In the heart of the Icelandic winter, when daylight is scarce and the weather often feels at its most powerful, Icelanders mark the arrival of Þorri—a traditional month in the old Icelandic calendar. Þorri begins in late January and lasts until late February, and offers a window into Iceland’s history, food culture, and communal traditions.

Hella is like many small towns in Iceland – but then again, every small town here is special thanks to its people, history, and surroundings. The population of Hella is about one thousand and in the municipality about 1900. So, what makes Hella unique, and what is there to do while you´re here? Photo: Visit South Iceland Despite its size, Hella has everything you need. There´s a grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, doctor´s office, swimming pool & gym, popular wool market, hair s

In Iceland, rumors of Huldufólk—the country’s most common type of elf—have persisted for centuries. The human-esque people are said to...

For the longest time, the history of Iceland has been told this way: Noble Norwegian chieftains wanted to be free of the aggressive king...

A team of American scientists is currently working on the age determination of the caves at Ægissíða in Rangárþing ytra and their...

Hotel Rangá is helping guests have an unforgettable dining experience inside one of Iceland's most historic caves. Few hotels embrace the...

There are ideas to better map the man-made caves at Hella and use the information to strengthen their position as a tourist destination....

The caves of Hella are a wonder to behold. Nobody knows for sure how old they are, but many historians date them back to the...

Newly renovated man-made caves by the farm Ægissíða, near Hella, South Iceland, have been popular among visitors lately, Morgunblaðið ...