Extreme Climbing and Hiking in North of Iceland
Do you want to spend some 24 hours hiking and climbing across 45 kilometers of rugged terrain of snow, semi-glaciers and loose rocks and boulders, scaling 24 peaks and accumulating an elevation gain of 4,5KM in sub-arctic conditions? If so the annual 24 peak challenge…
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland: Unlock the Night Sky
The northern lights are a huge magnet for thousands of travelers visiting Iceland annually. However, my advice is that you should not visit Iceland only to try to see the northern lights. Iceland has so much more to offer, and the Aurora Borealis is an…
Get 15% off whale watching at Hauganes in northern Iceland
Whale watching at Hauganes near Akureyri has a 30-year history this year. Akureyri is my hometown, and visiting beautiful Hauganes village is delightful. So it is my pleasure to announce my partnership with Whale Watching Hauganes. Sign up for the Stuck in Iceland newsletter to…
The northern lights in Iceland – maximise your change of seeing the aurora
The northern lights in Iceland are stunning and elusive The northern lights in Iceland attract many people to the country every year. I always say to people that they should not make the northern lights the only reason to visit the country. The reason is…
Guided northern lights tours in Iceland
Diamond Circle road trip plan – see the beauty of north Iceland
The Diamond Circle route is a great alternative to the famous Golden Circle or the south coast of Iceland. It is located in the North East of Iceland while the Golden Circle is located in the south of the country. See a map below. The…
The Beer Spa – Perfect Combination in Northern Iceland
I love combinations. Like Oreo and ice cream, red wine and cheese, beer and pizza. Or perhaps beer and spa! If you fancy that combination, you are in luck. The Beer Spa opened last summer near the lovely town of Akureyri and it has been…
Northern lights forecasting for Iceland now available
Every year an untold number of people come here to Iceland to chase the northern lights. The hunt for the divinely beautiful aurora borealis is now easier. This is thanks to Sævar Helgi Bragason. He is Iceland´s leading authority on everything astronomical. Sævar Helgi has…
