News, stories and updates from Iceland.
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 City has confirmed a public ceremony and visitor programme. John Lennon and Yoko Ono: from the Beatles to Iceland John Lennon, co-founder of the Beatles, and artist
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Travel from China to Iceland via Air China’s planned Beijing–Copenhagen–Keflavík route. Understand the stop, reach Reykjavík and plan your next steps.
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Hero: Grótta — Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · WebP, resized; hero cropped to 16:9. AURORA GUIDE — FIND Wondering where to see Northern Lights near Reykjavik? You can try open spaces within the city, the coast at its edge, or lakeside and fjord settings beyond the city lights. These seven locations help you
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A practical guide to photographing Iceland’s Northern Lights with a phone or camera: Night Mode, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, focus and composition.
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Golden Circle entrance fee 2027: what is being proposed? 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 proposal has not yet become law. Last updated: 5 October 2026. What exactly is being proposed? Under the
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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,
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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
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Iceland welcomes a new geothermal experience. Reykjaböð Hot Springs near Hveragerði opens on September 1, 2026.
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