Hidden Iceland’s Golden Circle: One Ring To Rule Them All
What are the components of a perfect Golden Circle tour? Hidden Iceland, a company founded by three friends, may have perfected the formula—they show their customers the Iceland
Kerlingarfjöll: A Stunning Geothermal Hike In The Highlands
The bus bounces over the bleak highland desert under heavy, spitting clouds, taking a sharp right turn and trundling down the track towards the Kerlingarfjöll mountain resort. A f
The Dust Storm: Wild Winds & ATV Adventures On The South Coast
We’re approaching Seljalandsfoss when the sky suddenly turns dark. The drive from Reykjavík has been blustery, with violent gusts pushing at the car as we sweep through the rust
Grindavik: The Happiest Place In Iceland
It was your typical kind of early spring day in Iceland. The sky was grey, and the windscreen wipers were doing double time as we drove through the snowy, rainy […]
VIDEO: The Icelandic Game Of Thrones Experience (No Thenns Allowed!)
In preparation for the last season of Game Of Thrones, the Grapevine took a trip with Gray Line Iceland to a number of sets from the show, including the Bloody […]
Tölting Through Time: How To Ride Like A Viking
Hundreds of thousands of people come to Iceland with a singular purpose: to meet one of the island’s most interesting creatures. It’s not the trolls, the hidden folk, or the [&
Town Guide: Street Art And Raw Nature In Hellissandur
Perched out on the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Hellissandur is the last town before the Snæfellsjökull National Park. With a small tangle of streets, this windswept settle
Under The Weather: High Gales & Wild Waves In Snæfellsnes
A sudden blinding flash lights up the room. I wake from a sleepy reverie, leaping up from the bed to the attic room’s window to determine its cause. Was it […]
Writing On The Walls Of Ice: History Reveals Itself In Katla Ice Cave
It’s a rare occurrence to see relics of the past untainted by the present. The trenches of World War I have long since been covered in wildflowers. The east side […]
Life In Pictures: A Glacier Hike On Skaftafellsjökull
As we researched the feature for this glacier issue, getting onto the ice to experience it first hand seemed like a must. We drove down to Skaftafell on our way […]
The Frozen Wave: Warm Welcomes & Cold Glaciers In Borgarfjörður
“Drive past Reykholt and continue to a farm called Stóri Ás,” read the directions to Borgarfjörður’s Lava Lodge. “Cross the bridge, turn right, and continue for eight k
Town Guide: Glaciers, History & Restaurants Galore In Höfn
The seaside town of Höfn in Hornafjörður is just off the edge of the main South Iceland tourist trail. Lying an hour east of Jökulsárlón, the traffic thins out as […]
How To Be Alone: Finding Unexpected Solitude On Sólheimasandur
The idea of having any part of Iceland to yourself has, in recent years, become increasingly unlikely. At every spot, from the misty Skógafoss to the colourful hills of Landmannal
Over The River: A Taste Of Winter In Selfoss
The Ölfusá river near Selfoss gushes down through southern Iceland, from the place where the Hvítá and Sog rivers meet. The rapidly flowing torrent is sped along by springwater
A Flying Visit: Keflavík’s Hotel Berg Is A Tucked-Away Gem
We streak out of Reykjavík along Route 41, escaping snarls of Saturday morning traffic and shooting into the snowy wilderness of Reykjanes. Soon enough, the city is far behind us.
Geothermal Beer: Hveragerði’s Ölverk Brew Pub Is A Must-Visit
Until recent years, many of Iceland’s small rural towns have had—despite a couple of top-notch exceptions—very limited options when it comes to dining and drinking. Due in pa
Town Guide: Chess Masters, Thrift Shopping & Memorable Meals In Selfoss
South Iceland’s main town of Selfoss is an hour-long drive from Reykjavík on the banks of the wide and gushing Ölfusá river. It’s not immediately charming—the main street
Town Guide: Giant Eggs, Bones, Cake, And The Future In Djúpivogur
Just off Route 1 in the East Fjords, the buildings of Djúpivogur fill the interstices between a network of crumbling cliff walls. With about 500 residents and its own liquor [&hel
An Effortless Masterpiece: The Hidden Beauty Of Háifoss
One can begin to crave nature after one too many walks up and down Laugavegur. On a recent autumn day, our choice was to head to one of Iceland’s most […]
Of Space, Whales And Antarctica: A Weekend In Húsavík
We land at the tiny Húsavík airport and step out into a brisk, frosty morning. In contrast with the short, grey autumn of Reykjavík, where the peak of Esja sits […]
Brewing Community: Beljandi’s Recipe For A Hoppier Breiðdalsvík
If you want to know how a hip microbrewery like Beljandi ended up in Breiðdalsvík, a tiny town in Iceland’s remote East Fjords, ask Elís Pétur Elísson about the mounted [&he