Best Things to do

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities to do in Iceland, with seemingly endless trail routes to explore around the country. The landscape is highly varied, shifting from rugged coastlines to untamed highlands and from lava fields to icy glaciers. Exploring the wild wonderland of Iceland on foot is very unique, as it […]

Iceland is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, attracting millions of tourists visiting Iceland each year. From stunning waterfalls to geothermal hot springs, the country offers a diverse range of attractions. One activity that stands out among the rest is glacier hiking. Iceland’s glaciers provide a unique glacier experience opportunity to explore the frozen wonders […]

Are the northern lights in Iceland? The short answer is YES if you visit Iceland during the northern light season (between September and April every year). With such a long aurora season every year, see the northern lights in Iceland had became one of the top reasons visitors travel to Iceland. But this natural phenomenon […]

Not only seeing the Northern light, Iceland is also one of the best places in the entire world for whale watching, which is why it’s one of the most popular activities for tourists visiting the country. Iceland’s location in the North Atlantic, surrounded by cool, nutrient-rich waters, makes it an ideal habitat for up to […]

The midnight sun is one of those phenomena only experienced in a few parts of the world. Iceland is one of the best places to enjoy this as the extended daylight provides even more time to enjoy the country’s natural attractions, it has also been a reason for some tourists visit Iceland during summer. The […]

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the first stop for anyone visiting the land of fire and ice. Almost everyone flying into Iceland will land here first, and many tourists choose to stay and enjoy the city for at least a few days. There are tons of awesome places you can visit and things […]

All you need to know and what you should see There are plenty of decent road trips out there, but then there is the Icelandic ring road to conquer them all. A truly fantastic experience where you cover as much as possible in a fairly short amount of time and driving distance, where beauty awaits […]

For this year’s Airwaves, the music fans at Hertz got together to launch a special pilot project. Dubbed the Lighthouse Sessions, the concert was an off-venue event for Iceland Airwaves Plus guests featuring Icelandic artists Daði Freyr & Hildur. The crew ventured out in the cool autumn light of early November to the seaside village […]

Iceland is a land of stark contrasts, with landscapes that range from vast lava fields to towering glaciers, and from bubbling geothermal areas to serene national parks. One of the most breathtaking ways to take in the natural beauty of Iceland is from the air. Helicopter tours offer a unique perspective, providing aerial views that […]

When you think of Iceland, volcanoes come to mind, despite the country being very active in this sense the eruptions are rarely very destructive, often under 3 of the Richter scale. Iceland’s volcanic activity is triggered by being on the Eurasian and North American tectonic plate borders, and actually Iceland is tearing apart at the […]