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The Journal

Stories From Iceland

Field notes, seasonal guides and behind-the-scenes moments from our guides — for travelers who like to arrive prepared.

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Reykjavík at dusk, Hallgrímskirkja rising above the rooftops
Culture & Food

Reykjavík, Properly Introduced

A church built like a lava field, a "Viking ship" that isn't one, and why the city smells faintly of the ocean, not smoke — the real stories behind Reykjavík's landmarks.

1 August 2026 · 9 min read · By NorthStar Guides
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Atlantic puffins on a wildflower-covered Icelandic cliffWildlife & Nature

Meet the Prófastur: Iceland's Puffins, Properly Introduced

Why Icelanders nicknamed the puffin "the dean," how it carries a dozen fish home in one trip, and where to find one of the world's great colonies.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Aerial view of the Blue Lagoon's turquoise water with a rainbow overheadWellness & Nature

The Blue Lagoon Was Never Supposed to Exist

How a power plant's runoff became the world's most famous geothermal spa — the real story behind its colour, warmth and reputation for healing skin.

2 August 2026Read the Story
The rift valley at Þingvellir National Park under a colourful sunset skyHistory & Geology

Þingvellir: Where a Nation Was Born on a Crack in the Earth

How a rift between two continents became the seat of the world's oldest parliament — the geology, history and quiet drama of Þingvellir.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Strokkur geyser erupting into a double plume against a blue skyHistory & Geology

Geysir: The Spring That Named Every Geyser on Earth

The Great Geysir once erupted 170 metres into the air — the history, the science, and Haukadalur's own troll legend.

2 August 2026Read the Story
A visitor standing at the edge of Gullfoss waterfall's dramatic canyonHistory & Geology

Gullfoss: The Waterfall a Farmer's Daughter Saved

Iceland nearly dammed its most famous waterfall for electricity — the story of the woman who walked to Reykjavík to stop it.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Kerið crater lake with its striking turquoise water and red volcanic slopesHistory & Geology

Kerið: The Crater That Collapsed Into a Lake

A volcano that emptied itself out and caved in on its own magma chamber — the geology of Kerið, and the old legend of a farmer's hidden treasure.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Aerial view of Seljalandsfoss waterfall with its walking path circling behind the fallsHistory & Geology

Seljalandsfoss: The Waterfall You Can Walk Behind

A 60-metre glacial waterfall you can walk fully behind — the geology, the glacier that feeds it, and why sunset is the one time not to miss.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Skógafoss waterfall with a bright rainbow arcing through the sprayHistory & Geology

Skógafoss: The Waterfall Guarding a Viking's Gold

A 25-metre-wide wall of glacial water, near-guaranteed rainbows, and the old legend of a Viking settler's treasure still hidden behind the falls.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Light streaming down into the narrow mossy gorge that hides Gljúfrabúi waterfallHistory & Geology

Gljúfrabúi: The Waterfall Iceland Kept Hidden

A 40-metre waterfall folded so completely inside a moss-covered gorge that it's invisible from outside — the "canyon dweller" most visitors walk past.

2 August 2026Read the Story
A herd of Icelandic horses in varied coat colours running across a green field with mountains behindWildlife & Nature

The Icelandic Horse: Small, Stubborn, and Secretly Superior

Don't call it a pony. A fun, fact-filled introduction to the Icelandic horse — the 1,100-year-old import ban, and the two gaits no other breed has.

2 August 2026Read the Story
A traveler bundled in a warm hat and jacket, smiling in a windswept Icelandic geothermal landscapeTravel Tips

What to Wear in Iceland: The Layering Guide That Actually Works

Iceland's weather changes by the hour, not the season. A practical, three-layer packing guide for what to wear year-round.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Aerial view of a single car driving a long gravel road across Iceland's black sand plains toward snow-capped mountainsTravel Tips

Driving in Iceland: What First-Timers Actually Need to Know

Headlights always on, one-lane bridge etiquette, and why the forecast matters more than the map. A practical guide to self-driving in Iceland.

2 August 2026Read the Story
A roped line of hikers in helmets and crampons crossing a crevassed glacier in IcelandTravel Tips

Hiking in Iceland: From Sunset Ridges to Glacier Ice

From an easy hour above a fishing town to roped glacier crossings and the four-day Laugavegur trek — hiking in Iceland at every level.

2 August 2026Read the Story
Keflavík International Airport terminal building lit up at dusk with its distinctive stainless steel sculpture in frontTravel Tips

Getting From Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík: Every Option, Compared

FlyBus, the public bus, a taxi, a rental car, or a private transfer — the real distance, timing, and cost of each way into town.

2 August 2026Read the Story