Tag: winter

On the morning of December 12th, Icelandic children will wake up with a smile on their faces and butterflies in their bellies. The reason? Yule Lads, or as we like to call them in Icelandic, Jólasveinar! And not only are there 13 of them, b...

Wandering around Christmas markets is a great way to get into the festive mood. Here are the best markets that Iceland has to offer.

Is Iceland worth visiting in December? Iceland in December is a magical place, filled with lights, laughter and thrilling activities. Don’t let the cold scare you!

Finding a new ice cave is never easy. This mission starts around the first two weeks of September, after a storm and, possibly, a glacier flood, the elements needed to carve a new ice cave. We never know what to expect, as the structure is ...

Francesco Li Vigni came to Iceland almost 7 years ago and has been working as a glacier guide ever since. Having previously worked on glaciers in Alaska, he chose Iceland because of its many opportunities for glacial exploration and because...

2022/2023 is shaping up to be a great season for the Northern Lights in Iceland. Read up on the Northern Lights in Iceland in 2022 - 2023 for the best time to see the sky erupt in color.

Wondering how to spend a weekend in Iceland during the winter? If you're traveling for a short time, you'd likely want to organize and preplan to make the most out of your trip. Here you'll find some ideas for spending a memorable weekend i...

Many visitors to Iceland opt for a winter holiday when the nights, snow and ice are at their most captivating. Here’s a quick guide to the best things to do in Iceland in winter time.

Are you looking for a Winter Wonderland to escape to? Look no further! The guide to Iceland in January is here! Everything from what to see and do to daylight hours, all in one place.

Jolabokaflod is one of the most unique and charming Iceland Christmas traditions. The people of Iceland celebrate it on Christmas Eve. Jolabokaflod translates into "Christmas Book Flood." The tradition is to give or receive new books on Chr...