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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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What To Pack for Iceland for All Seasons
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

What To Pack for Iceland for All Seasons

Learn what to pack for Iceland, whether you’re planning to stay in Reykjavik, travel the entire Ring Road, or hike remote areas of the Highlands. Regardless of when you

Icelandic Alphabet and Language Basics
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Icelandic Alphabet and Language Basics

Is the Icelandic language difficult? How do you pronounce Reykjavik or, better yet, Eyjafjallajokull? How do you read the Icelandic alphabet? Are there any similarities

De ultieme gids voor de Golden Circle van IJsland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

De ultieme gids voor de Golden Circle van IJsland

Ontdek de Gouden Cirkel van IJsland. Lees over de route, tussenstops, hoogtepunten en must-see attracties. Gebruik onze kaarten en routes om je reis te plannen.

25 Hidden Gems in Iceland: Go Off the Beaten Path
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

25 Hidden Gems in Iceland: Go Off the Beaten Path

Discover hidden gems in Iceland and explore a side of the country many travelers miss. Beyond the popular Golden Circle and South Coast, Iceland’s remote regions have q

Filmlocaties in IJsland: De complete lijst
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Filmlocaties in IJsland: De complete lijst

Welke internationale films en tv-programma's zijn er in IJsland gefilmd? Waarom kiezen producenten ervoor om in IJsland te filmen? Lees er alles over met onze complete

When and Where to (Not) Get Naked in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

When and Where to (Not) Get Naked in Iceland

What is the policy on nudity in Iceland? When, where, and why are people getting naked in Iceland? Is it true that you have to wash publicly in the nude to enter the Bl

Top 10 Worst Things About Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Top 10 Worst Things About Iceland

Before you pack your bags for Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and natural wonders, it’s worth getting to know some of the country’s less glamorous traits. What are the th

10 Amazing Icelandic Things the Locals Take for Granted
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

10 Amazing Icelandic Things the Locals Take for Granted

What are some of the small but amazing things in Iceland you might not find elsewhere? What do Icelandic people take for granted about their own country?There are so ma

29 Things Not to Do in Iceland
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

29 Things Not to Do in Iceland

What are some of the silliest, ignorant, or just plain dumb things visitors in Iceland have done? What common-sense decisions have recent travelers been failing to make

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Glimpses of Reykjavík in Wintertime...
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Glimpses of Reykjavík in Wintertime...

In wintertime, Reykjavík can feel like a calm and relaxing city, despite all the events and life it has to offer. See glimpses of Reykjavík in winter here. These pictures are from a day when Reykjavík greeted me with a fresh layer of snow when I woke up, not even the slightest breeze and a clear blue sky. Same as it did the day before, bar the fresh layer of snow. Reykjavík has plenty of exciting events and a buzzing art scene - but Reykjavík also has this incredible sense of calm. At the time that these pictures were taken, I was living in London and was visiting Iceland on a 3 week

Bun Day, Explosion Day (Mardi Gras) and Ash (Wednes)Day in Iceland
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Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Bun Day, Explosion Day (Mardi Gras) and Ash (Wednes)Day in Iceland

Iceland has a fun tradition that includes cream and chocolate buns, salted meat, bags of ash, costumes and singing! And today marks the last day of this 3 day celebration. Let me explain how it all works. This tradition takes place over 3 days. On a Monday in the 7th week before Easter you have Bun Day (Bolludagur). The following Tuesday is Explosion Day (Sprengidagur) and on the Wednesday there's Ash Day (Öskudagur). On Bolludagur, Bun Day, people eat buns. But there's a little more to it than that. I spent this Bun Day in London on a film set with a little 6 year old English girl, who li

Just Another Stormy Winter Day in Iceland...
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Just Another Stormy Winter Day in Iceland...

Icelandic winter days can be extremely beautiful and still, with crisp, clean air and the sun shining. And on other days, they're really not. Find Winter Packages here. I sometimes find it quite entertaining when people ask me what the weather is like in the winter in Iceland because they're going there for a few days. Like it just stays the same throughout the entire winter. It really doesn't. So you may be in luck and experience both. Because the snowstorms are actually quite exciting. Sure, they're not really great if you had plans of sightseeing on the same day, or if it's your only da

Sónar music festival in Reykjavík in February 2016
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Sónar music festival in Reykjavík in February 2016

Did you know that the music festival Sónar, that originates in Barcelona, has been held in Reykjavík the last few years? 2016 marks the fourth year that Sónar Reykjavík is held - and I'll tell you why you should buy a ticket this year! The festival is held inside Harpa, Reykjavík's Music and Concert Hall, right on the waterfront next to the city's old harbour, sometimes underneath a shining display of the Northern Lights - and at other times amidst a raging snowstorm!  Sónar Reykjavík Music Line-up 2016 Electronica lovers have plenty of music to choose from this year, from headliners as

Long live David Bowie!
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Long live David Bowie!

"Come to Iceland - it's quite good!" - David Bowie, 1996 After an incredibly successful career, David Bowie went out in style 2 days after his 69 year old birthday, when he released a brand new album, Blackstar. I woke up this morning in Reykjavík, looked out the window, and saw snowflakes coming down. I was filled with instant joy. Then took a look at my Facebook feed and saw 3 posts in a row about Bowie. It wasn't until the third one that I saw that he had passed away - the first two made me think that people were just in awe of his new album and were hoping that he had announced a tou

Chasing the Light in Iceland - photography film
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Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Chasing the Light in Iceland - photography film

I just watched a great film about photography in Iceland. It's called Light Hunter, by the well known Switz photographer Stefan Forster. You'll see some gorgeous scenery from Iceland as Stefan goes on his search for the perfect light in Iceland. He's fallen in love with the country, that's evident from how he speaks about it and from all the effort he puts into getting the perfect shot. The results are both gorgeous still images as well as great moving images of the country's nature. Stefan now spends 3 months a year in Iceland and has gotten to know the country well, which is also evident

A massive storm hits Iceland - see the devastation!
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

A massive storm hits Iceland - see the devastation!

December has been a month of snow and storms in Iceland. Reykjavík has already had a record breaking month of snowfall, with the snow measuring 42cm this December, breaking a record of 33cm. It's not the ultimate record though, as January 1937 saw 55cm of snow in Reykjavík. Besides all this snow, there have already been THREE storms in Iceland this December - and we're not even halfway through the month! The last one, taking place between the 7th of December until the 8th, was supposedly the biggest storm to hit Iceland for 25 years, although it didn't do as much damage as the storm in Ma

Snow lanterns in Reykjavík
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Snow lanterns in Reykjavík

Arts and crafts from ice and snow. Find tips on how to make Icelandic ice haberdashery :) It has been snowing a lot in Reykjavík lately. This is actually the most snowfall ever recorded in December in Reykjavík. Last week the snow was measured 42cm thick, and the record is from the 18th of January 1937 when the snow was measured 55cm thick. As I live in London, where everything stops working the second there's a 1cm thin layer of snow on the ground, I've heard some amusing comments such as 'I bet everyone just goes on as normal, driving to work and school etc'. Of course they do! :) Howev

Hótel Sigló has the Christmas spirit!
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir

Hótel Sigló has the Christmas spirit!

What happens when you get stranded in snow in Iceland? Good hospitality it seems, at least if you're stuck at Hotel Siglo in North Iceland! Over the weekend there was some heavy snow falling all over Iceland. The winter weather can be a bit unpredictable like that. So half the nation stayed at home and relaxed and people were warned not to travel if unnecessary. A group of 50 people had decided to go from Akureyri to the town of Siglufjörður on Tröllaskagi (Troll's peninsula) to stay for a night and dine at the luxurious Hotel Siglo as a Christmas treat. They stayed for one night, had their

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