Thingvellir National Park is notable for both historical and geological issues. As a national park, it was organized in 1930 in honor of the 1000th anniversary of Althing, the ancient parliament, originally founded in Thingvellir in 930 AD, and remained there until 1798. In 2004, Thingvellir has declared a World Heritage Site. Thingvellir is extremely valuable to all Icelanders. This
What are the seasons like in Iceland? What is the Icelandic weather like? When can you see the Northern Lights? When can you see the puffins? When is the midnight sun? These are some of the most frequent questions, although the most popular one is ‘when is the best time to visit Iceland?’ and it’s a hard one to answer
Iceland’s tourist season is concentrated from mid-June through August, and tourism is growing by about 10% each year; so booking ahead is often essential. Prices fall as much as 40% in the off season, but many accommodations close in winter, especially guesthouses. Iceland is not the poor and provincial country it once was, and virtually all accommodations meet good basic
Iceland is unique which is a great reason to visit it but know that driving here requires more caution and skill than in places where the roads are straight, groomed, and the weather is less, well, arctic. Driving through Icelandic landscapes is one of the most rewarding, uplifting experiences you can have. This is all thanks to the breathtaking views
Inevitably, most people get their first taste of Iceland at Reykjavík, rubbing shoulders with over half the country’s population. It may be small, but what Reykjavík lacks in size it more than makes up for in stylish bars, restaurants and shops, and the nightlife is every bit as wild as it’s cracked up to be: during the light summer nights,
Before traveling to Iceland please read the list of 10 things (in no particular order) that you might find helpful before you begin your trip. If you’re planning a trip to Iceland for the first time, there are just a few things you should know before you go. 1. The weather in Iceland is unpredictable. If you’re renting a car,
There is no more appropriate subject to photograph than the Aurora borealis to remind one that the word photography literally means to draw with light. The Aurora of the north (Aurora Borealis) occurs when charged particles emitted from the sun penetrate the earth’s magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in the atmosphere. Witnessing this phenomenon is out of
Icelandic weather is notoriously unpredictable. In summer there’s a fair chance of bright and sunny days, and temperatures can reach 17°C, but good weather is interspersed with wet and misty spells when the temperature can plummet to a chilly 10°C. When thinking about the best time to visit Iceland, it’s worth bearing in mind that most museums and attractions are
Resting on the edge of the Arctic Circle and sitting on the top one of the world’s most volcanically active hot spots, Iceland is an inspiring mix of magisterial glaciers, bubbling hot springs and rugged fjords, where activities such as hiking under the Midnight Sun are complemented by healthy doses of history and literature. Iceland is a place where nature