Discover one of Iceland's most unique wedding venues, where ancient history, natural beauty, and unforgettable moments come together beneath the surface. Photo: Aneta Jakubas For thousands of years, people have celebrated marriage as the beginning of a new chapter in life. Across cultures and traditions, weddings bring family and friends together to witness a couple´s commitment and celebrate the occasion in a way that reflects their personalities. Love Written in Stone Toda

Meet a farmer, knitter and guide who transforms raw wool into warm, weather-proof pieces of cultural heritage. In Iceland you’ll notice both locals and visitors wearing knitted wool sweaters. Many of them feature a distinctive patterned yoke across the shoulders and chest. This type of sweater is called a lopapeysa – literally translated as “wool-sweater”. However, the art isn´t limited to sweaters alone – socks, hats, mittens and even “beer mittens” are commonly made from Ic

While Icelanders celebrate traditional holidays such as Easter and Christmas, we also have our own unique national celebrations. One of the most important days is Iceland's National Day, celebrated on June 17 each year. The day marks the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944, when Iceland became an independent nation and ended its union with Denmark. In Icelandic, the holiday is called Þjóðhátíðardagurinn. Why June 17? The staff at Caves of Hella celebrating June 17 The

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...