Icelandic Candy Love: When Chocolate met Liquorice

Icelandic candy is often a mix of familiar flavours with an Icelandic twist. Chocolate and liquorice are especially popular with a special sweet-salty combination, but there´s much more to discover.

From Sheep to Sweater: The Icelandic Lopapeysa

Meet a farmer, knitter and guide who transforms raw wool into warm, weather-proof pieces of cultural heritage.

The Most Celebrated Holiday for Icelanders?

While Icelanders celebrate traditional holidays such as Easter and Christmas, we also have our own unique national celebrations.

Þorri: Iceland’s Midwinter Traditions with Preserved Food – bold in flavour and rich in history

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.

Things to do in Hella: Nature, Food & Local Life

Hella is like many small towns in Iceland – but then again, every small town here is special thanks to its people, history, and surroundings.