Iceland travel advice from someone who actually lives here

I’m Jón, a native Icelander who has called Reykjavík home for over 30 years. Since 2012, I’ve been running this magazine the way a knowledgeable local friend would — giving you the honest advice, the real discounts from 50+ partners in the Icelandic travel industry, and 200+ expert interviews you won’t find anywhere else. This is Iceland from the inside.

Iceland focused interviews

Six Trips to Iceland: A French Travel Editor Shares What She’s Learned
Spas and baths, The Golden Circle, Tour Deals in Iceland

Secret Lagoon Promo Code 2026: Save 15% at Iceland’s Oldest Pool
Spas and baths, The West of Iceland

Krauma Nature Baths – A Silver Circle Highlight in West Iceland

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A view of Reykjavik from the top of Hallgrímskirkja church.
The Reykjavik City Card unlocks the capital of cool
One of the best ways to save money while exploring Reykjavik is to use the Reykjavik City Card. This handy card is a traveler’s key to unlocking Reykjavik’s culture, history, and activities. Dive into Iceland’s museums, enjoy the city’s geothermal pools, or take in the...
New Partner on the Black Sand Coast: Welcome Icelandic Mountain Guides
Háifoss waterfall dropping into its green-walled canyon in Þjórsárdalur, Iceland, with the neighbouring fall Granni on the left
How to Visit the Stranger Things Waterfall — and Five More Iceland Tours
Stranger Things fans, this one’s for you. The closing scene of the series finale — Eleven standing at a cliff edge above a vast canyon and a thundering waterfall — was filmed right here in Iceland. The waterfall is real, it’s called Háifoss, and it’s...
110 Iceland Discount Codes — The Biggest Selection of Tour & Travel Discounts in Iceland
A view of Reykjavik from the top of Hallgrímskirkja church.
The Reykjavik City Card unlocks the capital of cool
One of the best ways to save money while exploring Reykjavik is to use the Reykjavik City Card. This handy card is a traveler’s key to unlocking Reykjavik’s culture, history, and activities. Dive into Iceland’s museums, enjoy the city’s geothermal pools, or take in the...
New Partner on the Black Sand Coast: Welcome Icelandic Mountain Guides
Háifoss waterfall dropping into its green-walled canyon in Þjórsárdalur, Iceland, with the neighbouring fall Granni on the left
How to Visit the Stranger Things Waterfall — and Five More Iceland Tours
Stranger Things fans, this one’s for you. The closing scene of the series finale — Eleven standing at a cliff edge above a vast canyon and a thundering waterfall — was filmed right here in Iceland. The waterfall is real, it’s called Háifoss, and it’s...
110 Iceland Discount Codes — The Biggest Selection of Tour & Travel Discounts in Iceland

 

Road Trips in Iceland

Rental SUV with a roof box driving along a paved road through green mountains on a sunny summer day in Iceland
New Partner: Lava Car Rental — 5% Off Your Wheels in Iceland
If you’re planning a trip to Iceland, here’s something most first-timers underestimate: the rental car is often the single biggest line on the budget. Hotels and tours you can scale up or down, but a car is a car — and in Iceland, you’re going...
Campervan Deal for a Winter Road Trip in Iceland – Save up to 50%
Camper van parked in a scenic Icelandic landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance, illustrating a stop along the Ultimate Ring Road Guide route.
Your Ultimate Ring Road Guide Just Got Even Better
If Iceland’s Ring Road is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, it should be!), I’ve got great news: my free Iceland Ring Road Guide just got a major update. It is better, sharper, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re a first-time visitor...
Chris Hobson on rescuing puffins and other Icelandic adventures
Rental SUV with a roof box driving along a paved road through green mountains on a sunny summer day in Iceland
New Partner: Lava Car Rental — 5% Off Your Wheels in Iceland
If you’re planning a trip to Iceland, here’s something most first-timers underestimate: the rental car is often the single biggest line on the budget. Hotels and tours you can scale up or down, but a car is a car — and in Iceland, you’re going...
Campervan Deal for a Winter Road Trip in Iceland – Save up to 50%
Camper van parked in a scenic Icelandic landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance, illustrating a stop along the Ultimate Ring Road Guide route.
Your Ultimate Ring Road Guide Just Got Even Better
If Iceland’s Ring Road is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, it should be!), I’ve got great news: my free Iceland Ring Road Guide just got a major update. It is better, sharper, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re a first-time visitor...
Chris Hobson on rescuing puffins and other Icelandic adventures

Interviews

Auriane Rezé-Duclos, editor of the French travel magazine En Route, Mauvaise Troupe, smiling in a portrait photo.
Six Trips to Iceland: A French Travel Editor Shares What She’s Learned
I meet a lot of travelers at the day job, but every now and then someone walks in who’s clearly done their homework. Auriane Rezé-Duclos was on her sixth trip to Iceland when I met her at Lava Show, and it turns out she runs...
RIB Boat Tours in the Eastfjords: A Guide to Fjarðaferðir in Neskaupstaður
Traveler in rented outdoor clothing watching the northern lights in Iceland — rent outdoor clothes with the Iceland Cover discount code.
Rent Outdoor Clothes & Camping Gear for Your Iceland Trip — Save 10% With My Code
One of the best services I have seen for travelers is Iceland Cover, which lets you rent outdoor clothes and camping gear for your trip to Iceland. I know that many people are excited about visiting Iceland but are rightly worried about how to dress...
Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Discount Code & a Local’s Guide
Auriane Rezé-Duclos, editor of the French travel magazine En Route, Mauvaise Troupe, smiling in a portrait photo.
Six Trips to Iceland: A French Travel Editor Shares What She’s Learned
I meet a lot of travelers at the day job, but every now and then someone walks in who’s clearly done their homework. Auriane Rezé-Duclos was on her sixth trip to Iceland when I met her at Lava Show, and it turns out she runs...
RIB Boat Tours in the Eastfjords: A Guide to Fjarðaferðir in Neskaupstaður
Traveler in rented outdoor clothing watching the northern lights in Iceland — rent outdoor clothes with the Iceland Cover discount code.
Rent Outdoor Clothes & Camping Gear for Your Iceland Trip — Save 10% With My Code
One of the best services I have seen for travelers is Iceland Cover, which lets you rent outdoor clothes and camping gear for your trip to Iceland. I know that many people are excited about visiting Iceland but are rightly worried about how to dress...
Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Discount Code & a Local’s Guide

Golden circle

Woman relaxing in the warm geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, Iceland, surrounded by natural steam and scenic countryside views.
Secret Lagoon Promo Code 2026: Save 15% at Iceland’s Oldest Pool
The Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin, “the Old Pool”) in Flúðir is Iceland’s oldest swimming pool and, in my opinion, the most authentic hot-spring stop on the Golden Circle. As a partner of the Secret Lagoon, I can offer my readers 15% off the admission ticket...
Silfra Just Levelled Up: Dive.is Now Offers the Whole Collection
Bathers relaxing in the steaming geothermal water of Laugarás Lagoon in South Iceland, with moss-topped rock islets in the pool and the Hvítá river and distant mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
New Partner: Save 5% at Laugarás Lagoon, the Golden Circle’s Newest Geothermal Bath
I have good news for anyone planning a Golden Circle day. Stuck in Iceland has partnered with Laugarás Lagoon, the newest geothermal lagoon in the country, and my newsletter subscribers now get 5% off all three of their admission packages. Laugarás Lagoon opened in 2025...
Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall
Woman relaxing in the warm geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, Iceland, surrounded by natural steam and scenic countryside views.
Secret Lagoon Promo Code 2026: Save 15% at Iceland’s Oldest Pool
The Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin, “the Old Pool”) in Flúðir is Iceland’s oldest swimming pool and, in my opinion, the most authentic hot-spring stop on the Golden Circle. As a partner of the Secret Lagoon, I can offer my readers 15% off the admission ticket...
Silfra Just Levelled Up: Dive.is Now Offers the Whole Collection
Bathers relaxing in the steaming geothermal water of Laugarás Lagoon in South Iceland, with moss-topped rock islets in the pool and the Hvítá river and distant mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
New Partner: Save 5% at Laugarás Lagoon, the Golden Circle’s Newest Geothermal Bath
I have good news for anyone planning a Golden Circle day. Stuck in Iceland has partnered with Laugarás Lagoon, the newest geothermal lagoon in the country, and my newsletter subscribers now get 5% off all three of their admission packages. Laugarás Lagoon opened in 2025...
Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall

The Diamond Circle

A group of people enjoying the geothermal infinity pool at GeoSea in Húsavík, Iceland. The pool overlooks the vast ocean with distant mountains on the horizon. A woman in a vibrant, tropical-patterned swimsuit stands in the water, sipping a drink, while others lean against the pool’s edge, gazing at the scenic view. The sky is clear, and the sunlight enhances the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere of the spa experience.
Geosea baths in Húsavík – the best chill on the Diamond Circle
It could be argued that geothermally heated water is the best thing about Iceland. It gives us wonderful spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools. One great option for bathing and relaxing are the Geosea baths in Húsavík town. Geosea is an essential part of the wonderful...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
When you go whale watching in Iceland you have to be quick to catch when the whales appear.
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is only found on planet Iceland
A group of people enjoying the geothermal infinity pool at GeoSea in Húsavík, Iceland. The pool overlooks the vast ocean with distant mountains on the horizon. A woman in a vibrant, tropical-patterned swimsuit stands in the water, sipping a drink, while others lean against the pool’s edge, gazing at the scenic view. The sky is clear, and the sunlight enhances the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere of the spa experience.
Geosea baths in Húsavík – the best chill on the Diamond Circle
It could be argued that geothermally heated water is the best thing about Iceland. It gives us wonderful spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools. One great option for bathing and relaxing are the Geosea baths in Húsavík town. Geosea is an essential part of the wonderful...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
When you go whale watching in Iceland you have to be quick to catch when the whales appear.
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is only found on planet Iceland

Reykjavik

A view of Reykjavik from the top of Hallgrímskirkja church.
The Reykjavik City Card unlocks the capital of cool
One of the best ways to save money while exploring Reykjavik is to use the Reykjavik City Card. This handy card is a traveler’s key to unlocking Reykjavik’s culture, history, and activities. Dive into Iceland’s museums, enjoy the city’s geothermal pools, or take in the...
Helena Gallardo of Volcano Heli on How to See Iceland from the Air (the Right Way)
Couple enjoying a perfect day in Reykjavik with Mount Esja and the bay in the background
Perfect Day in Reykjavik 2026: Local’s Guide & Discounts
By Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík local, Iceland travel editor since 2012 | Updated April 2026 I have lived in Reykjavik my entire life. So when people ask me what makes a perfect day in this city, I don’t have to look it up. I...
Reykjavik Festivals and Special Days in 2026
A view of Reykjavik from the top of Hallgrímskirkja church.
The Reykjavik City Card unlocks the capital of cool
One of the best ways to save money while exploring Reykjavik is to use the Reykjavik City Card. This handy card is a traveler’s key to unlocking Reykjavik’s culture, history, and activities. Dive into Iceland’s museums, enjoy the city’s geothermal pools, or take in the...
Helena Gallardo of Volcano Heli on How to See Iceland from the Air (the Right Way)
Couple enjoying a perfect day in Reykjavik with Mount Esja and the bay in the background
Perfect Day in Reykjavik 2026: Local’s Guide & Discounts
By Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík local, Iceland travel editor since 2012 | Updated April 2026 I have lived in Reykjavik my entire life. So when people ask me what makes a perfect day in this city, I don’t have to look it up. I...
Reykjavik Festivals and Special Days in 2026