Category: Nature and Travel

Hidden Danger in the Highlands

22 Jan If you plan to drive in the central highlands in Iceland this winter, make sure you know of a hidden danger on the way, which could be life-threatening.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

New Road to Be Built to Seljalandsfoss

19 Jan A new road will soon be built to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, South Iceland.

Police Ask Travelers to Respect Road Closures

15 Jan The West Fjords Police Department asks people in the West Fjords to respect road closures.

A work of art, created by the weather gods.

False Lake Balls in Northeast Iceland

14 Jan In Þistilfjörður, Northeast Iceland, an unusual sight awaited residents, following the severe weather that hit the area last weekend.

One of the cars that froze to the road last night.

Cars Freeze to Road in South Iceland

14 Jan The rescue team Kyndill in Kirkjubæjarklaustur was called out last night to assist tourists, stuck in their cars by Núpar, east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Early Departure for Icelandair Flights

13 Jan Due to weather, Icelandair has rescheduled some flights today for early departure.

Man Ploughs Mountain Pass to Catch Flight

10 Jan What do you do when the road is closed and you need to catch a flight?

From the rescue operation Tuesday night.

‘This Trip Should Have Been Canceled’

9 Jan “The company, we think, is reckless, and this trip should have been cancelled.”

Flight and Bus Service Interrupted

8 Jan All international flights to and from Icelandearly this morning were canceled, as well as all domestic flights.

Group of 39 Rescued in Blizzard on Glacier

8 Jan About 300 rescue workers in 57 vehicles were called out shortly before 8 pm last night to rescue a group of 39 people at the base of Langjökull glacier.

Most of Today’s Flights Canceled

7 Jan Most international flights to and from Keflavík International Airport, scheduled this afternoon through 8 pm, have been canceled, due to inclement weather.

Possible Closure of Ring Road in Southeast Today

6 Jan A warning has just been posted on road.is, indicating that Ring Road 1, near Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, will likely be closed due to inclement weather this afternoon.