Discover Iceland’s pool culture from the moment you step under the communal shower—nude, fragrance-free soap rinse required—through quiet soaks, personal-space norms and ideal visiting windows. Learn what to…
Akureyri’s stunning fjord vistas, snow-capped peaks and dancing Northern Lights make it a drone pilot’s paradise—but only if you play by the rules. From springtime ptarmigan nesting on…
Dreaming of epic aerial shots in Iceland’s raw Highlands? Before you launch your drone above steaming geothermal fields or dramatic ridgelines, brush up on no-fly zones—from Þingvellir and…
Feeling the north wind howling around Mývatn? Don’t let it ground you—turn it into your best day yet. Start with a steamy soak at Mývatn Nature Baths, explore…
Excerpt: In the windswept valleys around Þórsmörk, glacial rivers stir up fine volcanic grit that “sandblasts” rental cars—leaving windows and paintwork scratched or etched. If it happens to…
Don’t let fierce Icelandic gusts derail your Snæfellsnes plans. When the wind picks up, seek refuge in charming Stykkishólmur: spend your morning warming up over coffee and rye…
Arrive at Keflavík Airport with confidence: credit and contactless payments are accepted everywhere, you can easily round up on terminals to tip service staff, and a few Icelandic…
Discover Iceland’s Highlands in autumn—from burnt-orange rhyolite peaks to steaming natural springs—on a perfect 3-day Landmannalaugar adventure. Go in late September or early October to beat the crowds,…
Explore the untamed beauty of the Westfjords and West Iceland—where winding fjords, rolling hills, and dramatic coastlines beckon. Before you venture off the beaten track, remember that “it…
Unlock friendlier conversations in the Westfjords & West Iceland with a simple “góðan daginn” or “takk.” At Ourhotels.is—whether you’re staying at Hvítá Inn, Stykkishólmur Inn, Truck Inn or…
