Nine years ago, I bought myself a book before Christmas. It was the debut of a new author, Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdótir, who at the time was a journalist at the Icelandic National Television. The book was called ‘Eyland’ – a literal translation could be ‘Island…

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…

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…

In a land where fire meets ice, Rico de Jong has found his element. The 24-year-old Dutch photographer and videographer didn’t just move to Iceland for his master’s degree in Volcanology. He moved to chase the raw, untamed beauty of a landscape that refuses to be…

When I was a teenager, I saw the scariest, most riveting film ever: Aliens. The film had everything a teenage boy dreams about: spaceships, gun-toting marines, scary, slimy monsters, and Sigourney Weaver. I then watched Alien, which was just as amazing.  Aliens has always been…

It is not every day that an Icelander takes home an Emmy. However,  compositing supervisor Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson at Vancouver-based Stormborn Studios just did. Sigurjon and his team were awarded an Emmy for their visual effects work on Five Days at Memorial, the gripping Apple…

When most people think of Iceland, they picture epic landscapes—volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and endless lava fields. But Kaśka Paluch, a Polish-born musicologist, journalist, and sound artist, has given us a way to hear Iceland like never before. She is creating Icelandic soundscapes to match the…

In the world of video games, few titles feel as deeply rooted in place as Echoes of the End. This is the debut action-adventure game from Reykjavík-based studio Myrkur Games. Released in August 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game marks…

Book collector Eyþór Guðmundsson collects, restores, and shares Iceland’s literary heritage from centuries past. His Instagram account, @oldicelandicbooks, has become a digital window into a world of 17th-century bindings, centuries-old Bibles, forgotten manuscripts, and unexpected historical treasures tucked inside crumbling pages. There, you can watch…

The upcoming solar eclipse, which will take place on the 12th of August next year, is already causing a lot of excitement. I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say that Iceland is already sold out. After all, the western part of the country is prime…

I noticed the super-talented Reykjavik-based French photographer Kévin Pagès for three reasons: He captured unbelievable drone footage of a man walking right to the top of an erupting crater on the Reykjanes peninsula in 2024. It is safe to say that this gentleman was putting…

I recently rediscovered my joy of reading. I got myself a library card and am now tearing through books. Mostly, I read Icelandic crime novels, but I am slowly branching into other genres. However, I suspect that Nordic Noir crime novels set in Iceland will…

Imagine this. You are going on an exciting vacation with your special someone to a distant and slightly exotic destination. Just hours after you land, you are in a terrible car accident. You are injured and your special someone is left in a critical condition….

If you find yourself traveling along Iceland’s Arctic Coast Way—a scenic route through the country’s remote and beautiful northern coastline—don’t miss a stop in the charming town of Hvammstangi. Here, overlooking the waters of Húnaflói Bay, you’ll find the Icelandic Seal Center: a one-of-a-kind destination…

The speed and scale of innovation in the Icelandic travel industry are remarkable. Before the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in 2010, the industry was just a fraction of what it is now. The stereotype of international visitors to Iceland was that of an eccentric hitchhiking backpacker…

Suppose you’ve ever dreamed of learning how to speak Icelandic but felt intimidated by its reputation as one of the world’s most complicated languages. In that case, Óskar Bragi Stefánsson is here to prove it’s possible and fun. Through his popular Instagram account, @Speakviking, Óskar…

Iceland leaves a lasting impression on those who visit. Whether it’s the raw natural beauty, the unique culture, or the adventure, first-time visitors often find themselves captivated. Chris Hobson, founder of Dragon Tree Communications, experienced Iceland for the first time last summer. As a seasoned…

Basketball star Paulina Hersler has played professionally across multiple countries. She has played in basketball leagues from Sweden to the United States, Spain, Egypt, and beyond. Her journey has just brought her to Iceland. She signed with the major basketball team Njarðvík at the beginning…

From a personal experience, I can tell you that few experiences in Iceland rival the thrill of standing atop a vast glacier surrounded by pristine snowfields and volcanic landscapes. The feeling of purity and vastness is overwhelming. That’s precisely what Sleipnir Glacial Tours offers—a one-of-a-kind…

Iceland’s whales are a huge magnet for people visiting the country. Special Tours has been connecting visitors with the awe-inspiring marine life of Faxaflói Bay for over 25 years. Their experienced guides and knowledgeable crew make every trip a fun and educational experience for guests….