Every year around Christmastime a meme always circles my social media about a tradition in Iceland: Jólabókaflóð. The meme ...

These two island nations in the North Atlantic share a love of fish and chips, though the tiny national of Iceland has their ...

Like a tempestuous god, Iceland changes its mood throughout the year. When the ice melts, it reveals black lava fields, ...

Today, the 13 brothers are said to leave presents in well-behaved youngsters’ shoes. But they used to be depicted as ...

The Yule Cat of Icelandic folklore is a much darker take on the jolly Christmas mythology many of us are familiar with, and ...

Click here to see them all. To truly understand the deep-rooted drinking culture of Iceland, you have to go back to the Viking Age, 874 AD, when Norse settlers first brought their love for mead ...

soaking is a deeply ingrained part of Icelandic culture. “Icelanders love hot bathing any time of year, it’s a social, shared experience, which is the idea behind Sky Lagoon,” says Helga ...

questions and comments, received following my mention that my family has adopted the Icelandic tradition of books on Christmas Eve in lieu of big gifts under the tree. To be honest, although I ...

reaffirming our commitment to showcasing the very best of Icelandic culture and creativity.” ...

With its geothermal lagoons, Nordic culture, and spellbinding Northern lights, Iceland’s colourful and contemporary capital is the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure this winter.

and more to do with its central tenet of fostering a connection with both Icelandic culture and the natural world. Followers of the Ásatrú religion, a revival of the pre-Christian Viking ...