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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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Beer Day in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Beer Day in Iceland

1st of March is the Icelandic Beer Day. Beer was banned in Iceland between 1915 and until 1989! But why? Learn all about Iceland's history with beer. Photo above by Eesh

Paras aika nähdä revontulet Islannissa
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Paras aika nähdä revontulet Islannissa

Ole hyvin varustautunut ja kärsivällinen Silmäsi tottuvat Islannin talviyön pimeyteen vasta muutaman minuutin kuluttua, joten viivy jokaisella paikalla rauhassa, vaik

15 Incredible Photographs of the Holuhraun Volcano in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

15 Incredible Photographs of the Holuhraun Volcano in Iceland

Iceland is the land of ice and fire. With one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Icelandic history having recently taken place in Holuhraun, by Bardarbunga, this stat

The Top 10 Best Tours in Iceland: Popular and Unique Excursions
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

The Top 10 Best Tours in Iceland: Popular and Unique Excursions

Discover the top 10 best tours in Iceland, covering everything from peaceful nature to thrilling adventures. Learn about the country's most popular attractions and the

Keskiyön aurinko ja valoisat kesäyöt Islannissa – kattava opas
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Keskiyön aurinko ja valoisat kesäyöt Islannissa – kattava opas

Lue oppaamme keskiyön auringosta Islannissa. Tutustu muun muassa päivän pituuteen Islannissa, keskiyön auringon festareihin ja tapahtumiin, suosittuihin kesäaktiviteett

Top 12 Best Activities in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Top 12 Best Activities in Iceland

Find out everything you need to know about all the top activities in Iceland. Explore the fun things you can do and places you should visit in Iceland to make your trip

Photography in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Photography in Iceland

Why is Iceland the perfect destination for photographers? What makes photography in Iceland so unique? When is the best time of the year to take photographs in Iceland?

How To Photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

How To Photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland

What is the best way to photograph the northern lights in Iceland? What camera is ideal for capturing the aurora, and what camera settings are recommended? When and whe

Top Caves in Iceland: Ice Caves, Lava Tunnels & Hidden Gems
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Top Caves in Iceland: Ice Caves, Lava Tunnels & Hidden Gems

Plan time to explore caves in Iceland and understand how ice, lava, and human history have shaped landscapes beneath the surface. These caves include seasonal ice caves

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Reykjavík Street Food
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 thi

Iceland TIES with Argentina!!! Iceland's First Game in the World Cup, EVER!
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 matc

Penguins Invade Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 nor

Reykjavik's First Food Hall: Hlemmur Mathöll
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 par

Icelandic Christmas Traditions
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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! S

Cats of Reykjavík and Iceland's Christmas Cat
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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

The Best Reykjavik Christmas Markets 2025
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 in this guide. It might come as a surprise that Christmas markets have historically not been as common in Iceland, but this has changed in recent years. Today, twinkling lights, small wooden huts, the smell of mulled wine, and cheerful music make Christmas vacations in Iceland unforgettable. Why You Can Trust Our Content Guide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our content is written and r

What is Reykjavik Poetry Brothel?
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

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 fee

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