Facts About Iceland

Iceland - a taste of what you might expect...

This video gives you a taste of what Iceland is mostly famous for during different seasons of the year ... from the geological wonders of Reykjanes to Geysir, Gullfoss, Dettifoss, Herdubreid mountain, the puffins, Jokulsarlon, Landmannalaugar, whale watching, jeep adventures, the Icelandic horse and horseback riding, climbing, hiking, salmon fishing, swimming pools, the Blue Lagoon and of course Reykjavik... Enjoy!

Being an Icelandic fisherman on a trawler in rough weather

Do you ever think about what is necessary to do in order for you (us!) to be able to enjoy your fish burger, fish and chips or whatever? Sometimes life for Icelandic fishermen (and of course fishermen of many nations) can be quite rough. Take a look at this video of an Icelandic trawler in heavy sea and ugly weather...

 

... and another one taken of a fishing boate named Asta B. sailing towards the harbor of Grindavik in South Iceland. Grindavik has one of the most difficult and dangerous ports in the country. Things could have gone really bad here:

 

Christmas in Iceland - how is it like?

Get a glimpse of what Christmas in Iceland really is like. See Reykjavik in "Christmas clothes", the people enjoying the Advent and lots of interesting things!

 

 

Are you inspired by Iceland?

Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Yoko Ono likes Iceland

Yoko Ono is inspired by Iceland from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Viggo Mortensen and his Iceland experience

Viggo Mortensen is inspired by Iceland from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Icelandic Slatur - Slaughter - a Traditional Icelandic Dish

Most countries have their own special dishes or food. Icelanders are no different and Iceland slatur (Icelandic: Slátur) or "slaughter" is something you really should taste.

The autumn is the season for making slatur which comes from the innards of sheep. Many Icelandic housewifes used to make one or two types of slatur each autumn where the whole family participated but nowadays we mostly buy slatur in the supermarket.

The two types of slatur are blodmör (Icelandic: Blóðmör) or "blood pudding" and lifrarpylsa ("liver sausage"). The photos show the liver sausage - lifrarpylsa.

You should definitely have a taste of slátur... However I suggest you taste FIRST and then watch how slatur is made :-).

 

  

Always Check Iceland Roads Conditions

Inform yourself before you depart with your rental car or your own car. Check on the road conditions at the tourist information office or visit the website of The Public Roads Administration.

There is also a very good video from the Road Traffic Directorate, titled How to drive in Iceland (takes some time to download!).