Iceland Today

Reykjaböð Is Now Open – A New Geothermal Experience in South Iceland Iceland has a new place where some of the country’s most distinctive elements come together – geothermal energy, crisp Icelandic air and the experience of bathing in warm water surrounded by nature. Reykjaböð Hot Springs, a new geothermal complex in Hveragerði, has opened […]

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 the Northern Lights in Iceland?” does not have one perfect answer. To see the Aurora,

From 3 to 6 September, Reykjanesbær will once again host Ljósanótt, one of Iceland’s largest community and family festivals.

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. The Kp index is important, but it is only part of the picture. To

Iceland welcomes a new geothermal experience. Reykjaböð Hot Springs near Hveragerði opens on September 1, 2026.

From the 1972 Match of the Century in Reykjavík to his final years and quiet grave near Selfoss, discover Bobby Fischer’s remarkable connection with Iceland.

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 naturally live in Iceland, but can occasionally reach the country from Greenland across drifting sea ice.

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 has become one of Iceland’s most beloved symbols and one of the most memorable encounters for travellers

Residents and visitors in Reykjavík were treated to a rare sight when a humpback whale swam close to the city’s waterfront, near Harpa and the Sun Voyager.