Inspiration and stories from Iceland and beyond

We know that a lot of our guests come to Iceland with an image of the milky blue waters of the Blue Lagoon in their minds. And there is a reason. The Blue Lagoon is an experience that will add some value to your stay in Iceland. But is it the only place that will offer you such an experience? Not at all! And this is what we want to discuss in this post. There are some Blue Lagoon alternatives in Iceland available, where you can enjoy bathing in naturally heated waters and relax while enjoying the wonderful scenery around. This time around, we would like to mention the Secret Lagoon and compare it to the infamous Blue Lagoon. In the pictures below, you see the Blue Lagoon on the left and the Secret Lagoon on the right.

Welcome to Snaefellsnes peninsula, full of dramatic volcano peaks, lava fields, golden beaches and even more! This magical place is one of my favorites here in Iceland and it is only a couple of hours away from Reykjavik. Snaefellsnes peninsula is very dynamic and gives you totally different experiences depending on the time of the year. Here is my top 14 things to do in Snaefellsnes. You can follow the route from 1 to 14 and do it yourself! To fully explore this peninsula, I recommend spending two days, but it is as well possible to do all 14 things in one (summer!) day.

Back in the early 2000s, the trend of ugly Christmas sweaters picked up steam in Iceland. Since then the tradition of ugly sweater parties around Christmas has snowballed. In contrast to earlier, nowadays you can find the sweaters in many vintage clothing stores, Salvation Army and thrift shops in Reykjavík. And if you are not the type to put on something smelly or old, do not worry, as you can find „ugly“ and ironic yet new sweaters, at fashion retailers nowadays.

The best option to reach Snaefellsnes is with a rental car. In general, it is possible to drive all the way from Reykjavik and back in one day. However, during winter the drive within one day might be quite risky due to the short daylight, possible snow, ice, and wind.

Many people who travel to Iceland would like to visit at least one hot spring. Often you might think: “What hot springs can I bathe in?” or “What hot springs should I visit?”. The hot springs in the Westfjords of Iceland are extremely cozy, relaxing and comfortable. Check out the map and descriptions of the four best hot springs in the Westfjords below! Please note: they are located on a private property, so be clean and respectful.

Videy Island is a historic place with ancient ruins and one of the oldest churches in the Country. Archaeological investigations on the island have revealed evidence of settlement as early as the 10th century. The Videy House is the first build­ing constructed of stone in Iceland. It is one of the country´s oldest build­ing and has a very special atmosph­ere.

The ice caves in Iceland are one of the most popular winter highlights. Unfortunately, most of the ice caves are not safe to visit during summer. This is especially the case for the so-called crystal ice caves in Vatnajökull National Park.

Island ist einer der besten Orte in Europa um Wale zu beobachten. In den letzten Jahren hat sich Island sozusagen zum Hotspot für Walbeobachtungen entwickelt und inzwischen werden zahlreiche Touren an unterschiedlichen Orten auf der Insel angeboten. Mehr als 20 verschiedene Wal- und Delphinarten leben in den isländischen Gewässern und 8 davon werden regelmäßig auf Walbeobachtungstouren gesehen.

Seeing Iceland from above is indeed very special and unique: fly over glaciers and their crevasses, volcanos and their craters and lava fields, mountains and their birds and sheeps, make a stop or two and experience what remote really means and the peaceful silence that comes with it. Find yourself again, face the wild icelandic nature and take a break from the usual tourists tracks.

If you would like to find out what is the difference between an ice cave and a glacier cave or when is the best time to visit them – you‘re in the right place! Read on to find out the most helpful and interesting facts about these natural wonders and we hope you'll join a guided tour to explore them ❄

Iceland is truly the so-called land of Ice and Fire. The vast glaciers, the volcanic activity, and the geothermal energy make the perfect trio. There are no limits: exploring an ice cave or hiking to an active eruption during the day and then relaxing in the rejuvenating, geothermal water in the evening. Let us introduce you to the most beautiful spas and retreats in Iceland that will completely elevate your stay.

With the isolation that comes with living on an island, the Icelandic sheep is one of the purest breeds of sheep in the world. It is not only the cutest little animal, but its wool keeps us warm and its meat keeps us strong. There are about 800.000 sheep in Iceland and only about 323.000 Icelanders. This means there are more than two sheep per human on our small island.