Explore Iceland
Read handpicked articles to get you inspired by Iceland
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Festivals in the summer
Mark your calendar! From June through the end of August, Iceland hosts a wide array of festivals.
![A man hiking in Iceland](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/182cf9a3-d57d-465e-904e-8d7694855023_Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson-1281.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3000&h=2000)
Hiking in Iceland
![A person sitting on a mountain top in Iceland](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/b69fbd47-3aff-4b6d-800d-1b194e0c8295_Hiking_1_AxelSig.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C116%2C1441%2C848&w=1190&h=700)
Planning a trip to Iceland
![three kayaks on the ocean](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/8988b8ce-fc0b-4b3d-9288-093c2d276530_against%20the%20current_kayak%202.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=2400&h=1920)
Kayaking and Paddleboarding in Iceland
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Getting Around Iceland: Transport for Independent Travelers
![Young woman and man standing in front of a horse paddock, the ocean in the background](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/156bbe83-8f35-4ccf-88b7-4962fac0f701_Tourist%20advice_Justine%20and%20Zach_BMK.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=2500&h=1786)
Iceland travel advice - from one tourist to another
![Keflavik international airport](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/Zhk2LDjCgu4jzyNZ_isavia3_crop.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=1781&h=1124)
How to Get to Iceland
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LGBT+ Travel in Iceland
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Experience the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Iceland
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Incredible travel experiences money can indeed buy
![Birdview of a swimming pool situated on the cliffs by the ocean, the sun is shining](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/65a111b67a5e8b1120d57916_Hofsos_Pool_IE.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&rect=0%2C635%2C1920%2C1129&w=1190&h=700)
Minibreak North Iceland
![a couple kissing by the Icelandic sunset](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/f11e655c-f4a7-42c5-b081-46dcf4f077ff_romance_2.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=1600&h=1067)
Iceland for lovebirds
![A fissure eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula by Sýlingarfell on May 29, 2024](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/ZldAKaWtHYXtT51b_Reykjaneseruption2024.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=format%2Ccompress%3Fauto%3Dcompress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=43%2C0%2C1914%2C1126&w=1190&h=700)
Volcanic activity resumes on the Reykjanes Peninsula
![Autumn colors on the banks of a lava fissure filled with water](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/ZlWgjKWtHYXtT1zB_Thingvellir-fissure-GLEP.jpeg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=format%2Ccompress%3Fauto%3Dcompress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C128%2C2000%2C1176&w=1190&h=700)
South Iceland's Dynamic Geosites
![Center of Reykjavik](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/a33989a7-2c9a-4efc-878c-37e6271019d2_Vesturb%C3%A6r.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=5628&h=3200)
Reykjavík Weekend Getaway
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Somebody Feed Phil Foodtrail in Iceland
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Around Iceland in 14 days
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A day-trip from Reykjavík: Discover the Whale Fjord
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Swimming pool culture in Iceland
![People dining at Tjöruhúsid restaurant in Ísafjördur](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/19690f94-3457-43f6-bb23-63e1e243e3e1_Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson_dining_at_Tjoruhusid.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=2500&h=1667)
16 places of Character and Charm to eat for Every Corner of Iceland
![Icicles hanging from a striated rock wall](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/c4d30742-6461-4fc2-a246-6634de20387d_fossvogsbakkar-strata-icicles-GLEP.jpeg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3416&h=2562)
Reykjavík on the Rocks - Five geosites in the Capital Region
![Aerial photo of small waterfalls flowing into a river canyon](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/488f43ac-834b-46ed-b0b6-7ed315720b36_landmannalaugar_icelandexplorer.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=4800&h=3198)
Nature's Alchemy: Exploring Iceland's geosites
![A man inside a lava tube cave with red walls](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/addd1ec6-9c03-4d60-a5e8-c5ce83112d6e_Raufarholshellir_cave_1_RTH.png?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=1600&h=1067)
Caving in Iceland
![Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption in Iceland 2010](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/fdcad79e-6e4c-411b-96c5-d5b71a3a6ea4_volcano.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=1600&h=1067)
Volcanos of Iceland
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What to wear in Iceland
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New destinations in 2024
![A woman sitting in pink coloured wool pieces draped on the floor and hanging from the ceiling. She is dressed in beige knitwear.](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/87454756-4395-4c3b-a85a-752c80a019e5_DesignMarch12_AldisP%C3%A1ls.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=2400&h=1601)
How to practice your hobby in Iceland
![Tent, Jeep and Motorbike under the Northern Lights](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/6b0ed9b0-a4e0-442e-b2cd-208e2f717402_Kleifarvatn_Northern_Lights_South_Iceland.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=1620&h=1080)
Camping in Iceland
![The village of Vík í Mýrdal](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/Zh5OnjjCgu4jz2KD_V%C3%ADk2012.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C165%2C4256%2C2504&w=1190&h=700)
Vík: The idyllic Icelandic village
![Striking Vikings in Iceland](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/62cdfc81-5269-4963-acd2-31777ae28c0e_MBL%20Vikingahatid%20Hfj.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=2357&h=1591)
Key Locations for Viking History in Iceland
![Center of Reykjavik](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/a33989a7-2c9a-4efc-878c-37e6271019d2_Vesturb%C3%A6r.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=5628&h=3200)
Reykjavík Weekend Getaway
![Rugged coastline with impressive seastacks](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/f11a7cef-4d5a-4fae-b367-777838951d51_londrangar-thufubjarg-cliffs-glp.jpeg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=4000&h=3000)
A 3 day mini-break in West Iceland
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Iceland's Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Incredible travel experiences money can indeed buy
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Around Iceland in 14 days
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Famous film sights in Iceland
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The Eastfjords
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Safe travel in Iceland
![Midnight sun setting along the Arctic Coast Way, a road, cliffs and ocean in the picture](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/24d1d439-b225-4506-a810-83b4c156acde_Arctic%20Coast%20Way_Midnight%20sun%201.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=4000&h=2665)
Arctic Coast Way
![Dettifoss waterfall](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/926a1a01-d1d9-4746-ab34-bfbecdda10b7_dettifoss%20(3)_Diamond.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=2000&h=1333)
The Diamond Circle
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Þingvellir National Park
![Map of Iceland](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/40a4e1fa-7571-4b59-ade1-0cc4d9ef8ca5_I%CC%81slandsstofa_I%CC%81slandskort_Preview_1920px_SQUARE.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C0%2C1920%2C1920&w=1000&h=1000)
Embark on the journey of a lifetime in Iceland!
With our new interactive map feature, you can easily plan every step of your adventure. From cozy accommodations to unforgettable activities, the possibilities are endless. Dream big, plan smart, and chart your path with our personalized itinerary feature. Make the most of every moment in Iceland!
![A series of volcanic craters surrounded by a moss-grown lava field](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/cbf210f9-ce03-4bad-a877-49e7215e7184_Eldvorp-Reykjanes-GO%CC%81.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=417%2C0%2C1667%2C1667&w=1000&h=1000)
VOLCANIC ACTIVITY ON THE REYKJANES PENINSULA
Since 2021, the Reykjanes Peninsula has witnessed a surge in seismic activity, including several volcanic eruptions. Despite this, Iceland has remained a safe and open destination for travelers. For a detailed look into the recent volcanic activities and their safety implications, the Icelandic Meteorological Office offers insights through this informative video.
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Visitor numbers
Iceland is a popular travel destination. Sometimes, certain places can be busier than others. Skip the hectic tourist traffic at the most popular destinations and plan your trip to make the most of your time in Iceland. Use our tourist counter to see peak visitor times and plan accordingly.
![A panoramic view of the maritime museum in Siglufjörður showing part of the harbour, the museum komplex and few houses in the background](https://images.prismic.io/visiticeland/193d69aa-5264-43aa-9d35-46b2c8ece7c8_Siglufj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur_panorama_IE.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C240%2C1920%2C1920&w=1000&h=1000)
Appreciate our towns & villages
Did you know that there are over 100 towns and villages to explore throughout Iceland? We encourage you to stop and look into these charming, beautiful, and often quirky places. History, art, nature, local cuisine, and year-round swimming pools abound. You might be surprised at what you find!
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