A peninsula, a mountain and a river, each with many names
Húsavík stands on the northeast corner of Skjálfandi Bay, which lies between Tjörnes in the east and ...
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 store. “I agree 100%”,...
About Rauðanes
Rauðanes Point on Melrakkaslétta in Þistilfjörður is a unique natural pearl. Around Rauðanes, there is a well-marked 7 km-long hiking trail that...
Interview with Iceland’s New National Energy Director-General,
Halla Hrund Logadóttir
Halla Hrund became Director-General of the National Energy Authority...
Picturesque towns, hiking trails,
and breathtaking nature awaits
Both culture and vibrant atmosphere symbolise the unique fjord Seyðisfjörður. The village ...
Between Two Cliffs
Hornvík Bay in Hornstrandir lies between two of the largest bird cliffs in Iceland, Hælavíkurbjarg to the west and Hornbjarg to the east. ...
Vök Baths offers guests the only floating geothermal pools in all of Iceland
Vök Baths offers guests the only floating geothermal pools in all of Iceland Vök...
Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Askja and Viti
Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to an otherworldly landscape that must be seen to be believed....
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes takes you on a trip through time
Some 1100 years ago, Iceland was a place covered with impenetrable forests and dangerous ...
Into the Glacier is an environmentally conscious company with a rich history
Exploring the surface of a glacier is thrilling, but actually getting inside one...
Vogafjós emphasises a farm-to-table approach
amidst stunning surroundings
Vogafjós is situated on a spectacular slice of land in the Mývatn region. The farm, ...
Tokens of Iceland is a collection of high-quality souvenirs from Iceland,created and handcrafted by Oddný Braga in the West Iceland town of Borgarnes.
The ...
The Icelandic Seal Centre was created to promote seal research and sustainable seal-watching along the Vatnsnes peninsula. While the centre has a serious resear...
Fyrirboði á gos?
Í gærkvöldi var stór jarðskjálfti 4,6 að stærð undir Langjökli. Það er ekki algengt að svo stórir skjálftar séu á þessu svæði. Jökullinn sem...
Charming towns await travellers who drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel from Reykjavík. Just 50km from the capital is Akranes, a popular detour for those...
Colorful
Icelandic Times / Land & Saga sends their readers, partners, advertisers, friends and family, all the best greetings on the occasion of the day ...
The World of Ásmundur
International Museum Day is held every year on May 18 by the International Museum Council. Admission to many museums is free, such as t...
Population of Iceland
According to Statistics Iceland, 376,248 individuals live in Iceland in May 2022. At the end of 2021, the total number of livestock was...
The Arctic tern
A few years ago, changes were made to the islet in Þorfinnstjörn in Hljómskálagarðurinn Park, so it was more suitable for nesting by Reykjaví...