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The Ultimate Guide to Iceland's South Coast
Explore Iceland’s South Coast with our ultimate guide to waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and countless hidden gems to experience.
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
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I was the Content Manager at Guide to Iceland from 2013 to 2018, and now run the creative studio Huldufugl while working as a freelance writer. I’m passionate about storytelling, Icelandic culture, and creating thoughtful experiences through words and visuals.
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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Married in Iceland
All you need to know about getting married in Iceland. Read about destination weddings, how to get married here & the best locations to say 'I do.'
New Year's Eve in Iceland
Learn all about the magical New Year's Eve traditions in Iceland. Find out how to celebrate like the locals and where to see the fireworks! Read on for more.
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Caves in Iceland
Explore the fascinating ice caves in Iceland. Learn all you need to know about the best ice caves in Iceland, including the Western Ice Cave and Eastern Ice Cave!
Maps of Iceland
Check out our collection of useful maps of Iceland. Find driving maps, Ring Road maps, attraction maps, Reykjavik maps, nightlife maps and more.
Top 13 Blogs About Iceland
See our list of the top 13 blogs about Iceland. Find blogs that cover everything you want to know about Iceland. Discover more today.
How To Drive Iceland's Golden Circle: A Complete Guide With Maps
Learn how to drive Iceland's Golden Circle. Find maps, popular routes, itineraries, and information about sights and attractions in this complete guide.
Best Places for Marriage Proposals in Iceland
Read about the best places for marriage proposals in Iceland. Discover how to make a wedding proposal in Iceland extra special. Read more.
Iceland Did it First in the World!
See a list of 10 things Iceland was the first in the world to do. Find what these things are and how the nation did it. Read on for more.
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Reykjavík Street Food
Where can you find Icelandic street food? What's the best street food in Reykjavík? Find out all you need to know about street food in Iceland here, everything from juicy burgers to bubbly on tap! Escape the city and book a Ring Road Tour I'm a self-proclaimed massive foodie, and I love food from all corners of the world, both haute cuisine and more informal restaurants. But there's something about street food that's especially exciting. Maybe it's because you have so many chefs and small restaurants packed together in one place; maybe it's the fact that each venue is focused on one thin
Iceland TIES with Argentina!!! Iceland's First Game in the World Cup, EVER!
Iceland vs Argentina! Iceland's first game in the 2018 World Cup (or in Iceland's case, the first game in any World Cup) has just finished with the score 1:1 !!! IT'S a TIE! Iceland has never lost a game in the World Cup! Messi didn't score from a penalty! Goalkeeper Hannes Þór Halldórsson saves a penalty! Alfreð Finnbogason goes down in football history as the first Icelander ever to score a goal in the World Cup!! In recent days, weeks, months the excitement for the World Cup in football in Iceland has been palpable and steadily rising each day, climaxing today with Iceland's first match
Penguins Invade Iceland
Did you know that penguins have started arriving in Iceland? And not just one or two, but by the thousands! Find out more here. EDIT: This was an April's Fool joke. You still have to head to South Africa, Australia or Argentina to see penguins in the wild! Usually, around this time of year, Icelander's greet a flock of migrating birds to its shores, perhaps most famously the Atlantic puffin. But this year, an extraordinary natural occurrence is taking place. Penguins are flocking to Iceland by the thousands!! These unforeseen circumstances have been met with puzzlement since penguins norm
Reykjavik's First Food Hall: Hlemmur Mathöll
Attention all foodies coming to Iceland: Reykjavík has a one-stop-shop for some of the best food in town, and also with the best prices. There's a new Food Hall in town, Hlemmur Mathöll, briefly the only Food Hall in Reykjavík, and it's amazing! Okay, so not exactly new, as I write this several months after Hlemmur Mathöll opened its doors to hungry and thirsty Reykjavík-ians as well as curious travellers in August 2017. But that just means I've had the time to go there several times and almost check out everything on the menus of all the restaurants in there. Of which there are a few. Ten
How to be Hungover in Reykjavik Like a Local
Reykjavík is party central, but what do you do the next day when the killing hangover kicks in? How can you combine hangover with sightseeing? Find the best spots to cure hangover in Reykjavík, and still enjoy the best of the city here. Reykjavík is known as a city of great nightlife, with hardly any dress codes, bars open until 5am on weekends and 1am on weekdays, no entry fees to most bars and the alcohol flowing. I've met many a tourist that has booked a trip to Iceland, often a short weekend trip, mainly to check out the Icelandic nature and Reykjavík nightlife. Some of those have part
Icelandic Christmas Traditions
Is it true that Icelanders cuddle up with a book and chocolates on Christmas Eve? What are Icelandic traditions during the Christmas holidays? What do Icelanders do on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day? What is Þorláksmessa all about? Find out all about Icelandic Christmas traditions here. Icelanders really go all out in Christmas celebrations. Most people start preparing and celebrating on the first day of Advent, 4 Sundays before Christmas Eve. Of course, preparations vary from one household to another, and people celebrate differently - so excuse me for any generalisations! So
Cats of Reykjavík and Iceland's Christmas Cat
Have you heard about Iceland's Christmas Cat? Do you know any other cats in Reykjavík? Are you looking for a cat café in Iceland? Perhaps you want to watch Iceland's cat reality show? Learn all about cat spotting, and Iceland's most famous kitties here! Reykjavík is known for great nightlife, funky street art, tasty Nordic cuisine―and cute cats roaming the streets. Reykjavík, city of art and cats. Photo from Reykjavík Cats This city truly is a cat-lovers paradise, with dozens of outdoor little furry pets roaming the streets. The cats you'll see out and about all have loving homes, and a
The Best Reykjavik Christmas Markets 2025
Where are Christmas markets in Reykjavik? What happens at Christmas markets in Iceland? Find the best Christmas markets in Reykjavik here. Annual Christmas markets have, for the longest time, been a popular attraction all over Europe. People flock to snowy countries with tall mountains in search of wooden cabins, snow-covered pine trees, and mulled wine to find the perfect Christmas spirit. It might then come as a surprise that markets have not been as common in Iceland, though this has changed in recent years. Anyone planning Christmas vacations in Iceland will be able to visit and experi
What is Reykjavik Poetry Brothel?
Do you like poetry, theatre, live music, cabaret, burlesque and live arts? Then look up the theatrical and immersive Reykjavík Poetry Brothel, or Rauða skáldahúsið. What is a Poetry Brothel? If you like immersive events and want to get to know the alternative arts scene in Reykjavík, read on. If you, like me, look out for immersive theatre and art events wherever you travel, then you might be familiar with the concept of a Poetry Brothel. The history of the Poetry Brothels takes us back to New York city in 2007, when the poets and friends Stephanie Berger and Nicholas Adamski shared a feel
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