Iceland

📍Hussvík, Iceland 🇮🇸 Via @TJ #iceland #travel #icelandic #nature

Iceland winter travel tips you NEED to know before you go ❄️🇮🇸 Winter in Iceland is magical—but it’s also unpredictable. Here are the biggest do’s & don’ts to stay safe and actually enjoy your trip: ✔️ Do: Check the weather daily. Conditions can change by the hour, so always check road closures and storm forecasts before driving. ❌ Don’t: Underestimate the wind. It’s often stronger than the snow and can affect driving, doors, and visibility. ✔️ Do: Rent the right car. A 4x4 is highly recommended

How Iceland rings in the New Year 🇮🇸✨ From massive community bonfires to a city-wide fireworks show (set off by locals!), New Year’s Eve in Iceland is unlike anywhere else. Watch the iconic Áramótaskaup before midnight, then step outside as Reykjavík lights up—no official countdown, just fireworks everywhere. And if you’re lucky? You might welcome the new year under the Northern Lights. #iceland #newyears

Kirkjufell is one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. Its name means “Church Mountain”, inspired by its steep, cone-shaped peak. Just below it is Kirkjufellsfoss, a series of small waterfalls that make this spot especially popular for photos — especially in winter when the landscape is covered in snow. This area is easily accessible by car and is known for dramatic weather, Northern Lights sightings in winter, and midnight sun in sum

Step into the Viking Age at Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant, a medieval-style longhouse tucked under Mt. Ingólfsfjall in South Iceland 🛡️🍖! Located between Hveragerði and Selfoss, about 45 min from Reykjavík, this epic spot serves traditional Icelandic dishes with a Viking twist — think local lamb, fish, fermented shark, mead in horns, and hearty feasts inspired by Norse culture. The atmosphere is unforgettable: turf-roofed architecture, wooden carvings, shields, and Viking-era décor take you b

At Silfra Fissure in Þingvellir National Park, you can snorkel between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. These plates are slowly drifting apart about 2 cm per year, creating a crystal-clear rift filled with glacial meltwater. 💧 Why Silfra is so special: • Visibility up to 100 meters (300+ feet) • Water filtered through lava rock for 30–100 years • Year-round water temp around 2–4°C (35–39°F) • Located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site You’ll wear a dry suit to stay warm, making it a

From geothermal lagoons to glaciers and black sand beaches, here’s a first-time Iceland route that covers the essentials 👇 🛁 Blue Lagoon – iconic geothermal spa, perfect right after landing ⛪ Hallgrímskirkja – best panoramic views of Reykjavík 🌈 Rainbow Road – colorful street leading to the church 🏔️ Vík – base for waterfalls, cliffs, and coastal drives ⚫ Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach – famous black sand + basalt columns 💎 Diamond Beach – glacier ice scattered across black sand 🐋 Whale Spotting –

Did you know this about Iceland? 🇮🇸♨️ Iceland’s swimming pool culture was recognized by UNESCO for its role in strengthening community life and social equality. Public geothermal pools are affordable, accessible to everyone, and deeply embedded in daily routines. They function as shared social spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds gather, helping preserve traditions, public health, and social cohesion year-round—even in extreme weather. #iceland

The beauty of Iceland in the wintertime is that you get snow + northern lights 🇮🇸❄️ Via @sarahyvonne90 on IG 📲 Download the Free Travly App to book your next trip to Iceland ❤️ Link in bio @travly #iceland #snow #northernlights #travel #aurora

Did you know Christmas in Iceland looks very different from most of the world? 🇮🇸🎄 Instead of one Santa, Iceland has 13 Yule Lads who arrive one by one before Christmas—leaving gifts (or potatoes 👀). Their mother Grýla is a child-eating troll, and her Yule Cat targets anyone who doesn’t get new clothes for Christmas. One of the most beloved traditions is Jólabókaflóðið, the Christmas Book Flood—books are exchanged on Christmas Eve, followed by a cozy night of reading and hot chocolate 📚☕️ Christ