Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon in south Iceland is a big favorite among travelers. The stunning lagoon is full of icebergs which contentiously break off the nearby Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. The area is a magical place to visit any day of the year, but on an extra cold winter’s day, the lagoon sometimes freezes over and drift ice piles […] More
Today marks 100 years since Reykjavík’s Old Harbor was formally opened. The construction of the harbor marked a massive change in daily life for Icelanders, as both the fishing and trading industry started booming in the years after its completion. The Old Harbor was a massive undertaking at the time and two steam trains needed […] More
Reykjavík is only a small city, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character and color. Within minutes of walking around the downtown area you’ll notice it’s a city that takes pride in its quirkiness and on skirting away from the norm. Architecturally speaking, most houses in the city are rather […] More
With over half of the country made up of hills and mountains, Iceland is a hikers dream. The interior Highlands region of the country has very few roads and no habitation, but instead there are endless hiking or trekking trails to be found. Filled with mountains, rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes, geysers, and glaciers in every […] More
Hallgrímskirkja (“Church of Hallgrímur” in English) is one of Reykjavík’s main landmarks. The impressive church towers over the city’s skyline, rising out of the capital’s center like a concrete geyser. But while these days it’s a much beloved building, the church used to be a rather controversial subject. Here is everything you need to know […] More
Iceland being a volcanic and geothermal island has thousands of geysers, warm streams, and natural hot springs and pools. While every traveler to Iceland will be fully aware of the famous Blue Lagoon (and to a lesser extent, Mývatn Nature Baths) not many know about the many hidden hot pools dotted all over the country. […] More
Kirkjufell mountain on the Snaefellsnes peninsula is by far the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Often Nicknamed ‘The Lonely Mountain’ or ‘The Matterhorn of Iceland’, this stunning, free standing mountain, is loved by photogrophers for its shape and symmetry. Kirkjufell is 463 meters (1,519 feet) tall and is located just down the road from the […] More
Iceland is famous for its many active and inactive volcanoes, geothermal springs, awe-inspiring glaciers, fairytale-like Northern Lights, hundreds of stunning waterfalls, its Viking past, and gorgeous mountains and black sand beaches as far as the eye can see. Even while walking down the nation’s capital, Reykjavík, views of the ocean and nearby mountains steal the […] More
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