It's sometimes said that us Icelanders are not at all particularly humble when we talk about our beautiful island. We’ve got the best water, most beautiful nature, prettiest women and the biggest glaciers. But no matter how much we try, we can't really say Iceland will be voted best

In the last decade kayaking has become more popular every year, both sea kayaking and white-water kayaking. They’re both a challenging and fun way to get closer to nature and test yourself at the same time. Both types require a firm minimum knowledge base that you can obtain at courses

Imagine that you’re standing on a glacier, snow fields abound as far as the eye can see or even beyond; a jagged and split glacier tongue with sinkholes, fissures and ice blocks lies before you. You feel like you can conquer the world. This dream view can quickly become a

Horseriding is a popular hobby that employs many people. The Icelandic horse gives Icelanders and foreign guests immense pleasure, both as a source of recreation and as a way to enjoy nature in Iceland. There are multiple hazards in horse riding and it is imperative to maintain the highest

Most tourists that come here to bike go around the country via the Ring Road for at least some of the way; others choose rougher roads and use the Kjölur mountain route or other routes in the highlands. Regardless of what you plan to do, you should keep one thing

It’s easy to get very comfortable in Icelandic pools. They’re hot, clean and the natural water warms up the body while ease overcomes it. However, always keep in mind that any children with you are your responsibility. An adult who can swim should always supervise children younger than 8 years