Updated: July 2026 | What to see and do in Iceland? This Nordic island is one of Europe's most spectacular destinations. Volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs and a dramatic landscape meet in a relatively small area. We share our best tips for your trip.
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Iceland is worth staying for days or weeks, but if you only have one day, you can still get a condensed experience of much of what the island has to offer in terms of breathtaking natural scenery, warm baths and fantastic, fresh food.
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Updated: August 2026 | Iceland is the land of volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs, Viking history and a language that has changed surprisingly little over the centuries. We have traveled to Iceland several times and I (Helena) have also lived here as an exchange student. Here we have collected 30 fun, exciting and sometimes quite unexpected facts about Iceland.
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Updated: August 2026 | Iceland is one of the world's most volcanically active areas – and in recent years we have been reminded of this time and again. Since 2021, the Reykjanes Peninsula has been hit by a long series of volcanic eruptions, while classic volcanoes such as Hekla, Katla and Grímsvötn continue to be monitored.
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What do you eat in Iceland? We list 17 Icelandic specialities and share our experiences of Icelandic food. In Iceland, you can find everything from sheep's testicles to fresh seafood. Come and taste Iceland!
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Reykjavik's sights, what are they? When we were in Reykjavik recently, we had a hectic schedule, and yet we decided to embark on our own little city walk one of the mornings.... before the programme started! Or rather, our friend Christian from Matochresebloggen managed to lure us along... Did we find any interesting sights in Reykjavik?
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Updated: August 2026 | Þingvellir National Park in Iceland is a fascinating place, whether you're interested in nature, geology or history. Here, the North American and Eurasian continental plates are slowly moving apart, leaving behind a dramatic landscape of cracks and faults.
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Updated: August 2026 | Have you ever seen a geyser shoot water high into the air? In the geothermal area of Haukadalur in Iceland, the famous geysers Geysir and Strokkur lie amidst a landscape of smoke, bubbles and steam. Geysir is the geyser that gives the whole phenomenon its name, while Strokkur is its much more reliable neighbor – and the one that most visitors actually see erupt.
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Updated: August 2026 | Gullfoss is one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls and one of the three classic stops along the Golden Circle. Here, the glacial river Hvítá plunges into two mighty falls, surrounded by a barren Icelandic landscape. But Gullfoss also has an exciting history – in the early 20th century, there were plans to use the waterfall for hydroelectric power, which led to a high-profile fight to preserve it.
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Updated: August 2026 | The island of Viðey is just a short boat ride from Reykjavik, but feels much further away from city life. Hiking trails, birdlife, modern art and almost a thousand years of documented history await you here. We made the trip on a muggy March day and combined the boat trip with history, grey seas and a really good lunch in Iceland's oldest stone house.
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