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"Inspired by Iceland" is the project of Visit Iceland the official destination marketing office for Iceland and aims to attract travelers to Iceland. We are also a platform for cooperation to promote Iceland as a country of origin for creative industries and to support the promotion of Icelandic culture abroad.

09/11/2026

Looking for a smaller hot spring experience in Iceland? Try Hrunalaug🌿♨️

Dew clinging to a blade of grass. Sunlight scattering across clear water. Steam lifting off the surface.

At Hrunalaug, you’ll find a small turf-roofed hut and three small hot spring pools tucked into a South Iceland field 🌾

Simple and soothing 😌

09/09/2026

Are life-saving drugs finally becoming affordable? 💊
 
Some of the world’s most effective medicines are out of reach for most patients. Not because of the science but because of the price.
 
Icelandic biotech company Alvotech is changing that, developing biosimilars that work just like the originals at a fraction of the cost. 🇮🇸

Ready to taste Iceland on a plate? 🇮🇸 Icelandic chef Hinrik Örn Lárusson teams up with Darby’s owner and chef Robin Gill...
09/08/2026

Ready to taste Iceland on a plate? 🇮🇸 Icelandic chef Hinrik Örn Lárusson teams up with Darby’s owner and chef Robin Gill for a special pop-up dinner in London inspired by Iceland’s landscape and seasonal flavours, featuring Icelandic cod and Icelandic lamb.
 
On the menu: beetroot toffee snacks, lightly smoked Arctic char, sourdough with smoked cod roe, Icelandic lamb with celeriac and crowberry jus, and a skyr dessert to finish.
 
One night, two kitchens, a taste of Iceland on a plate. 🍽️Book your seat - link in bio.
 
Darby's Robin Gill

09/07/2026

A quiet corner of East Iceland worth seeking out 🌊👀

Páskahellir, or “Easter Cave”, is a sea cave carved into the coastline just outside Neskaupstaður 📍

The name comes from an old legend: it’s said you can see the sun dance from inside the cave on Easter morning. Look closely at the rocks surrounding the cave, too; hidden among them are small crystals, a detail most visitors completely miss 💎

The trail is short and scenic, following the coastline before a set of steep metal stairs leads down to the cave itself. The rocks around it get very slippery with seaweed, so sturdy footwear is a must 🪨⚠️

Before you head off, check out the viewing platform by the parking lot too; it offers great views over the fjord 🤩

The hot water source here is so pure, you can drink it! 🍵🫖Vök Baths in East Iceland make that possible, right alongside...
09/02/2026

The hot water source here is so pure, you can drink it! 🍵🫖

Vök Baths in East Iceland make that possible, right alongside a soak 🧖‍♀️

📍 Location: Just a 5-minute drive from Egilsstaðir in East Iceland, floating on Lake Urriðavatn.

🛁 Facilities: A lagoon, in-pool bar, two hot floating pools, a cold mist path, steam bath, a colder pool, and a cold plunge in Lake Urriðavatn, plus a complimentary tea bar, changing facilities with lockers and shower booths, and a bistro.

😌 Tea: A cup of herbal tea brewed from that same source, no sulphur smell in sight.

Save this for your trip to East Iceland 🚗💨

Heading to Iceland this fall and not sure what to pack? ✈️🧳Here’s your full breakdown for September and October 👇🏼🥾 Foot...
09/01/2026

Heading to Iceland this fall and not sure what to pack? ✈️🧳

Here’s your full breakdown for September and October 👇🏼

🥾 Footwear: 
Hiking boots for waterfalls and lava fields, microspikes as backup once October ice sets in, and sneakers for city days.

⛰️🌧️ Outerwear: 
A windproof, waterproof shell jacket and pants are non-negotiable no matter the season. Pack a parka too if you run cold; temperatures start dropping toward freezing in October.

👕 Clothes: 
Layers are everything since the weather can shift in a single afternoon. Merino base layer, fleece mid-layer, hiking trousers, swimwear for hot springs, and a casual outfit for dinners out.

🧣 Accessories: 
Thick wool socks, a beanie, two pairs of gloves (they get wet fast), a neck gaiter, and sunglasses for road trips and glare off the ice.

Save this for your trip to Iceland! 📌 🇮🇸❤️

08/28/2026

Ever driven down a gravel road and wondered if you took a wrong turn? 😶‍🌫️

That’s Mjóifjörður for you: one of the East Fjords’ quietest, most remote corners 🏔️😌

A winding gravel road takes you down into the fjord, past waterfalls tumbling straight down the mountainside. Along the way, you’ll pass Klifbrekkufossar, a multi-tiered waterfall worth stopping for, and probably a few curious sheep blocking the road. The payoff: a calm, mirror-still fjord where you can sit and take it all in 🧘‍♀️

Good to know: it’s not an F-road, but it’s gravel the whole way in. Check conditions before you go and skip it if you’re driving a tiny rental 🚙

Save this for your East Iceland road trip! 🚗💨

08/27/2026

This is what a road trip in Southeast Iceland is like! 🤩🏔️

Glaciers, canyons, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and so much more 🚙💨

Locations shown in the video: 
📍Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
📍Mount Vestrahorn
📍Svartifoss Waterfall
📍Múlagljúfur Canyon
📍Stjórnarfoss Waterfall
📍Hangandifoss Waterfall
📍Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
📍Hofskirkja Church

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08/26/2026

There’s more to Seyðisfjörður than the blue church and rainbow road ⛪🌈

For most travelers, this charming small town is on their list for a picture in front of the blue church on the colourful rainbow road, but just outside the town centre, you’ll find a great hike 🥾🏔️

This is Tvísöngur, a sound sculpture consisting of five concrete domes, placed with great views overlooking the fjord. Each dome represents a tone in traditional Icelandic five-part harmony 🎶

The hike up is just 700 meters, but steep all the way. Step inside and sing; you’ll notice the acoustics change completely in each dome, since every space was designed to hold sound differently.

From Tvísöngur, you can keep hiking further up the mountainsides of the fjord. You could spend a whole day hiking here if you have the time. Just remember to bring sturdy hiking boots.

Add this stop to your travel plans for Iceland 🇮🇸

08/25/2026

A literal gem in East Iceland! 💎

Petra’s Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður is one of East Iceland’s most unique stops — and a must for any road trip through the region.

🤩 The Collection: 
Aragonite, quartz, zeolite, obsidian, and many more — all gathered from Icelandic ground over a lifetime of passionate collecting.

🌿 The Garden: 
Visit in summertime, and you’ll find it’s more than just rocks: a quiet, lush little oasis with greenery growing right alongside the stones.

☕ Coffee Break: 
There’s a cozy coffee shop on site too, perfect for a stop after wandering through the garden.

Save this for your East Iceland road trip 🚗

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