Insiders' Guide to Iceland
Our Iceland guide is filled with adventures – scuba diving between two continents, exploring the inside of a volcano, hiking to a secret hot spring, and more.
Iceland is the “land of fire and ice” – but it’s also the land of festivals, New Nordic cuisine, and legendary nightlife.
From thundering waterfalls to Viking legends to the mesmerizing Northern Lights, Iceland is for lovers of nature and culture alike – and despite its chilly name, you won’t find friendlier people anywhere.
Our local insiders share the best off-the-beaten-path adventures, events, and experiences in Reykjavik and beyond.
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Culture and Traditions
Learn about Nordic legends and huldufólk (hidden people), and discover the best of Iceland’s many festivals.
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Caves and Glaciers
Iceland is home to Europe’s second-largest glacier and biggest man-made ice cave – and that’s just for starters.
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Guide to Reykjavik
Experience Iceland’s creative, friendly, and effortlessly cool capital like the locals do.
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Hot Springs and Waterfalls
Iceland is blessed with plenty of both. Go beyond the Blue Lagoon and Gullfoss to discover out-of-the-way hot pools and cascades.
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Outdoor Adventures
Camping or kayaking? Trekking or snowmobiling? Iceland offers it all – and our insiders share the best.
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Northern Lights
Find out when and where to view the amazing Aurora Borealis, and how to get just the right photograph.
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Þjóðhátið means “Nation’s Celebration,” but this music festival only really happens on the island of Vestmannaeyjar. The location – a tiny valley with enormous, volcanic cliffs rising around the natural amphitheater – is unbeatable.
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