Imagine Peace Tower Lights Up Reykjavík for John Lennon’s Birthday
The Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island near Reykjavík is scheduled to shine again on 9 October 2026 at 8:00 pm Iceland time, marking John Lennon's birthday. Reykjavík…
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Travelling from China to Iceland: Air China’s New Beijing–Reykjavík Route
Updated: 28 October 2026. The first Air China flight arrived at Keflavík on 26 October 2026, as confirmed by Iceland’s Ministry of Infrastructure. Schedules may change.
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Where to See the Northern Lights Near Reykjavík
Hero: Grótta — Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · WebP, resized; hero cropped to 16:9.
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How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland – Phone & Camera
If you do not have time to read the whole guide, start here: on a phone, use Night Mode when available, turn off the flash and keep the…
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Golden Circle Entrance Fee 2027? Iceland Proposes a Single Pass
No. A Golden Circle entrance fee has not been confirmed for 2027. Iceland's government has proposed a new annual electronic pass covering Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, but the…
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Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland – Month by Month
The Northern Lights are one of the main reasons people visit Iceland during the darker months of the year. But the question “When is the best time to see…
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Ljósanótt 2026: Keflavík Gets Ready for a Weekend of Light and Music
From 3 to 6 September, Reykjanesbær will once again host Ljósanótt, one of Iceland’s largest community and family festivals.
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How to Track the Northern Lights in Iceland: It’s Not All About the Kp Index
The Northern Lights are one of the most spectacular sights you can experience in Iceland, but predicting them involves much more than checking a single number.
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NEW GEOTHERMAL COMPLEX
From September 1, 2026, Iceland will have a new place to enjoy geothermal waters — Reykjaböð Hot Springs, located at the entrance to Reykjadalur Valley near Hveragerði.
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Bobby Fischer in Iceland: From the Match of the Century to a Quiet Grave
In South Iceland, not far from Selfoss, stands the small Laugardælir Church. There is no monumental memorial, no huge sign and no tourist spectacle to suggest that one…
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Polar Bear Arrives in Iceland: A Rare Encounter with Arctic Wildlife
Residents of Iceland’s Westfjords witnessed an extremely rare sight. In September 2024, a polar bear appeared on the coast of the Westfjords — an animal that does not…
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Puffins in Iceland: A Small Symbol of the Great North
Among the many wonders of Icelandic nature, few animals capture the hearts of visitors quite like the puffin. With its colourful beak and unmistakable appearance, this small seabird…
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Humpback Whale Swims Close to Reykjavík City Centre
Tourists and residents of Reykjavík were recently given an unexpected opportunity to see one of the North Atlantic’s most impressive inhabitants almost in the heart of the city.…
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