and natureThe Arctic Bow is the name of the remarkable 184 km scenic and historic route along Tröllaskagi (Troll ...
A Taste of Iceland’s Wild & Sweet
A Taste of Iceland’s Wild & Sweet
Laugarvatn’s Lindin Restaurant & Café Bistro
Lindin in Laugarvatn
Lindin Restaurant & Bistro Café, located...
Básar Guesthouse in Grímsey
Básar Guesthouse in Grímsey
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
For those used to living in metropolitan areas or even small towns, a visit to Grímsey will surely...
Leaders in the Geothermal World – ÍSOR
Leaders in the Geothermal World - ÍSOR Iceland GeoSurvey provides research, counsel, education and trainingWinters in the Northern Hemisphere have short days an...
A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Djúpivogur to Lón, a top site for birds in SE Iceland.
The municipality of Djúpivogur (Berufjörður, Álftafjörður, Hamarsfjörður and Papey island), together with...
Birds of the Northern Breiðafjörður
Breiðafjörður is an expansive and shallow bay. It has a large area of shallow waters and greater tides than anywhere else in Iceland. It is estimated that a qua...
