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...
Midgard unites all fandoms in Iceland
Midgard is Iceland’s first all-inclusive fan convention, targeting fans from various fields – video games, tabletop games, cosplay, literature, comics, television, movies, and more. The Midgard convention will be held at the Laugardalshöll venue on the 9th of September and 10th of September 2023. The...
Iceland’s Musical Treasure: Discover the Pearls of Icelandic Song
Welcoming you to the heart of Reykjavik stands Harpa concert hall, a landmark is known not just for its exceptional architecture but also for its role as the pulse of cultural and social life in Iceland. With its state-of-the-art acoustic technology, Harpa has drawn millions...
Icelandic civil war – Game of Thrones style
Iceland is one of the world’s safest destinations for travelers. Things were more ‘exciting’ in the middle ages. The ninth-century (or earlier) settlement seems to have been mostly peaceful. Weapons have been found in grave sites from the settlement era, and the sagas tell of...
Meet Valur Heiðar, one of Iceland’s leading private guides
A magazine like Stuck in Iceland should be a springboard for independent and authentic entrepreneurs. The people and the companies I work with should have proven themselves to offer the best service and value to people visiting Iceland. Somebody who fulfills both criteria is travel...
Harpa in Reykjavik has unique architecture and exciting attractions
The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center is my favorite building in Reykjavik. It has many wonderful features, but the main hall of Eldborg stands out. No matter what event or concert I attend, entering that deep red hall is always a special occasion. The...
The Icelandic Christmas book flood is upon us. Take cover!
Icelanders have many odd Christmas traditions. We have 13 Yule trolls that used to terrorize children before Christmas but now give children small gifts. Their parents used to devour children who behaved outside of accepted societal norms, and of course, a giant Christmas cat would...
