The Sugarcube who brings Icelandic music to the world
Iceland punches way above its weight in music and the arts. The pioneers that brought Iceland to the global music map were the brilliant and irreverent members of The Sugarcubes, which had its heyday in the late eighties and early nineties. Most Iceland enthusiasts have...
Snowboarding in Iceland: The Best Locations and Tips
Iceland might not be the first place that comes to mind for snowboarding, but that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. Instead of busy resorts and long lift lines, you get mountains rising straight from the ocean, constantly shifting weather, and winter light that turns...
Visit Iceland in 2026: Insights From People Who Truly Know the Country
Before you start pinning waterfalls and booking tours, it helps to listen to people who actually know Iceland from the inside. Over the past year, Stuck in Iceland spoke with locals, guides, artists, scientists, and adventurers who all experience the country in very different ways...
New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik — Ring in the New Year Like a Local
We Icelanders take New Year’s Eve seriously — and it’s wildly fun. Forget tame countdowns: on December 31st, the whole country glows with thousands of fireworks, roaring bonfires, and late-night celebrations that echo well into the early morning. Reykjavík, in particular, transforms into one of...
Crack the Icelandic Aurora Code: Meet Iceland at Night
It’s that time again—time to sit down with my good friend Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland’s stargazer-in-chief. He’s the person I always turn to when the spectacular Icelandic aurora is set to dance across the sky. Readers will remember Sævar from our previous conversations about stargazing...