Yoda cave combines Star Wars and Icelandic foundation myth
This summer, I visited the only place in Iceland where Star Wars and the legends surrounding the settlement of Iceland meet. The site is cape Hjörleifshöfði on the south coast of Iceland. It received international fame when it was the location of the opening scene...
I finally got to visit the stunning Múlagljúfur canyon
Icelanders have a phrase that is telling for our volatile climate: veðurgluggi; literally, it means weather window. It describes a relatively short period where the weather is surprisingly good, and you are almost duty-bound to take advantage of it. My friend and I, Martin Schulz,...
Rauðibotn crater is a stunning memento of the Eldgjá eruption
I thought I knew more or less about all the fantastic places in Iceland. But before this summer, I had never heard about the impressive crater of Rauðibotn in the Fjallabak nature reserve highlands. I had no idea about the nearby lagoon of Hólmsárlón with...
Stuck in Iceland celebrates ten years – join a competition to win a tour
I can’t believe it, but it has been ten years since I founded Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine this September. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the magazine. I have partnered with three leading travel companies that generously donated tours to celebrate the anniversary. These...
TV Star Dan Cade: South of Iceland is incredible
Dan Cade is an illustrious actor who secured his Icelandic connection by acting in the TV series Black Sands. In this series, a serial killer wreaks havoc in a small town in Iceland, and I won’t give any more of the plot away. It suffices...
Lake Langisjór and the crater of doom
I am a big Lord of the Rings fan. But never did I think I would recreate Sam’s and Frodo’s perilous journey to a volcanic crater. As you might imagine, I didn’t really, but I find it a little funny to compare my recent trip...
Hafnartorg Gallery is a classy Reykjavik food hall
The latest food hall to open in Reykjavik is the Hafnartorg Gallery. Situated near the Harpa and the brand new five-star Reykjavik Edition Hotel, the Gallery Hafnartorg fits its swanky newly developed area with stylish decor and a great selection of shops and restaurants. I...
Northern Lights boat tour With Plan B
The Northern lights are elusive. I always tell people that you should not visit Iceland just to see the northern lights. The country has so much else to offer. Remember, the northern lights are a complex natural phenomenon. The appearance of the northern lights depends...
