Honest notes from people who live here.
Driving, weather, food, and what's actually open. Written by the team that runs the four hotels — and re-checked when conditions change.
Icelandic humor explained
Discover the lighthearted side of Iceland with its signature dry wit, playful sarcasm, and tales of elves in the mist. From deadpan…
Best Photography Locations in Northwest Iceland
Discover the dramatic beauty of Northwest Iceland through your lens—towering fjords, cascading waterfalls and windswept beaches await at every turn. From the…
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…
How locals picnic in any weather
Icelanders believe there’s no such thing as bad picnic weather—rain or shine, drizzle or midnight sun, a simple meal outdoors becomes a…
Bæjargil at Húsafell: Waterfall Gorge, Birch Forest and Stone Art
A gentle half-day at Húsafell in West Iceland: the Bæjargil gorge walk to a waterfall viewpoint, one of the country's oldest birch…
Why nights feel restful
Discover an evening of pure restoration in Iceland’s wild Westfjords & West Iceland—where the Milky Way unfolds above, waterfalls whisper you to…
Best Hiking Routes in Northwest Iceland
Discover the wild beauty of Northwest Iceland on foot—from the remote fjords and Arctic-fox habitats of Hornstrandir to the thunderous Dynjandi falls,…
The Norwegian House (Norska húsið): Iceland’s First Two-Storey Timber Home
Built in 1832 by trader-astronomer Árni Thorlacius, the Norwegian House is Iceland's first two-storey timber home and now the Snæfellsnes regional museum…
How to Spend a Weekend in Ísafjörður Iceland
Experience a weekend getaway in Ísafjörður—where glacier-sculpted fjords meet colorful rooftops and Icelandic charm. Stay at the cozy Ísafjörður Inn (bookable through…
Why trails are often unmarked
Discover the untamed beauty of Iceland’s unmarked trails—where fjords, volcanoes and highlands remain gloriously untouched by signs. By forgoing permanent markers, we…
Icelandic Road-Trip Food: Gas-Station Hot Dogs, Skyr and Borgarfjörður
A practical guide to Icelandic road trip food: gas-station pylsur, skyr as a driving snack, and what's realistically open to eat in…
Why rules exist in nature
Discover the hidden rhythms of Westfjords & West Iceland with Ourhotels.is. From timing your hikes by tides and bird migrations to packing…
Why Iceland leaves a mark
Dive into Iceland’s dramatic beauty—drift among icebergs at Jökulsárlón, thunder beneath Gullfoss, and soak in steamy geothermal springs. Whether you’re chasing puffins…
River crossings on foot: when stepping stones are a trap and how to choose safer spots
Crossing Iceland’s rivers on foot is a highlight of any Westfjords or West Iceland adventure—but those iconic stepping stones can be deceptively…
How landscapes tell history
Discover Westfjords & West Iceland as you’ve never seen them before—each ridge, river valley and moss-covered lava flow is a chapter in…
Best months for hiking
Explore Westfjords & West Iceland on foot this summer—June through August brings clear trails, long daylight hours and vibrant wildflowers. Pack layers,…
What “common sense” means in Iceland
Discover the true meaning of “common sense” in Iceland—where respecting nature’s power and preparing for sudden weather shifts can transform your trip…
Aldrei fór ég suður: Ísafjörður’s Free Easter Rock Festival
Every Easter weekend, Ísafjörður fills its harbour-side halls with Aldrei fór ég suður, Iceland's free, unpaid-band music festival founded by Mugison. Stay…
How shared experiences feel closer
There’s something truly unforgettable about discovering Iceland’s dramatic waterfalls, hidden hot springs and rugged fjords together—every glacier hike, midnight-sun soak and whale-watching…
Exploring Iceland’s Most Remote Natural Destinations
Discover Iceland’s most remote wonders on a 7–10-day off-grid adventure with Ourhotels.is. Hike the silent fjords of Hornstrandir, traverse glacier-lined valleys in…
Best Photography Locations in the Arctic Westfjords
Explore Iceland’s Arctic Westfjords with Ourhotels.is as your home base. Photograph Dynjandi’s tiered cascades at sunrise, thousands of puffins on Látrabjarg Cliffs,…
Why moments matter most
Discover the rugged beauty of Westfjords and West Iceland with Ourhotels.is as your guide. Nestled in Borgarfjörður, Hvítá Inn offers cozy rooms,…
Why the Westfjords Are Iceland’s Quiet Paradise
Discover Iceland’s most untouched corner in the Westfjords, where towering sea cliffs, hidden coves and winding coastal roads set the stage for…
Why slow travel feels right
Discover the magic of slow travel in Iceland’s Westfjords and West Iceland, where time stretches between soaring cliffs, hidden hot springs, and…