Learn Icelandic with Speak Viking – exclusive offer for Stuck in Iceland Readers!
Visiting Iceland is already an unforgettable experience—breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a culture deeply connected to nature. But what if you could take your trip to the next level by learning a bit of Icelandic before you arrive? The answer is: Learn Icelandic. Or at...
Iceland guide Unnur Máney: hoops, history, and hidden gems
There is a small group of local travel guides in Iceland who excel at providing their guests with a unique perspective on the country’s beautiful nature, culture, and history. One of these guides is Unnur Máney Bergsveinsdóttir. She is a celebrity in Iceland for her...
The Reykjavik City Card unlocks the capital of cool
One of the best ways to save money while exploring Reykjavik is to use the Reykjavik City Card. This handy card is a traveler’s key to unlocking Reykjavik’s culture, history, and activities. Dive into Iceland’s museums, enjoy the city’s geothermal pools, or take in the...
Jellyboy the clown gives his guide to Iceland
Iceland is so far not known for its clowns. However, that might be about the change with Jellyboy the Clown, who recently stunned the world with his tour de force of a performance at America’s Got Talent. Jelly Boy rammed blades down his throat while...
Auður Jónsdóttir: insight & warmth in Iceland’s literature
If you only knew Iceland from its dynamic literary scene and the number of books published in Icelandic every year, I would understand if you thought Iceland is a country of millions. In 2021, 895 book titles were published in a country of just under...
Man-made caves in south Iceland could be from the first settlers
For the longest time, the history of Iceland has been told this way: Noble Norwegian chieftains wanted to be free of the aggressive king Haraldur Hardrada, who unified Norway with force. These intrepid chieftains wanted to live free in remote Iceland rather than bend the...
Will American Scientists Solve the Mystery of the Caves at Hella?
A team of American scientists is currently working on the age determination of the caves at Ægissíða in Rangárþing ytra and their possible role in settlement of Iceland. The team is investigating carvings on cave walls and sediment layers in the caves. They use an...
Get ready for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival in Reykjavik
In November every year, Reykjavik comes alive with the rhythm of the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Set against the backdrop of Iceland’s capital, from November 2-4, the city will resonate with melodies that transcend genres. From the sweet sounds of hidden gems waiting to be...
