Hurðaskellir (Door Slammer) is a peculiar Yule Lad and much more of a prankster than most of his brothers. He...

Askasleikir (Bowl Licker) is the 6th in the Yule Lads gang to visit during the Christmas period. He arrives on...

It's Pottaskefill, the pot licker. Most of us, admit it, are not fond of leftovers (spam hash, anybody?). This Yule...

Þvörusleikir, it loosely means "Spoon Licker," but it really means "Pot Scraper Licker." Modern depictions of this Yule Lad show...

This is the favorite Yule Lad of most Icelanders.. Stúfur! The name means Shorty in Icelandic. Stúfur is the Hiccup...

Giljagaur arrives on Dec 13. His name means "Gully Oaf." He is usually portrayed with gray hair and wearing very...

Get behind the wheel and embark on a world famous road trip for an experience of a lifetime you will...

Every year Iceland hosts dozens of music festivals, both in summer and in winter. Below is a concise list of...

A trip to Mývatn offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most...

The term Viking is a word generally used to refer to the inhabitants of Nordic countries like Denmark, Sweden, Norway...

Iceland is famous for a number of different things, but nature enthusiasts spend most of their focus on the birdwatching...

Iceland is a hikers dream. Majority of Iceland is above 1300 feet and the landscape is very diverse. Hikers find...