The recent seismic and volcanic actions on the Reykjanes peninsula really touch me. Dung the last years, Iceland has more and more become one of my favorite travel spots. Nearly any trip to Iceland starts on the peninsula, as the…
Airport Hotel Aurora Star Keflavik
The first night in Iceland or the last night before going back home – that’s about the time when quite a lot of tourists have a night at the Airport Hotel Aurora Star Keflavik. Even though there have been quite…
Traveling on Iceland’s Ring Road (Day 8 – 6th May 2023) – Day in Reykjavik & More
Last full day in Iceland. We decided not to start too late (also because the car had to be moved before 10:00 to avoid a parking ticket) and explore some sights of the capital before heading back towards Keflavik Airport…
Traveling on Iceland’s Ring Road (Day 1 – 29th April 2023) – Germany to Hella
Let’s take you on a trip to Iceland. This is the first proper entry to my Trip Report, which takes on a trip along the Icelandic ring road, Road 1. This edition of the trip will take us from Germany to…
Traveling on Iceland’s Ring Road (Preview)
Traveling on the Icelandic Ring road or Road 1 is one of the “classic” trips you can do on the Nordic island. My wife and I are heading on to a eight day trip to explore Iceland together. For my…
Viking World (Nardvik, Iceland)
Apart from the legendary Blue Lagoon, the Viking World / Vikingheimar in Nardvik on Reykjanes is likely one of the most popular tourist attractions next to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Especially in summer, when the museum even drives some outdoor exhibits, many…
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
There is currently some effort to establish regular international flights from Akureyri (AEY) again, but in general, if you approach Iceland, Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the place to go. There is hardly any alternative option to get to the island,…
Rokksafn – The Icelandic Rock’n’Roll Museum (Reykjanesbaer)
Iceland is indeed a country, which is famous for its broad music culture. There are several Icelandic acts, which became global players in the industry, not just the most famous one, Björk. Southwest Iceland hosts the Rokksafn – or Icelandic…