Two-thirds of Icelanders live in or around our capital city, Reykjavik. Out in the countryside, it’s a whole different world. The Icelandic countryside is vast, and often sparsely populated. But don’t be fooled by the low population count -- there’s a lot to see beyond the capital. In the countryside, you’ll find winding fjords, black sand [...]
It is that time of year when Iceland is flourishing and the best way to explore it is by foot. Iceland has many hiking trails in various parts of the country. Some are for beginners, others for more experienced hikers but they all have in common to be extraordinary in every way. You will be guaranteed [...]
If you find yourself driving from Reykjavik, heading south, there will be plenty of things to see and do. We however advise you to plan ahead so you make the most out of your time and we’ve even got some great suggestions for you to take for consideration while putting together the ultimate Iceland travel plan. [...]
In the northeastern part of Iceland lies a town named Akureyri, considered by many to be the real gem of Icelandic tourism. Akureyri, which lies in Eyjafjordur fjord is surrounded by snow-capped mountains during winter time and blessed with sunshine and considerably warm climate during summertime. Well this is Iceland so let‘s say often, but not [...]
When it comes to gaits, the Icelandic horse has a few tricks up its sleeve. Like all horses, the Icelandic can walk, trot, and canter, but they’ve got two more gaits to add to the mix. Their reputation as a “five-gaited” breed truly makes the Icelandic horse stand out in the equestrian world. The first additional [...]
The Icelandic horse has many unique characteristics that differ from other breeds and it is those differentiating characteristics that have made the Icelandic breed famous throughout the world, making the Icelandic horse center of the attention. There are many factors that distinguish them from other horses including physical and psychological aspects that have evolved throughout the [...]
Iceland is home to some of the most amazing bird life, and a nesting site for the largest puffin colony in the world. The Atlantic Puffin is a unique species of seabird whose population is on the decline in some parts of the world. The astounding bird has a distinctive, bright-colored beak, orange webbed feet, and [...]
The northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists and is actually considered one of the main reasons why travelers visit Iceland during winter time. The northern lights are an attraction like no other but they are also a bit unpredictable and cannot be taken for granted. The chance of seeing the northern [...]
There have been numerous articles and blog posts published over the internet about elf belief in Iceland. It often seems that elves and Icelanders have a secret bond, going way back through the ages. Many Icelanders consider elf belief to be a rich part of the Icelandic heritage, built upon the many stories told of elves [...]
Making your way to Iceland is easy, deciding on what to see on the other hand is quite hard as Iceland has so much to offer. One of the attractions that pop into mind when deciding on what to see and do is the golden circle, the most visited tourist attraction in all of Iceland. [...]
