19.12.2014
The majority of shops and services in Reykjavik and other major cities extend their opening hours in the run up to Christams until December 23rd, most staying open until 10pm.
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08.12.2014
In November 61,000 tourists visited Iceland, 31 percent more tourists than in the same month last year and five times more tourists than 12 years ago, which is when the Icelandic Tourist Board first started counting visitors to Iceland arriving at Keflavík International Airport.
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10.10.2014
The eruption north of Vatnajökull Glacier continues, with no signs of abating. The eruption is in a remote, uninhabited area and causes no immediate threat to people or populated areas. Travelers are advised to monitor the latest information on the web and visit the nearest tourist information center.
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29.07.2014
Iceland is on its way to become a part of the EuroVelo project, a netwotk of long distance cycle routes in Europe. This brings the EuroVelo project to Iceland at last.
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08.07.2014
easyJet announced at a press conference today that the company will increase its flights to and from Iceland in the coming year.
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25.06.2014
Many mountain roads are still closed because of snow and muddy conditions, which makes them impassable.
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03.06.2014
The ice tunnel being constructed in Langjökull glacier is set to open next year. At 300 meters, the man-made ice tunnel will be the largest in Europe and among the largest in the world.
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22.04.2014
Thirty screens with travel safety information will be set up at the main tourist spots around Iceland. The monitors are part of a new information system run by the Safe Travel project.
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25.03.2014
Revenue from Icelands tourism industry totaled close to ISK 275 billion (USD 2.4 billion, EUR 1.7 billion) in 2013, making it the countrys largest export product for the first time.
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03.03.2014
Inspired by Iceland is looking for the worlds most intrepid tourist to go on the ultimate Secret Tour of Iceland.
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