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Nature & Environment Oct 31, 2019

See the Northern Lights at the New Aurora Basecamp This Winter! Make your reservation to chase the aurora borealis at the Hafnarfjörður observatory, opened October 2019. Music & Art Oct 29, 2019

Check Out the Latest News from Iceland’s Music Scene! Stay up to date on Iceland’s top musicians, composers, and producers. Food & Drink Oct 28, 2019

New Sparkling Water Flavors from Icelandic Glacial! The sustainably-sourced water brand’s new flavors, Indonesian Lemongrass and Tarocco Blood Orange, are coming soon! Nature & Environment Oct 22, 2019

A Truly Special Place Guest post by Shauna Cook Food & Drink Oct 17, 2019

The Story Behind Olgerdin’s Opal Spirit and Candy The Opal spirit and its non-alcoholic licorice candy allow people of all ages to celebrate an Icelandic tradition. Nature & Environment Oct 02, 2019

Vök Baths Takes a Sustainable Approach to Relaxation The floating pools use local food and brew beer from the water of the lake. Nature & Environment Oct 01, 2019

Icelandair Reduces its Carbon Footprint! The airline reaffirms its commitment to reducing CO2 with new efforts and changes to its fleet Literature Sep 30, 2019

These Translators Are Bringing Icelandic Literature to the Global Stage! Learn all about the translators helping Icelandic texts reach international audiences. Literature Sep 24, 2019

Register for the First-Ever Iceland Readers Retreat! The new literature event from the Iceland Writers Retreat is perfect for passionate readers. Music & Art Sep 20, 2019

Iceland’s Imagine Peace Tower Will Be Relit in Honor of John Lennon this October The illumination ceremony will take place on October 9 at the Viðey Island near Reykjavik. Music & Art Sep 18, 2019

Win a Scholarship to the Iceland Writers Retreat! Applications are now open for the 2020 IWR scholarship opportunity Nature & Environment Sep 03, 2019

Watch This Video of the Mars Rover Testing in Iceland! In preparation for a 2020 expedition to Mars, NASA scientists are in Iceland testing a Mars rover prototype. Products & Services Aug 28, 2019

Icelandair Celebrates 10 Years of Connections in Seattle! It’s the 10 year anniversary of daily connections from KEF - SEA. Nature & Environment Aug 28, 2019

Celebrate Réttir This Fall! Icelandic farmers and communities come together to retrieve roaming lamb during the fall tradition. News Aug 27, 2019

Landsvirkjun Receives Nomination for the Global Project Excellence Award! The National Power Company of Iceland has been recognized for its Theistareykir power station. Nature & Environment Aug 06, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Icelandic Lamb! Learn about Icelandic Lamb’s commitment to healthy sheep and the farmers that raise them. Products & Services Jul 24, 2019

Icelandair Introduces Biodegradable Cutlery To All Flights! The airline is reaffirming its commitment to being an eco-friendly leader in the transportation industry. Nature & Environment Jul 16, 2019

Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park Is Named a World Heritage Site! The beautiful national park has been added to UNESCO’s esteemed list of global heritage sites. Nature & Environment Jul 02, 2019

Hike the Stuðlagil Canyon, Iceland’s Beautiful Basalt Formation! The canyon follows the glacial river Jökulsá á Dal and leads to scenic views. Music & Art Jun 28, 2019

See Icelandic Art Exhibit “Nr. 3 Umhverfing” at the Snæfellsnes Peninsula! The project has been traveling around the country and is on display at the Snæfellsnes peninsula now through August 31.