Iceland

Þorrablót tradition in Iceland

Þorrablót, a tradition is celebrated in Iceland From the beginning of the settlement of Iceland in the ninth century, people had to make precautions for feed themselves during the long cold winters. Up to eight months a year there was

Easier access to holiday home Hamragil in Northern Iceland

Tunnel shortens journey from Akureyri by 16 kilometres Finally it’s time! After five years of digging, blowing up 500,000 cubic metres of rock, pumping hot and cold water, and a sophisticated ventilation system, the 7.5-kilometre-long tunnel through Vadlaheidi Mountain, east

North of Iceland – rent our Holiday home Hamragil

Discover volcanic landscapes in the north of Iceland from holiday home Hamragil Our quietly located holiday home Hamragil in the north of Iceland was already the focus of the last blog posts. But actually it was the numerous attractions in

More attractions in Myvatn region in the North of Iceland

From our holiday home Hamragil near Akureyri you can easily reach the attractions of the north The “capital of the north” Akureyri, the waterfall Godafoss and the area around Myvatn are some of Iceland’s most famous tourist attractions. These and

Strong demand for tourist holiday rentals in Iceland With strong interest in Iceland as a holiday destination from visitors all over the world, demand for holiday rentals has also increased. Ever more guests appreciate the quietness and comfort of a

„Rent a lodge or stay in a hotel?“ Many Icelandic travellers ask themselves this question before they go on holiday. Iceland, as a holiday destination in the North, has been attracting an increasing number of visitors in recent years. The

What are Northern Lights? The Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis – are indeed a unique phenomenon. And about everyone who has seen them will agree on it. When you really catch them in “a good mood” – shifting colours from

Golden Circle – one of the main attractions of Iceland Whether Gullfoss, Geysir or Thingvellir (Þingvellir): almost every Icelandic traveller visits the main attractions of the Golden Circle. This is easy to understand, as they are easily accessible from the

Þorrablót tradition in Iceland

Easier access to holiday home Hamragil in Northern Iceland

North of Iceland – rent our Holiday home Hamragil

More attractions in Myvatn region in the North of Iceland

Strong demand for tourist holiday rentals in Iceland

Rent a lodge in Iceland

Northern lights: mostly up north?

Lodge in the Golden Circle