How Icelanders Connect with Nature: Daily Rituals and Outdoor Traditions
Discover the true spirit of Iceland by embracing its wild, ever-changing landscapes alongside the locals. Begin your day with a brisk, pre-dawn walk or a steamy dip in…
Why You Don’t Need Bottled Water in Iceland: Tap Water Is Pure and Free
Discover why you can ditch bottled water on your Westfjords & West Iceland adventure: Iceland’s tap water is glacier-fresh, naturally filtered through lava rock, and rigorously tested—refill your…
What Makes Iceland’s Tap Water the Purest in the World
Taste crystal-clear Icelandic tap water straight from the tap at Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður—no filters, no fuss. Meltwater from the Langjökull glacier filters naturally through volcanic rock, giving…
Why Hotel Pools Are Social Hubs During Your Iceland Stay
There’s something truly magical about sinking into a warm pool after a day of chasing waterfalls and glaciers in Iceland. At Ourhotels.is, our natural hot springs and heated…
What to expect in Icelandic changing rooms
Excerpt: From the moment you step into an Icelandic changing room—spotlessly tiled, neatly bench-lined, and locker-equipped—you’re embarking on a unique prelude to the country’s geothermal wonders. Learn the…
How to behave in public pools
Discover the magic of Iceland’s geothermal pools with our essential guide. From pre‐soak shower etiquette and quiet soaking rituals to the best times for a 1–2-hour dip, you’ll…
Why locals swim year-round
Dive into Iceland’s year-round swim culture with Ourhotels.is. From steamy geothermal pools overlooking fjords to bracing ocean dips under the midnight sun or Northern Lights, you’ll discover why…
Icelandic swimming pool culture
Discover Iceland’s swimming-pool culture with Ourhotels.is! From geothermal-heated community pools bubbling at 36–40 °C to family-friendly facilities with saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunges, a dip here is…
Why hot water smells of sulfur
If you’ve ever noticed a faint “rotten-egg” scent when you turn on the hot tap in Westfjords or West Iceland, rest easy—it’s just harmless hydrogen sulfide from the…
What geothermal areas smell like
Experience West Iceland’s geothermal magic—inhale the sulfur-tinged steam of erupting geysers, soak in milky-blue hot springs set against black sands, and wander moss-draped, mineral-rich landscapes. Whether you’re chasing…